John Valentino
About John Valentino
John Valentino is a Principal Engineer in Product Engineering at Dialexa, an IBM Company, with extensive experience in software development and cloud infrastructure. He has held various roles in notable companies such as Slalom, Salesforce, and Fannie Mae, and possesses advanced skills in cloud automation tools and mobile platform architecture.
Current Role at Dialexa
John Valentino serves as Principal Engineer in Product Engineering at Dialexa, an IBM Company. He has been in this role since 2023, working remotely from Dallas, Texas. In this position, he focuses on engineering solutions that align with product development goals, leveraging his extensive background in software and cloud technologies.
Previous Experience at Slalom
Before joining Dialexa, John Valentino worked at Slalom as a Senior Delivery Principal (Architect) for a period of seven months in 2022 to 2023. In this role, he contributed to the design and delivery of technology solutions, applying his architectural expertise to meet client needs.
Professional Background in Software Development
John Valentino has a diverse background in software development and engineering. He held the position of Applications Developer IV at Fannie Mae from 2010 to 2011. He also worked as a DevOps Architect at Salesforce from 2019 to 2022, where he focused on integrating development and operations for enhanced software delivery.
Education and Academic Qualifications
John Valentino studied at Southern Methodist University, where he earned a Master of Science in Software Engineering. He also holds two Bachelor’s degrees from Texas Christian University: one in Computer Information Science and another in Music Composition and Music Performance. This educational background supports his technical and creative skills.
Military Service and Leadership Roles
John Valentino served in the US Navy Reserve as a Cryptologic Warfare Officer from 2011 to 2020. In this capacity, he held leadership roles that involved architecture and DevSecOps, showcasing his ability to manage complex systems and lead teams in high-stakes environments.