John M. Gammons
About
John Gammons is a results-driven, highly technical executive leader with over 15 years of experience leading and scaling networks, platorms and teams across the entire delivery lifecycle including architecture, engineering, development, and operations. As Senior Director of Wi‑Fi Engineering and Wireless Operations at Cox Communications, he leads the design, deployment, and operation of connectivity platforms supporting millions of endpoints and driving significant enterprise revenue growth.
John's expertise encompasses provider solution architecture, scaling carrier networks as well as the processes and organizations that support them, cost optimization, and data-driven experience and reliability improvements. He excels at translating complex technical information for executive audiences, influencing strategy within a matrix organization, and making timely decisions to deliver results.
John holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Auburn University and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Computer Science at Georgia Tech, with an emphasis on networks, machine learning, analytics, and security.
Former leader perspectives
“John exemplifies exceptional performance across multiple dimensions:
Innovation & Execution - Consistently translates creative ideas into tangible results and moves projects from strategy to reality. He grasps complex, nuanced problems and distills them into clear, executable plans—no gaps between vision and implementation.
Strategic Catalyst - Accelerates strategic thinking across the organization, challenges assumptions and elevates discussions in the process helping teams think more strategically about their work.
Leadership & Mentorship - Active mentoring of team members, sharing knowledge generously and helping them grow professionally while empowering people to perform at their best.”
VP Wireless Engineering, Architecture and Standards | Cox Communications
“John combines deep technical expertise with exemplary leadership traits, providing an invaluable technical executive for any organization. He invests heavily in his own personal development as well as growing the skills and delivery focus of his staff to build high-performing technical teams.”
AVP Access Engineering (Retired) | Cox Communications
“JG is the full package - attitude, deep SME level in multiple areas, and a jack of trades in the others. He puts a plan together and leads a team to execute.”
CTO | Highline