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 the Solutions Team responsible for managing, supporting, and continuously improving DAVIS’s portfolio of enterprise technology — including ERP, field operations, and collaboration platforms critical to business execution.
  • Serves as a founding member of the corporate AI Focus Group, helping shape DAVIS’s AI strategy and piloting AI-driven tools to enhance productivity, knowledge management, and decision-making.
  • Provides strategic and technical leadership to ensure enterprise applications align with business objectives and deliver measurable value to stakeholders across finance, construction operations, and corporate departments.
  • Champions modernization through the design and implementation of key enterprise integrations that streamline workflows, eliminate manual processes, and strengthen data integrity across systems.
  • Leads application portfolio management and project governance practices, bringing structure, prioritization, and transparency to technology decision-making.
  • Supports the adoption of modern development standards and CI/CD practices within the internal development team, guiding a cultural shift toward maintainable, scalable, and testable code.
  • Mentors and partners with team members, fostering skill growth, accountability, and a shared sense of ownership while expanding the team’s capacity to deliver.
  • Plays a key role in organizational planning and budgeting, managing over $2M in technology and personnel expenditures and contributing to long-range digital strategy and corporate growth initiatives.

Verfico Technology (2022 – 2025)

Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

  • Co-founded SaaS startup focused on wage compliance and fair pay in the commercial construction industry.
  • 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 other members of the 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 modern technology transformation. Jesse served in multiple capacities throughout his time with AIS.

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 strategic commercial account from $150K to over $2.5M in annual revenue, becoming a top performing AIS 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 several multi-national law firms.
  • Delivered corporate intranet for national professional service firm.
  • Developed mobile case worker tools for local and state entities.

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 volunteerism program.
  • Project Lighthouse: Participated in internal leadership development program.
  • Program Management Working Group: Played an integral role in the launching and scaling of the company’s centralized Project Management Office.

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 Project Management 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 throughout his adult life.

Languages

  • English: Fluent
  • Spanish: Conversational

Clearance

  • Top Secret (formely held) — Department of Defense