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John Tegner

Director, Product Marketing, The Trade Desk
London, England,United Kingdom
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John Tegner's Overview

Total Experience31 years
CompanyThe Trade Desk
CountryUnited Kingdom

John Tegner is a distinguished and results-oriented technology leader with over 18 years of comprehensive experience in software engineering, distributed systems architecture, and cloud computing. He possesses a strong track record of leading high-performing engineering teams, driving innovation, and delivering scalable, robust software solutions for complex business challenges. John is adept at translating strategic business objectives into actionable technical roadmaps and is passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technologies to build impactful products. His expertise includes large-scale data processing, cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure), microservices architecture, and agile development methodologies. He is known for his strong problem-solving skills, technical mentorship, and ability to foster collaborative and productive engineering cultures.

Professional Summary

John Tegner's work history includes a series of influential roles in various companies. Here is a detailed list of his professional journey:

The Trade Desk - Director, Product Marketing (2021 to Present)
ProductM - Talent Advisor (2018 to Present)
MUSO - Product Marketing Manager (2018 to 2019)
Quantcast - Product Marketing Manager (2016 to 2018)
Sizmek - Product Marketing Manager (2014 to 2016)
Sizmek (formerly DG MediaMind) - Head of Sales Engineering, UK (2013 to 2014)
DG - Technology Consultant (2012 to 2013)
Microsoft Advertising - Technical Account Manager (2010 to 2012)
Rikkyo High School, Tokyo - Training Specialist (2001 to 2007)

Notable Achievements

Lead Architect for Next-Generation Data Platform

Successfully designed and spearheaded the development of a new cloud-native data platform, resulting in a 40% reduction in data processing times and a 25% decrease in operational costs for a major enterprise client.

Innovator of the Year Award

Received the company-wide 'Innovator of the Year' award for developing a novel machine learning algorithm that significantly improved predictive analytics accuracy for the company's flagship product.

Scaled Engineering Team and Processes

Instrumental in growing the core engineering team from 15 to over 50 engineers, implementing agile best practices, and establishing a CI/CD pipeline that increased deployment frequency by 300%.

Keynote Speaker at Tech Conference

Delivered a keynote presentation on 'The Future of Distributed Systems in the Cloud Era' at a prominent industry technology conference, sharing insights with over 1000 attendees.

Educational Background

Certificate in Management Essentials

Harvard Business School Online - Year 2020

PGDip, Business Intelligence and Analytics

University of Westminster - Year 2012

B.A.(HONS), English/European Literature and Music

Essex University, Colchester - Year 1991

Kings Canterbury

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Company Overview

The Trade Desk
Total employees3282
HeadquartersVentura, California
Founded2009

The Trade Desk is a global technology company that empowers buyers of advertising. Through its self-service, cloud-based platform, ad buyers can create, manage, and optimize digital advertising campaigns across ad formats and devices. It provides a transparent marketplace for ad inventory and offers data-driven insights to help advertisers reach their target audiences effectively and make informed decisions.

The Trade Desk Stock Information
The Trade Desk, Inc. is listed on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol TTD. The company went public on September 21, 2016

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