John Pignata
About John Pignata
John Pignata is an Engineering Manager at Substack, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in software development and engineering management, having held various leadership roles at Amazon and other technology companies.
Work at Substack
John Pignata has been serving as an Engineering Manager at Substack since 2023. He is based in the New York City Metropolitan Area. In this role, he oversees engineering projects and contributes to the development of Substack's platform, focusing on enhancing user experience and functionality.
Previous Experience at Amazon
Prior to his current position, John Pignata worked at Amazon for several years in various roles. He served as Director of Software Development at Audible from 2019 to 2020. He then transitioned to the role of Senior Software Development Manager at AWS from 2020 to 2023. Earlier, he was a Startup Solutions Architect at AWS from 2016 to 2019, where he supported startups in leveraging AWS services.
Engineering Leadership Roles
John Pignata has held multiple engineering leadership positions throughout his career. He was the Director of Engineering at GroupMe from 2011 to 2015 and served as VP of Engineering at Code Climate from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, he was the Chief Technology Officer at HowAboutWe from 2010 to 2011, where he guided technology strategy and development.
Technical Background and Expertise
John Pignata has a strong technical background, particularly in Network Operations and Technology M&A. His experience includes managing and maintaining network infrastructure and overseeing mergers and acquisitions in the tech sector. He also specializes in Test-Driven Development, which emphasizes a short development cycle to enhance software quality.
Early Career Experience
John Pignata began his career in technology as a Network Administrator at ICG Communications from 1999 to 2000. He later worked as a Senior Director of Technology at Everyday Health, Inc. from 2005 to 2009, and as a Software Engineer at Pivotal Labs from 2009 to 2010. His early roles laid the foundation for his extensive career in software development and engineering management.