Jon Wallace
About Jon Wallace
Jon Wallace serves as the Chief Technology Officer at ControlUp, where he has worked since 2020. With extensive experience in technology leadership roles at various companies, he has a strong background in product development and has received multiple awards for his contributions to the field.
Current Role at ControlUp
Jon Wallace serves as the Chief Technology Officer at ControlUp, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the company's technology strategy and product development. His leadership focuses on enhancing the company's offerings in IT operations and management. Wallace's experience in technology and product innovation contributes to ControlUp's mission to provide solutions that improve IT performance and user experience.
Previous Experience at Ivanti
Before joining ControlUp, Jon Wallace worked at Ivanti from 2016 to 2019 as the Vice President of Unified IT Products. His tenure at Ivanti followed a series of roles at AppSense, which was acquired by Ivanti. He served as the Chief Technology Officer at AppSense from 2012 to 2016 and held the position of Vice President of Cloud Products and Emerging Technology from 2009 to 2012. His extensive experience at Ivanti and AppSense involved leading product development and engineering teams.
Co-Founder Role at Avacee
Jon Wallace co-founded Avacee and served as Chief Technology Officer from 2019 to 2020. His role involved driving the company's technology vision and product strategy. Avacee was later acquired by ControlUp, further integrating Wallace's expertise into the company. His experience in startup environments has contributed to his understanding of technology innovation and market needs.
Educational Background
Jon Wallace studied at Manchester University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management and IT from 1995 to 1997. This educational foundation provided him with a blend of business acumen and technical knowledge, which has been instrumental in his career in technology leadership and product development.
Recognition and Achievements
In 2023, Jon Wallace was recognized as a BRONZE GLOBEE® WINNER for Chief Technology Officer of the Year in the IT Software category at the 18th Annual Globee Awards for Information Technology. He also won the CTO of the Year award in the same program. These accolades highlight his contributions to the field of technology and his leadership in driving innovation within the industry.