Jon is a Principal Engineer at Squarespace in New York City, where he leads technical strategy for Platform Engineering. Previously he led product engineering teams at Blink Health and Knewton, and cofounded Arrive. Jon likes public transit, rock concerts, and NYC's beaches.
Upcoming Talks
13 May 2025
In-Person Ticket Only
Continuous Development
Stage 2
Join Jon Thornton, Principal Engineer at Squarespace, for an interactive forum addressing one of the most challenging aspects of product development: balancing "tech debt vs. feature work." This session will cover key topics including:
- How do you decide how much time to devote to addressing technical debt?
- How do you decide how much product work to commit to in a planning cycle?
- Drawing on his extensive experience leading engineering initiatives, Jon will provide valuable insights into creating sustainable strategies that prioritize both technical health and product innovation.
- Participants will gain practical takeaways on:
- Strategically aligning technical debt management with product roadmaps.
- Making data-driven decisions to balance innovation and maintenance.
- Communicating the importance of technical investments to cross-functional teams.