Johnathan started his career in the I.T. industry with 16 years under his belt, the latter five of which were as a software engineer for IBM. Throughout this time period, he worked in several contract positions for large corporations such as Microsoft, Texas Health Resources, Citi Group, and Zales. After leaving I.T. in 2021, he sought out skills and licenses in the mechanical engineering field. He is currently licensed by the state of Texas in water treatment, water distribution, and wastewater management. He also holds a certification in GIS and an FAA Part-107 license.