Max Gonzalez
About Max Gonzalez
Max Gonzalez serves as the Vice President of Engineering at Turnitin, a position he has held since 2021. He has extensive experience in IT infrastructure and operations, having previously worked at Speed Commerce in various leadership roles and at Ascendant Solutions.
Work at Turnitin
Max Gonzalez currently serves as the Vice President of Engineering at Turnitin, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing engineering initiatives and driving technological advancements within the organization. His leadership contributes to Turnitin's mission of promoting academic integrity and improving educational outcomes through innovative technology solutions.
Previous Experience at Speed Commerce
Prior to his current role, Max Gonzalez held multiple positions at Speed Commerce. He worked as the Director of IT Infrastructure and Operations for one year from 2013 to 2014. Following this, he served as Vice President of IT Infrastructure and Operations for 10 months in 2014, and then as Vice President of Enterprise Applications from 2015 to 2018. His tenure at Speed Commerce involved significant contributions to IT operations and enterprise application management.
Background in IT Operations
Max Gonzalez began his career in IT Operations at Ascendant Solutions, where he worked as Manager of IT Operations from 1996 to 2001. This early experience laid the foundation for his extensive career in IT infrastructure and operations, equipping him with the skills necessary to manage complex technical environments.
Expertise in Compliance and Infrastructure
Max Gonzalez has over 10 years of experience in achieving PCI DSS Level 1 Service Provider and SSAE16/SOC1 compliance. He has acted as the primary liaison with auditors, ensuring that organizations meet necessary compliance standards. His expertise extends to web service deployments and a deep understanding of web technologies, including HTTP, TCP/IP, and load balancing methodologies.
Achievements in E-commerce Infrastructure
Throughout his career, Max Gonzalez has led the infrastructure design, implementation, and maintenance for high availability e-commerce platforms for major brands. His work includes supporting brands such as Yankee Candle, Dressbarn, and Toys R Us in various international markets. He has successfully scaled e-commerce infrastructure to accommodate hundreds of thousands of user sessions per day, demonstrating his capability in managing large-scale technical operations.