John Siladie is a seasoned technical leader and serial founder with 15 years of experience building product-focused engineering organizations and scalable platforms from early-stage startups to unicorn growth. Based in the San Diego area, he has repeatedly bridged engineering, product, data, and design—scaling teams from single digits to 130+ engineers while driving greenfield initiatives and operational maturity. As VP of Data and Platform (and previously VP of Engineering and Chief of Staff) at Engine, he blends hands-on technical judgment with executive strategy to deliver data-driven product outcomes. His entrepreneurial roots include founding two SaaS companies (60mo and ExpenseBot), one of which was acquired, reflecting a pragmatic builder’s instinct for market-fit and execution. Notably, he moves fluidly between tactical shipping and organizational design, fostering cross-functional teams that turn complex systems into usable products.
15 years of coding experience
22 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering, Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering at The University of Akron
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