John Whitlock

Founder & Principal Consultant

John Whitlock is an IT strategist with over a decade of experience driving enterprise transformation, strategy alignment, and operational excellence within the defense, security, and justice sectors.

Leveraging deep expertise in enterprise architecture, business analytics, and process improvement, John has successfully led initiatives that save millions, enhance mission readiness, and deliver measurable outcomes for federal agencies and organizations.

John brings this practice and experience with enterprise transformation, strategy alignment, and operational excellence to his Autonomous AI practice—helping businesses harness AI to work smarter, reach more customers, and never miss an opportunity.

Areas of Expertise

Business Analytics Digital Transformation IT Strategy Process Improvement Project Management

Education

Master of Public Policy
Georgetown University

Clearance

TS/SCI (Current)

Enterprise Architecture

Managed the Navy's Business Enterprise Architecture evolution prioritizing financial auditability, system modernization, and standardized, data-driven business process implementation.

Strategy Alignment

Developing actionable roadmaps that bridge IT capabilities with business goals and mission requirements.

Operational Excellence

Streamlining processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance mission readiness.

Data-Driven Insights

Delivering analytics and business intelligence that enable executive-level decision-making.

Proven Track Record

$17M+ Saved through operational strategy improvements
10+ Years of enterprise transformation experience

Key Accomplishments

  • Managed the Navy's Business Enterprise Architecture evolution prioritizing financial auditability, system modernization, and standardized, data-driven business process implementation
  • Saved $17M+ through strategic operational improvements
  • Developed actionable roadmaps aligning IT and business goals across multiple agencies
  • Delivered data-driven insights enabling executive-level decision-making