John Walzer
About John Walzer
John Walzer serves as the VP of Engineering at Rokt, where he is responsible for establishing a new office in the Seattle area. With over 20 years of experience in eCommerce, telecommunications, and multimedia, he has held various engineering roles at prominent companies including Amazon and VeriSign.
Work at Rokt
John Walzer serves as the Vice President of Engineering at Rokt, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for establishing a new office in the Seattle area. His leadership focuses on fostering innovative solutions and enhancing the engineering capabilities of the organization.
Professional Experience
John Walzer has over 20 years of experience in the eCommerce, telecommunications, and multimedia industries. Prior to joining Rokt, he worked at Amazon in various capacities, including Software Development Manager and Senior Software Development Manager, from 2012 to 2023. He also held a position as Software Engineer IV at VeriSign from 2002 to 2008 and served as Lead Software Development Engineer at Rhapsody International from 2011 to 2012.
Education and Expertise
John Walzer studied at Arizona State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Computer Science from 1996 to 2000. His educational background supports his extensive experience in leading cross-functional teams and developing high-performing solutions across multiple organizations.
Career at Amazon
During his tenure at Amazon, John Walzer held multiple roles, including Software Development Engineer for eight months in 2012 and Software Development Manager from 2013 to 2017. He later advanced to the position of Senior Software Development Manager, where he worked for six years until 2023. His time at Amazon contributed significantly to his expertise in software development and team leadership.