
Tony John
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.