Jesse C. FitzGibbon

Strategic Technologist Product Leader Builder
📧 jesse.c.fitzgibbon@gmail.com 📞 410.440.3238 📄 Resume

Professional Statement

Jesse is an accomplished professional with over 20 years of experience in building technology and teams that build technology. He has excelled in a wide spectrum of roles, ranging from Software Engineer to Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder, across multiple industries in both commercial and federal spaces. Jesse has consistently demonstrated an ability to operate in complex organizations and environments. His “serve first” approach has been integral to delivering successful projects and programs and growing accomplished teams.

Jesse’s skills, interests, and success are built on a foundation of technology, with extensive experience leading enterprise digital transformation programs, emphasizing cloud and AI technologies.

Experience and Highlights

James G. Davis Construction Company (2025 – Present)

Enterprise Applications Manager

  • Leads team responsible for the support and continuous improvement of the company’s portfolio of enterprise software, including ERP and field operations platforms.
  • Provides strategic leadership across enterprise applications, aligning with business needs and driving improvements in system performance, reliability, and user experience.
  • Founding member of the corporate AI focus group, shaping AI strategy and piloting tools to enhance productivity and decision-making.
  • Guides internal architecture team on application development and cloud best practices, establishing standards to ensure maintainability and scalability.
  • Leads efforts to unwind and modernize legacy system customizations and integrations, reducing risk and improving supportability.
  • Serves as key technical advisor and cross-functional collaborator between IT, business stakeholders, and software vendors.
  • Champions knowledge management and documentation across the Solutions team.

Verfico Technology (2022 – 2025)

Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

  • Co-founded a SaaS startup focused on wage compliance and fair pay in commercial construction.
  • Drove technology and product strategy from concept to acquisition in 2025.
  • Built and led a cross-functional team of 10+ across engineering, product, and operations.
  • Increased ARR to $500K within two years through user-centric development and rapid iteration.
  • Scaled daily active users from hundreds to thousands.
  • Built AI-powered data ingestion and normalization engine, improving efficiency and reducing manual processing.
  • Designed scalable, cloud-native architecture aligned with modern DevOps and deployment practices.
  • Contributed directly to securing key customer contracts and strategic partnerships.
  • Helped lead fundraising and go-to-market efforts alongside executive team.
  • Maintained 99.9% system uptime while supporting rapid growth.
  • Boosted customer retention and satisfaction through feature enhancements based on direct user feedback.

Applied Information Sciences (AIS) (2005 – 2022)

AIS is a strategic consulting firm specializing in technology transformation. Jesse served in multiple capacities, culminating in a leadership role in the Office of the CTO.

Director, Office of the CTO (2020 – 2022)

  • Spearheaded strategic programs to enhance innovation and develop new revenue streams.
  • Developed and launched AIS’s first commercially available product.
  • Designed and implemented a “hub and spoke” service model for cloud modernization, impacting over 200 employees.
  • Created AIS’s internal product development and go-to-market strategy.
  • Launched and led “TechOnDeck,” a talent and innovation accelerator program.
  • Directed the summer internship program to cultivate emerging talent and integrate fresh ideas.

Technical Program Manager (2015 – 2020)

  • Led multi-year, multi-million-dollar strategic programs for commercial clients.
  • Scaled Exelon account from $150K to over $2.5M in annual revenue, becoming a top-3 performing account.
  • Grew program from a few engineers to a 50-person cross-functional product development organization.
  • Built a robust cloud hosting platform for critical workloads.
  • Modernized six customer-facing web platforms to enhance user experience and resilience.
  • Championed adoption of PaaS technologies, driving cost and performance improvements.

Technical Project Manager and Software Engineer (2011 – 2015)

  • Delivered web and mobile solutions for top-tier legal and consulting firms.
  • Built public-facing extranets for WilmerHale and ArentFox.
  • Delivered a corporate intranet for FTI Consulting.
  • Developed mobile case worker tools for Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services.

Senior Software Engineer (2005 – 2008)

  • Led development teams and full SDLC delivery of mission-critical web applications.
  • Served clients in both public and private sectors.
  • Ensured high-quality, well-integrated solutions under aggressive timelines.

Other Notable Contributions:

  • aisGives: Founded and managed company’s volunteer program.
  • Project Lighthouse: Participated in internal leadership development.
  • Program Management Working Group: Helped launch and scale the PM organization.

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) (2008 – 2011)

Technical Project and Practice Manager

  • Managed technical delivery for commercial and government clients.
  • Balanced software development responsibilities with people management and client engagement.
  • Established a new practice area around modern collaboration technologies.
  • Delivered internal training and established best practices for Microsoft SharePoint-based service delivery.
  • Strengthened client relationships through delivery excellence and strategic advisory.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) (2004 – 2005)

Software Engineer (Contractor)

  • Designed and developed software systems onboard NOAA vessels.
  • Integrated real-time data feeds from shipboard sensors.
  • Enabled scientists to conduct real-time environmental monitoring and analysis from sea-based platforms.

Other Experience

  • CarMax Corporation (2003 – 2004): Information Systems Specialist (Helpdesk)
  • Integrated Business Systems (2003): Helpdesk Support Technician
  • AmeriCorps Vista Program (2002): Volunteer in San Juan, Puerto Rico
  • Barcode Software, Inc (1999): Intern/Programmer

Skills

Technology

  • Software Development and Technical Architecture
  • Cloud-Native Application Design (Azure PaaS & IaaS)
  • AI & Machine Learning Applications
  • DevOps, CI/CD, Git, Azure DevOps, Visual Studio Code
  • Full Stack Development

Management & Leadership

  • Strategic Technology Planning
  • Team and People Development
  • Product Management and Delivery
  • Risk Management, Budgeting, Procurement
  • IT Operations & Support Strategy

Project Delivery

  • Agile, Scrum, Shape Up, and Modern Methodologies
  • Project Estimation, Stakeholder Engagement
  • Test Planning and Execution
  • Change Management
  • Contracts and Vendor Negotiations

Education

James Madison University — B.A. in Spanish with Computer Science coursework
Immersive Study Abroad: Universidad de Salamanca, Spain

Certifications

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) — Project Management Institute

Volunteerism

Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center – Howard County, MD
Supports crisis response, behavioral health, and homeless services.
Jesse’s involvement spans from high school volunteering to organizing workplace events and providing ongoing IT support.

Languages

  • English: Fluent
  • Spanish: Conversational

Clearance

  • Top Secret (formely held) — Department of Defense