Scott Johnston
About Scott Johnston
Scott Johnston is the Chief Product Officer at Code for America and a former Google executive with extensive experience in product development and team management.
Chief Product Officer at Code for America
Scott Johnston is the Chief Product Officer at Code for America, assuming the role in November. As the first person to hold this title at Code for America, Johnston leads the product strategy and development, aiming to enhance the organization's digital tools and platforms. Code for America focuses on using technology and user-centered design to improve government services for the public. Johnston’s arrival marks a significant step for the organization in bolstering its leadership in the tech and civic sectors.
Career at Google
Scott Johnston spent more than 16 years at Google, where he was instrumental in creating and scaling various products and teams within Google Workspace. His contributions include core products such as Google Drive, Google Meet, Google Chat, and Google Voice. Johnston’s extensive tenure at Google underscores his deep expertise in product development and team management in the tech industry.
Vice President of Products at JotSpot
Before joining Google, Scott Johnston served as the Vice President of Products at JotSpot. In this role, he played a key part in the development and enhancement of JotSpot's product offerings. His leadership was pivotal during the company's acquisition by Google in 2006, which subsequently led to the integration of JotSpot into what eventually became part of Google Drive and Google Sites.
Director of Engineering at Kintana
In his earlier career, Scott Johnston was the Director of Engineering at Kintana, a start-up focused on IT process automation. At Kintana, Johnston managed engineering projects, contributing to the development of solutions that improved operational efficiencies. His experience at Kintana provided him with a strong foundation in engineering management and start-up operations, skills that have been integral throughout his career.