Jon Stocksdale is a people-focused data architect and SQL developer with over 30 years of software, education, and systems experience and nine years in dedicated data roles. He designs and maintains large-scale SQL and ETL solutions to improve operational efficiency, currently optimizing shipping data at U.S. Xpress while also co-founding Rafiki Systems to modernize school data management and interoperability with PowerSchool. Rooted in a Master’s in Educational Psychology and decades in teaching and ed-tech, he approaches technical problems by first understanding people and organizational systems, not just technology. Jon has a long history of building enduring database systems—one he first developed in 1994 still serves schools today—demonstrating an emphasis on practical, maintainable design and mentoring other developers.
9 years of coding experience
35 years of employment as a software developer
Teaching Certification, Mathematics, Teaching Certification, Mathematics at Indiana University Indianapolis
BA, Mathematics and Psychology, BA, Mathematics and Psychology at Taylor University
Master of Science - MS, Educational Psychology, Master of Science - MS, Educational Psychology at Georgia State University
Counseling Psychology, Counseling Psychology at Christian Theological Seminary
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