John Forsythe
Software Engineering Manager at Messiah University
Greater Harrisburg Area United States
Summary
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Top SchoolJohn Forsythe is a Software Engineering Manager with a decade of experience specializing in embedded applications and systems engineering, currently leading software teams at TE Connectivity. He blends hands-on technical expertise with people leadership—previously heading software engineering at TCS Train Control Systems—and teaches engineering as an adjunct professor at Messiah University. John balances product delivery and mentorship, progressing internally from senior systems engineer to staff engineer and now manager while also serving his community as Mayor of Tower City Borough. Known for integrity and coaching, he excels at turning complex embedded requirements into reliable, auditable systems. His background in computer engineering and long tenure in safety-critical domains reflects a practical, discipline-driven approach to quality and compliance. Outside work he brings the perspective of a teacher and parent, which informs his collaborative, growth-focused leadership style.
10 years of coding experience
19 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Engineering - BE Computer Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering - BE Computer Engineering at Messiah University
Github Skills (9)
git10
typescript10
github-desktop10
github10
electron10
cnc-controller10
railway9
zephyr7
java6
Programming languages (4)
Github contributions (5)
kaster14/sonic-platform-common
Apr 2024 - Apr 2024
Python packages which provide a common interface to platform-specific hardware peripherals in SONiC
Contributions:1 push, 1 branch in 1 day
bakerstu/openmrn
Aug 2015 - Feb 2019
OpenMRN (Open Model Railroad Network)
Contributions:4 commits, 5 PRs, 6 pushes in 3 years 6 months
openmrnmodel-railroadcnc-controllerrailroadzephyr
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