Summary
John Petersen is an Enterprise Solutions Architect with over two decades of software experience and 13 years focused on enterprise architecture at VSP Vision, where he helps oversee technology across six lines of business. He has designed and delivered robust systems across e-commerce, defense, insurance, and industrial automation, with hands-on experience from device firmware to cloud platforms. Known for solving security and distributed-systems challenges, he led mission-critical work at Northrop Grumman and fixed wireless IV pump security at Baxter early in his career. He excels at translating complex requirements into pragmatic architectures and enjoys mentoring engaged teams through delivery. Based in Lincoln, California, he pairs technical depth with practical tinkering—his hobbies in electronics and scouting reflect a persistent curiosity for systems, safety, and hands-on problem solving.
12 years of coding experience
16 years of employment as a software developer
MS, MS at University of Nebraska at Omaha
BA, BA at Iowa State University