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Johnathon Brett

@johnathonbrett

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Global Chief Technology Officer driving digital transformation and innovation.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek opportunities that foster innovation, collaboration, and strategic growth in technology.

With over 20 years of experience in technology leadership, I have successfully overseen enterprise-wide IT operations, focusing on modernization strategies and digital transformations across various sectors including defense, healthcare, and finance. My leadership has catalyzed significant growth, including a remarkable $400M improvement in EBITDA through innovative technology solutions.

As Chief Engineer at Leidos, I led the modernization and consolidation of IT services for 23 agencies, utilizing cloud technologies to drive innovation and reduce risk. My ability to manage large teams and complex projects has resulted in securing contracts worth over $300M and developing a modern analytics platform for the DoD, showcasing my commitment to delivering actionable insights and enhancing operational efficiency.

I thrive in dynamic environments where I can leverage my expertise in AI/ML, cloud technologies, and cross-functional team leadership to drive strategic initiatives and foster a culture of collaboration. My goal is to continue leading transformative projects that align technology with business objectives, ultimately driving growth and innovation.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Chief Engineer

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Leidos

Nov 2022 - Present (2 years 6 months)

As Chief Engineer at Leidos, I led the modernization and consolidation of IT services for 23 agencies into a single environment, utilizing cloud technologies to drive innovation and reduce risk. Managed a team of 30 Architects & Engineers, overseeing a $3.5M annual budget and securing contracts worth over $300M.

Cloud Technologies Team Leadership Digital Transformation Budget Management Contract Negotiation Data Architecture Agile Methodologies Process Improvement

Chief Technology Officer

Leidos

Mar 2020 - Nov 2022 (2 years 8 months)

Managed technology operations and cross-functional alignment at Leidos, securing $1.9 billion in federal project contracts. Fostered a customer-centric culture, resulting in significant contract savings and business growth.

Business Development Contract Negotiation Team Management Financial Strategy Stakeholder Engagement

VP of Cloud Engineering

Newwave Telecom & Technologies, Inc.

Jul 2017 - Mar 2020 (2 years 8 months)

Led a $700M business at Newwave, managing digital transformations and cloud migrations. Supervised cross-functional teams and directed a $30M cloud migration project, achieving significant operational improvements.

Digital Transformation Team Leadership Contract Negotiation Change Management Data Management Cloud Native Technologies Budget Management Vendor Management

Director of IT Services

Fidelity & Guaranty Life, Inc.

May 2014 - Oct 2015 (1 year 5 months)

Supervised IT services at Fidelity & Guaranty Life, managing infrastructure and engineering teams. Directed a $5M data center buildout, significantly reducing incidents and downtime.

IT Service Management Infrastructure Design Budget Management Vendor Management Incident Management Compliance