Summary
John Fair is a seasoned technology executive with over 20 years of experience leading engineering and architecture for large-scale organizations, currently serving as SVP and Head of Engineering for Client Experiences at Rocket. He previously led Rocket Homes as CTO (2019-2024), growing a 150-member tech organization, driving technical strategy, acquisitions integration, and culture development; named Tech Trendsetter in 2021 and Tech 100 by Housing Wire. He specializes in building high-performance, remote/hybrid engineering teams, enterprise-scale solutions, infrastructure as code, and technology forecasting to deliver scalable, user-centric experiences. He has a track record across Quicken Loans and Rocket families, with leadership roles from software engineer to senior architect and strategy leader, shaping large-scale platforms. Outside work, he contributes to the community as a Bees in the D board member and Detroit City FC supporter; known as "The Bow Tie Guy" and based in Royal Oak, Michigan. He maintains hands-on engagement with open-source and web UI, including contributions to the F# Software Foundation website, reflecting a blend of leadership and practical development.
13 years of coding experience