John Gardiner is a Senior Software Engineer based in the Greater Richmond area who transitioned from a decade-long engineering career in mechanical and manufacturing roles into software through relentless self-directed learning. He brings 11 years of hands-on problem solving—ranging from production management and plant reliability upgrades to product development and diagnostic vibration analytics—now applied to full-stack web development and enterprise software at Capital One. Known for early mornings and a strong work ethic, he excels at adapting domain expertise into practical, data-driven solutions that bridge hardware and software. His background in optimizing production processes and automating analysis gives him a pragmatic edge in building reliable, testable systems that improve operational outcomes.
11 years of coding experience
11 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech
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John Gardiner - Senior Software Engineer at Capital One