Jon Fox
About Jon Fox
Jon Fox serves as the VP of Engineering at Ditto, bringing extensive experience in web performance optimization and engineering leadership from previous roles at Walmart Labs and IntenseDebate.
Current Role at DittoLive
Jon Fox serves as the Vice President of Engineering at Ditto, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on leading engineering initiatives and optimizing the company's technological capabilities. His expertise in frontend optimization and web performance significantly contributes to Ditto's mission of enhancing user experience.
Previous Experience at Walmart Labs
Jon Fox worked at Walmart Labs as the Director of Engineering for the Edge Foundation from 2016 to 2020. Prior to this role, he was a Performance Junkie and Torbit Team Lead from 2013 to 2016. His tenure at Walmart Labs involved improving web performance and implementing best practices in engineering.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Jon Fox co-founded IntenseDebate.com, a comment system for blogs and websites, which was acquired by Automattic in 2010. He also co-founded Torbit, a company dedicated to automating web performance best practices, which was acquired by Walmart Labs. These ventures highlight his commitment to enhancing online engagement and performance.
Educational Background
Jon Fox has a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Mathematics from Illinois College, where he studied from 2003 to 2006. He also attended Washington University in St. Louis for a year, focusing on Computer Science. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in engineering and technology.
Technical Expertise
Jon Fox specializes in frontend optimization and website performance. He has extensive knowledge in various programming languages, including Golang, JavaScript, PHP, and MySQL. Additionally, he has expertise in BPF technology, which is utilized for network performance and security monitoring, further enhancing his technical skill set.