John has more than 26 years experience in Information Technology management, strategy, implementation, and consulting. His prior industry experience includes the successful creation and deployment of Advanced IT and Enterprise Architecture strategy and capability in a Fortune 5 company.

Prior to joining Living PlanIT, John worked for Microsoft Corporation for 6 years, the last 3 of which were spent as the Director of Technology Strategy for the Automotive Vertical worldwide. John worked closely with multiple Microsoft product groups in order to ensure that the right offerings are brought to the Automotive market, as well as working closely with select customers on advanced vehicle and IT projects.

Prior to joining Microsoft, John spent twenty years with Ford Motor Company both in Europe and in the US.

John holds Master of Arts and Bachelor of Arts degrees in Mathematics from Oxford University in the UK and has been recognized as a Member of the British Computer Society and also as a Chartered Engineer. He has also received charter member certification as a Microsoft Certified Solutions Architect (MCA).