John Shoffner
@johnshoffner
Strategic director and hands-on software engineering leader specializing in cloud-native platforms.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a 20+ year full-stack engineering leader focused on modernizing legacy systems into cloud-native, API-first platforms that scale. I combine deep hands-on experience with C#, .NET, SQL, and Azure/AWS alongside multiple Azure certifications to drive technical excellence and measurable business results.
I have led platform and product teams to deliver large-scale SaaS solutions, including architecting a unified platform initiative and middleware solutions that support tens of thousands of users. My work includes implementing CI/CD, DevOps practices, IaC, and observability to reduce defects and increase deployment frequency.
I emphasize cross-functional collaboration, mentoring, and process optimization to align business, product, QA, and deployment teams. I seek to apply strategic roadmap leadership and engineering execution to deliver secure, reliable, and maintainable systems.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Manager, Software Development
Travel and Leisure
Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 (1 year)
Spearheaded design and initial implementation of a cloud-native, API-first platform to modernize legacy applications; drove DevOps transformation and CI/CD pipelines that reduced new bugs by 85% and improved deployment frequency by 80%.
Senior Software Engineer
Walt Disney World
Jan 2012 - Jan 2024 (12 years)
Architected and developed enterprise middleware and APIs (Labor System Middleware) for data synchronization across multiple systems and led SaaS workforce product work serving 100K+ employees, reducing manual manager workload by up to 500%.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
AUAmerican InterContinental University
Master of Science, Information Technology
Completed a Master of Science in Information Technology focusing on advanced IT concepts and applied technologies.
UPUniversity of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science, Information Technology
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology covering core IT principles, systems, and development practices.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
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