Ian Buono
About Ian Buono
Ian Buono is the Senior Director of Engineering at Podium, where he leads the development of the Mobile app and Communication Platform. He has a diverse background in engineering and quality assurance, having worked at notable companies such as Pixar Animation Studios and Twilio.
Current Role at Podium
Ian Buono serves as the Senior Director of Engineering at Podium, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he leads the growth and evolution of Podium's Mobile app and other significant product offerings. He oversees the development of Podium's Communication Platform, which integrates multiple communication channels such as SMS, emails, Facebook messages, and phone calls. His leadership focuses on enhancing user experience and ensuring the platform meets the needs of its users.
Previous Experience at Twilio
Before joining Podium, Ian Buono held various engineering roles at Twilio. He served as Engineering Manager for Console from 2013 to 2015, followed by a position as Senior Engineering Manager for Customer Interfaces from 2015 to 2017. He continued to advance within the company, becoming Engineering Director for Console & Identity from 2017 to 2021, and ultimately serving as Senior Director of Engineering for Developer Experience from 2021 to 2023. His tenure at Twilio contributed to the development of key engineering initiatives.
Career at Pixar Animation Studios
Ian Buono worked at Pixar Animation Studios for over a decade, from 2001 to 2013. He held multiple positions, including QA Engineer from 2001 to 2005, Infrastructure Manager from 2006 to 2011, and QA Manager from 2006 to 2011. His extensive experience at Pixar involved managing quality assurance processes and infrastructure, contributing to the studio's renowned animation projects.
Early Career at Autodesk
Ian Buono began his career as a Quality Engineer at Autodesk, where he worked from 1997 to 2001. This role provided him with foundational experience in quality assurance and engineering processes, which he later applied in his subsequent positions in the tech and animation industries.