John Valentine
About John Valentine
John Valentine is a Senior Content Specialist at Anaplan with expertise in ServiceNow development. He has a background in systems development and information architecture, and he is passionate about science communication and creative pursuits.
Work at Anaplan
John Valentine has been employed at Anaplan as a Senior Content Specialist since 2020. In this role, he focuses on creating clear and readable content that effectively communicates the potential of various tools and methodologies. His work involves exploring new methods and developing innovative solutions that can be shared with others, contributing to the overall mission of Anaplan.
Previous Experience at BAE Systems
Prior to joining Anaplan, John worked at BAE Systems Applied Intelligence as a Senior ServiceNow Developer from 2016 to 2020. During his four years there, he specialized in ServiceNow development, utilizing his expertise in ITIL, advanced scripting, and other related areas to enhance the company's service offerings.
Career at Grafenia
John Valentine spent 21 years at Grafenia, where he held the position of Systems Developer and Information Architect from 1994 to 2015. Based in Manchester, United Kingdom, he contributed to various projects and initiatives, focusing on the development of tools to automate workflows and reduce skill thresholds for users.
Education and Expertise
John possesses extensive expertise in ServiceNow development, including areas such as ITIL, advanced scripting, Service Portal, CMDB, and ETL. His background in these fields equips him with the skills necessary to develop new tools and methodologies that improve workflow efficiency and accessibility.
Personal Interests and Hobbies
Outside of his professional work, John Valentine has a strong interest in game theory, emergent gameplay, and Euro games. He also engages in various creative pursuits, including photography, 3D graphics, painting, and visualizations in mathematics, reflecting his diverse range of interests.