John Forte
About John Forte
John Forte serves as the Principal Solutions Architect at Advance Auto Parts, where he has worked since 2024. He previously held roles as a Senior Solutions Architect and Software Engineer, and he has experience in cloud computing education and mentoring.
Work at Advance Auto Parts
John Forte currently serves as Principal Solutions Architect at Advance Auto Parts, a position he has held since 2024. Prior to this role, he worked as Senior Solutions Architect from 2018 to 2024. During his tenure, he architected and implemented the first microservice, single-page application, and CI/CD pipeline on AWS. He has also contributed to the code review process, release management, and provided DevOps consulting. Additionally, he mentored team members in adopting React and React Native technologies.
Education and Expertise
John Forte earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology from the State University of New York at Stony Brook, where he studied from 2009 to 2013. He also attended Fox Lane High School from 2004 to 2008. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in technology, which he applied in various roles throughout his career, including teaching a 101 course on AWS services while working as a Cloud Computing Instructor at Stevens Institute of Technology from 2019 to 2023.
Background
John Forte has a diverse professional background in software engineering and solutions architecture. He began his career as a Software Engineer at Pixafy from 2015 to 2017, followed by a role as Lead Software Engineer at Shindig for seven months in 2017. His experience spans multiple aspects of software development and cloud computing, leading to his current position at Advance Auto Parts.
Achievements in Cloud Computing Education
While working at Stevens Institute of Technology from 2019 to 2023, John Forte taught a course focused on AWS services, sharing his knowledge and expertise in cloud computing with students. This role demonstrated his commitment to education and his ability to convey complex technical concepts to learners.