Summary
John Grana is a seasoned technology executive and advisor with over four decades of hands-on experience across engineering, product management, and business development, now mentoring startups and tinkering with Linux devices. He has led engineering and product organizations through product strategy, M&A, and cross-functional growth roles at companies like Performance Technologies, Sonus, and Ribbon Communications. Known for bridging marketing, sales, and engineering, he excels at aligning technical roadmaps with commercial goals and operational execution. As an active member of the Linux Foundation and an independent consultant, he combines deep embedded systems and communications expertise with a practical, founder-friendly approach. Based in Honeoye Falls, NY, he brings a rare mix of executive leadership and humble hacker spirit, preferring hands-on mentorship over headline-seeking.
11 years of coding experience
24 years of employment as a software developer
Computer Science, Computer Science at Rochester Institute of Technology
English