Von Jones
About Von Jones
Von Jones is the Principal Architect at WP Engine in the Austin, Texas Area, with over 30 years of experience in software product development and IT process orchestration.
Title and Current Role
Von Jones is currently serving as the Principal Architect at WP Engine, located in the Austin, Texas area. His responsibilities include overseeing the Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) technology strategy. At WP Engine, Jones led a significant transformation of the company's SaaS business layer, moving from proprietary systems to integrated vendor services, which enhanced the company's market agility.
Career Background
Von Jones has a comprehensive background in software product development and IT process orchestration, with a career spanning over 30 years. His previous roles include Principal Engineer at Cisco, focusing on areas such as AppDynamics, Cloud Analytics, and InterCloud Services. Before Cisco, he held positions at Tidal Software as Corporate Architect, iSoftware as Founder and VP Engineering, and NetIQ as VP Development and Corporate Architect. Earlier in his career, Jones was VP Development at Mission Critical Software and Manager of Systems Management at Compaq Computer Corporation.
Education and Expertise in Computer Science
Von Jones studied at Rice University, where he earned a BA in Computer Science from 1982 to 1986. Over the years, he has developed deep expertise in aligning business vision with technology through strong strategy, process, requirements, and software architecture skills. His background equips him with extensive knowledge in IT process orchestration and security.
Leadership in Technology and Business Growth
Throughout his career, Von Jones has held leadership roles across various stages of company growth, including startups, IPOs, acquisitions, and public companies. His experience in these roles has given him valuable insights into aligning technological advancements with business strategies to drive growth and innovation. His work at WP Engine, Cisco, and other companies underscores his ability to lead and transform technological strategies effectively.