John Etzell
About John Etzell
John Etzell is a Technology Director at Thomson Reuters, where he has worked since 2013. He has extensive experience in software development and systems engineering, having held various roles at West Publishing Corporation and Thomson Reuters over a career spanning more than three decades.
Work at Thomson Reuters
John Etzell has held multiple positions at Thomson Reuters since joining the company in 1998. He began as a Unix Systems Administrator and progressed to roles including Lead Systems Engineer - Middleware, Team Lead Software Development and Infrastructure Support, and Manager of Software Development. Since 2013, he has served as Technology Director, where he is responsible for implementing a global application management suite across seven strategic data centers located in the US, Europe, and Asia. His work focuses on enhancing software delivery and management through collaboration with business partners.
Previous Experience at West Publishing Corporation
Before joining Thomson Reuters, John Etzell worked at West Publishing Corporation as Lead Systems Engineer from 1990 to 1998. During his eight years in this role, he was based in Victoria, Minnesota, where he contributed to various engineering projects. His experience at West Publishing laid the foundation for his later roles in technology and systems engineering.
Education and Expertise
John Etzell studied at Minnesota State University, Mankato, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from 1983 to 1990. His educational background provided him with a solid foundation in technology and systems management, which he has applied throughout his career in various engineering and management roles.
Advocacy for Technology Convergence
In his current role as Technology Director, John Etzell advocates for the convergence of technologies and standardization to support the corporate enterprise Dev-Ops vision. He emphasizes the importance of integrating various technologies to enhance operational efficiency and improve software delivery processes within the organization.