Tony John

Position: Board Member

Tony John – Architect & Technology Leader

Professional Summary:
Tony John is a technology leader with expertise in enterprise architecture, cloud-native solutions, and business process simplification. He has a strong track record of leading business and technology modernization efforts, with a passion for delivering high-quality results.

Current Role:

  • Architect, Advanced – Federal Reserve Information Technology | Federal Reserve System (Aug 2021 – Present)
    • Leading national IT modernization efforts within the Federal Reserve System.

Previous Experience:

  • Director of Technology – Emerging Technologies | NielsenIQ (Nov 2020 – Jul 2021)
    • Designed and implemented multi-cloud/cloud-agnostic architecture utilizing GCP and Azure.
  • Director, Technology – Nielsen Connect | Nielsen (Jan 2017 – Nov 2020)
    • Delivered cloud-native apps and platform components using Spark/Scala-based data processing and Angular/Java-based apps and APIs.
  • Director of Engineering – Innovation Practice | Nielsen (Jan 2015 – Jan 2017)
  • Platform Leader | Nielsen (Oct 2011 – Jan 2015)
    • Led the architecture and delivery of Nielsen’s Survey Research Platform.
  • Managing Architect | Allstate (Dec 2010 – Oct 2011)
    • Managed enterprise and solution architecture for worldwide call center operations, customer communications, PCI compliance, and agency technology strategy.
  • Lead Enterprise/Solution Architect | Allstate (Dec 2001 – Dec 2010)
    • Led technology strategy and digital transformation for Allstate’s Encompass and NorthLight businesses.
  • Principal Consultant | Independent Consulting (2001)
    • Delivered technology strategy for Cirqit.com and developed a customer-facing application for the United Center.

Education:

  • Master of Engineering Management (MEM) | Northwestern University (2000–2004)
  • Manufacturing Systems Engineering | Kettering University (1994–1995)

Certifications & Recognition:

  • Google Cloud Certified Professional Data Engineer (2021)
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (2019)
  • IBM Analytics Speaker (2013)
  • IBM IMPACT SOA Expert Panelist & Speaker (2008, 2009, 2010)

Specialties:

✔ Enterprise Architecture (TOGAF) & Cloud-Native Solutions
✔ Building High-Performing Analytics & SaaS Platforms
✔ Business Process Simplification & Digital Transformation
✔ Technology Leadership & Team Development

Personal Interests & Achievements:

  • Naperville Marathon Finisher (2015) 🏃‍♂️
  • Chicago Half Marathon Finisher (2008) 🏅

With extensive experience in technology strategy, cloud transformation, and enterprise architecture, Tony John continues to drive business modernization and innovation in the financial sector.