John Giffin

De Beque, CO, USA

  1. Engineering

Senior engineer and product thinker. I scope it, break it down, and build it using structured AI dev workflows.

Full-stack engineer with 28 years of experience building and shipping software, from IoT platforms managing 300k+ devices, to large-scale consumer web apps, to financial systems.


I work at the intersection of product and engineering. I translate business problems into scoped technical work, then build it or direct the build. Most recently, I've developed structured AI workflows with PR-driven pipelines, automated reviews, CI checks, CD to cloud. This lets me ship high-quality production software …

  1. Scala
  2. Java
  3. SaaS
  4. Linux
  5. MySQL
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Work

Experience

  • DBQ Technologies LLC

    Owner

    Jun 2023 - Present

    DBQ Technologies LLC is a company specialized in technology solutions, aiming to enhance digital transformation for small to medium-sized businesses.

  • ZOLA iNTELLIGENCE

    ZOLA iNTELLIGENCE

    IoT Platform Lead

    Jan 2019 - Present

    ZOLA iNTELLIGENCE embeds intelligence into the infrastructure by transforming energy, finance, and connectivity in emerging markets.

  • Off.Grid:Electric

    Software Lead, New Products

    Jan 2018 - Present

    Off.Grid:Electric is an innovative company focused on delivering solar solutions to areas with inadequate power supply, driving sustainable development.

  • ZOLA Electric

    ZOLA Electric

    Software Engineer

    Oct 2015 - Present

  • LivingSocial

    LivingSocial

    Senior Software Engineer

    Nov 2012 - Sep 2015

    LivingSocial is an online marketplace that connects consumers with local businesses, offering deals on various services and experiences.

  • Zia Consulting

    ECM Architect

    Nov 2007 - Oct 2012

    Zia Consulting is a software development firm offering enterprise content management (ECM) solutions to streamline business processes.

  • Interactivate

    Interactivate

    Application Developer

    Aug 2005 - Nov 2007

    Interactivate provides integrated online marketing and advertising services to boost business visibility and effectiveness.

  • Sandbox

    Sandbox

    Owner

    May 2005 - Dec 2007

    Sandbox Holdings is a technology provider specializing in enterprise solutions like ERP and EBA to enhance organizational efficiency.

  • JPMorganChase

    JPMorganChase

    Senior Application Developer

    Aug 2002 - Apr 2005

    J.P. Morgan is a global financial services leader, providing solutions to corporations, governments, and institutions worldwide.

  • XOR

    XOR

    Application Developer

    Dec 1999 - Jun 2002

    Xor Technologies is a leading software infrastructure solutions provider, known for its excellence in management and security solutions.

  • Information Handling Services

    Application Developer

    Aug 1997 - Dec 1999

    Information Handling Services specializes in providing valuable information management services to optimize operational efficiency.