John Rusnak
Software Development Manager at Lucid Motors
San Jose, California, United States
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Top SchoolJohn Rusnak is a results-driven software development manager with 13 years of experience building high-performing teams and shipping reliable software across automotive and cloud-scale environments. Currently leading software development at Lucid Motors after an L6 management role at Amazon, he focuses on enabling developer productivity through internal tooling and efficient delivery practices. His background spans systems and test leadership at Sensor Platforms and Lockheed Martin Space Systems, bringing strong systems thinking from safety-critical and hardware-integrated domains. Trained as a physicist with advanced software management study at Carnegie Mellon and a PhD-level grounding in theoretical nuclear physics, he combines deep analytical rigor with pragmatic engineering leadership. Known for creating measurable productivity gains rather than just process, he excels at translating complex technical requirements into streamlined, auditable workflows. Based in San Jose, he thrives at the intersection of embedded systems, cloud operations, and team coaching to deliver high-quality outcomes.
13 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
Master's degree, Software Development Management, Master's degree, Software Development Management at Carnegie Mellon UniversityDoctor of Philosophy - PhD, Nuclear Physics, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Nuclear Physics at The Ohio State University
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Github Skills (4)
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Github contributions (3)
CyanogenMod/android_cts
Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
Contributions:3 commits in 1 month
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