John White
Salt Lake City, UT 84111 | 801-683-0208 | whitetech@gmail.com | johnwhite.dev/ | www.linkedin.com/in/whitetech/
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
- Over 20 years of experience in software development, artificial intelligence, and executive leadership roles.
- Expertise in developing and integrating AI solutions, including Large Language Models (LLMs), generative AI, and AI-driven workflows.
- Proven track record in driving technological innovation, business transformation, and significant revenue growth.
- Skilled in bridging technical capabilities with business objectives to deliver measurable ROI.
- Experience building and leading high-performing teams across multiple organizations.
- Strong background in enterprise system integration, cloud architecture, and modern software development practices.
- Adept at translating complex technical concepts into actionable business strategies.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AI Solutions Strategist
Ai Intersect (aiintersect.ai), Salt Lake City, UT | Oct 2024 – Present
- AI Strategy & Implementation: Lead the development of AI-assisted and AI-based workflow solutions for enterprise clients, resulting in 35% average efficiency improvements.
- LLM Integration & Orchestration: Design and implement multi-model AI systems leveraging OpenAI, Anthropic, and open-source models to create customized AI solutions.
- Enterprise System Integration: Architect seamless integrations between AI systems and existing enterprise infrastructure, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum value.
- AI Workflow Automation: Develop end-to-end AI workflows that automate complex business processes while maintaining human oversight where appropriate.
- Client Solution Design: Collaborate with C-suite executives to identify high-impact AI opportunities and develop strategic implementation roadmaps.
- Team Leadership: Build and mentor a team of AI engineers and developers, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
- Technical Innovation: Pioneer 'vibe coding' methodologies that combine traditional software development with AI-assisted programming to accelerate development cycles by 40%.
Chief AI Officer
Sole Fitness, Salt Lake City, UT | Jan 2022 – Oct 2024
- AI Strategy Development: Led the development and implementation of AI strategies to enhance product offerings and operational efficiency.
- LLM Integration: Pioneered the use of Large Language Models (LLMs) in product development, leveraging OpenAI GPT models, Claude, LLaMA, and other frameworks.
- AI Project for Sales Representatives: Developed an AI-powered system that listened to sales conversations in real-time using Whisper and GPT-4o, extracting pertinent information and providing immediate diagnostic insights.
- AWS Bedrock Utilization: Incorporated AWS Bedrock services to develop scalable and efficient AI solutions.
- Innovation Management: Oversaw AI research and development initiatives, resulting in cutting-edge fitness technologies.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborated with product, engineering, and marketing teams to seamlessly integrate AI solutions into existing platforms.
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Sole Fitness, Salt Lake City, UT | Jan 2015 – Dec 2021
- Technology Leadership: Directed the company's technology roadmap, aligning tech initiatives with business goals.
- Business Growth: Instrumental in scaling company revenue from $10 million to $100 million through innovative technology solutions and strategic planning.
- Project Management: Oversaw the successful deployment of multiple large-scale projects, delivering them on time and within budget.
- System Optimization: Successfully migrated the entire company infrastructure to a serverless architecture using a hybrid of Azure and AWS solutions.
Software Developer
Sole Fitness, Salt Lake City, UT | Feb 2010 – Dec 2014
- Specialization: Developed software solutions specializing in C#, EDI, and ERP development.
- Process Improvement: Created web-based solutions to remove dependency on physical systems, streamlining operations and increasing efficiency.
- Collaboration: Worked closely with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver customized solutions.
- Achievements: Contributed to significant projects that propelled company growth, leading to promotion to CTO.
Earlier Experience
- Senior IT Specialist, Nexus, Salt Lake City, UT (Jan 2008 – Jan 2010)
- Founder & CEO, YES Networks, Salt Lake City, UT (Jan 2003 – Dec 2007)
EDUCATION
Coursework in Computer Science
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT | 2000 – 2002
SKILLS
Technical Skills
- AI & Machine Learning: Large Language Models (LLMs), Generative AI, Multimodal AI, Prompt Engineering, AI Orchestration, AI Agents, Federated Learning, Edge AI
- AI Platforms & Frameworks: OpenAI (GPT-4o, GPT-4, earlier models), Anthropic Claude, Meta LLaMA, Hugging Face
- Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS (Bedrock, Lambda), Azure (Cognitive Services, OpenAI Service), Serverless Architecture, Containerization
- Programming & Development: Python, C#, .NET Framework, .NET Core, ASP.NET, JavaScript, TypeScript, REST APIs
- Data & Analytics: Data Processing Pipelines, SQL, NoSQL, Vector Databases
- Enterprise Systems: ERP Integration, CRM Systems, EDI, Workflow Automation, System Architecture
Leadership & Strategic Skills
- AI Strategy: AI Roadmap Development, AI Governance, Ethical AI Implementation, AI ROI Measurement
- Business Transformation: Digital Transformation, Process Optimization, Change Management
- Executive Leadership: Strategic Planning, Team Building, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Stakeholder Management
- Project Management: Agile Methodologies, Scrum, Budget Management, Resource Allocation
- Client Relations: Consultative Selling, Solution Design, Executive Presentations, Relationship Building
REFERENCES
- Ben Pehrson – CTO Academy Mortgage (801) 750-1422
- Forrest Ringwood – CEO FR Customs (801) 628-2996
- Ryan Scott – Marketing Guidance.com (512) 786-8943