This is my personal blog, mostly about books and reading. I also write at https://www.techcanbebetter.com, a blog about tech and society.
I am semi-retired, tho still tinkering and advising. Prior to this phase, I have worked at:
- Lear. I led the Xevo automotive SAAS platform for our automaker customers, and contributed to Lear’s work on creating an overall software strategy
- Xevo (acquired by Lear). I was president of Xevo, managing all development and delivery of Xevo’s various automotive software platforms and apps.
- Surround.io (acquired by Xevo). We were working on edge computing for a variety of use cases, including automotive.
- Ignition Partners. I was a founder and GP of Ignition Partners, along with a set of other Microsoft escapees and wireless industry escapees.
- Microsoft. I started as an individual contributor in the network business, and ultimately was a Vice President in charge of various system software and cloud solutions. I am most proud of our work on Windows 95 and on Internet Explorer versions 1, 2, 3.
- Booz-Allen & Hamilton (since acquired by PWC). I was a general strategy consultant, working for a lot of Midwestern corporations.
I have degrees from:
I’m usually in the Northwest, tho occasionally in California.
My current interests include learning, personal IP management, reading, IoT, strategy, society, and college football. In the past I spent way too much time on Halloween decorating. I have burgeoning interests in pickleball and rock hounding.
Contact Info:
- primary email address is john AT theludwigs DOT com, tho a bunch of others work.
- Text if you know my cell; don’t bother calling tho (unless I’ve agreed to a scheduled call). I won’t pick up unless you are a blood relative.
- Signal if you know my cell
- Socials @jhludwig
