John Mason Shackelford
About John Mason Shackelford
John Mason Shackelford is a Director of Product Management for DevOps at Digital.ai, with extensive experience in product management and engineering across various industries. He has held key roles at companies such as GitLab, IBM, and Pearson, and specializes in DevOps tools and Lean principles in software development.
Current Role at Digital.ai
John Mason Shackelford serves as the Director of Product Management - DevOps at Digital.ai. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's focus on DevOps solutions. His role involves overseeing product management strategies and initiatives that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of DevOps practices within the organization. Shackelford is based in Bay Village, Ohio, where he applies his extensive experience in product management to drive innovation and improve product offerings.
Previous Experience at GitLab Inc.
Before his current role, Shackelford worked at GitLab Inc. as a Principal Product Manager for Analytics in 2020. His tenure lasted for four months, during which he focused on analytics products. This experience contributed to his understanding of product management in a collaborative and open-source environment.
Professional Background at IBM
Shackelford's professional journey includes a significant role at IBM, where he served as Product & Engineering Manager from 2013 to 2018. He joined IBM through its acquisition of UrbanCode, indicating his involvement in a major corporate transition. During his five years at IBM, he managed product development and engineering teams, enhancing his leadership and management skills in a large corporate setting.
Education and Expertise
Shackelford holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hillsdale College, where he majored in History and minored in Classical Languages. His academic background provides a foundation for his analytical skills and strategic thinking. He specializes in DevOps tools and has applied Lean principles to software engineering across various industries, including finance, telecommunications, healthcare, and engineering.
Career Development at Pearson Education
At Pearson Education, Shackelford contributed to the Lean Transformation Office, focusing on value stream thinking in software product development. His nine-year tenure at Pearson included roles as Agile Coach, Release Engineering Lead, and Software Engineer. This experience allowed him to develop a strong understanding of agile methodologies and their application in software engineering.