Summary
Jeff Johnson is a seasoned technology and operations leader with 11+ years in senior roles and a multi-decade career designing deterministic real-time simulations, embedded systems, and enterprise test automation. Currently Sr. Director of Business Operations for Automated Test & Assurance at Spirent, he has repeatedly built and scaled global delivery teams and professional services automation that boosted margins and operational visibility. Known for turning technical capability into commercial impact, he grew gross margin from 3% to 35% in a previous automation role and led cross-functional initiatives spanning sales, engineering, and customer success. Jeff combines deep hands-on systems engineering roots with strengths in leadership development and process design, favoring people-first strategies to drive business through talent. Based in Raleigh, NC, he brings rare experience bridging defense-grade simulation projects and commercial network test solutions, delivering repeatable, measurable outcomes for complex customers.
11 years of coding experience
38 years of employment as a software developer
BS Computer Science, BS Computer Science at North Carolina State University