
Sr. Learning and Development Manager at Google
John Atwood is a people-centric learning and development practitioner, with 15+ years of experience helping individuals, teams and organizations lead positive change in the technology industry. John leads technical leadership education teams - program managers, learning designers, technical writers, software engineers, and product managers - who build learning experiences and critical learning paths for leaders at various stages of their careers, including mentorship programs, technical leadership and executive leadership education programs. John partners with executive Engineering leadership, subject matter experts, learning and development practitioners, and HR leaders across Google's various product areas. He facilitates learning opportunities that equip technical leaders with the skills and mindset to navigate a dynamic technological landscape and foster a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing. Areas of focus: Leadership Development, Mentorship and Coaching, Organization Development, Team Effectiveness, Manager Development, Group Facilitation and Program Management
San Francisco Bay Area
Sr. Learning and Development Program Manager
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• Full-time
Oct 2016 - Present
Mountain View, CA
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Oct 2009 - Oct 2016
Mountain View, CA; Zurich, Switzerland
University Programs Manager
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Oct 2008 - Oct 2009
Mountain View, CA; Belo Horizonte, Brazil
University Programs Specialist
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Jan 2006 - Oct 2008
Mountain View, CA
University Programs Coordinator
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May 2005 - Jan 2006
Mountain View, CA
Advantage Program Director
Score! Educational Centers
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Jan 1999 - Dec 2001
San Diego, CA
Teacher
Academy By The Sea
Jan 1999 - Dec 1999
San Diego, CA