Hi, I'm John (or Marz!) 👋
Nice to meet you.
Strategic operator who turns vision into execution — currently at Discord. Passionate about music, travel, and building things that matter.
About me
A little about
who I am
I'm John — a strategic builder and operator based in the Bay Area. I work on the Office of the CTO team at Discord, where I help turn vision into strategy for a platform that shapes how hundreds of millions of people communicate.
I believe the best work happens when you can hold the big picture and the details at the same time — where long-term thinking meets fast-moving execution, and where technology and culture collide. That's the intersection I'm drawn to, and where I do my best work.
When I'm not driving initiatives forward or deep in a rabbit hole, you'll find me at a live show, plotting a trip somewhere new, or obsessing over the latest thing in tech.
What I'm proud of
Things that
excite me
Working in the Office of the CTO means operating at the intersection of vision and execution. I help connect engineers, product leaders, and the executive team — moving fast on the initiatives that define Discord's long-term direction.
From underground shows to festival main stages, music has always been my anchor. I'm constantly building playlists, chasing new genres, and hunting for that rush of discovering an artist before the rest of the world does.
Every new place is a masterclass in perspective. I travel to experience cultures first-hand, try food I can't pronounce, and come home with stories that reshape how I see the world — and the work I do in it.
I keep a finger on the pulse of what's next — from AI breakthroughs to developer tooling to new interaction paradigms. I'm always tinkering, reading, and thinking about how emerging technology reshapes how we connect.
Get in touch
Let's talk
Whether you want to talk tech, swap music recommendations, or just say hello — my inbox is always open. I love connecting with curious, driven people.