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John Lake
CIO | Business Technology Leader | Non-Profit Board Member | Advisor
John Lake is a seasoned technology executive with extensive experience in IT management and leadership roles. He currently serves as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at AppFolio, where he leads the strategy, development, and delivery of IT solutions.1
Professional Experience
John Lake has over 25 years of experience in the technology industry, with a focus on IT management and consulting. His career highlights include:
- Chief Information Officer at AppFolio (current position)
- Vice President of Enterprise Applications at Toast (February 2023 - Present)
- SVP, Chief Information Officer at Intapp (March 2021 - February 2023)
- Vice President, IT / Enterprise Applications at DocuSign (December 2016 - January 2021)
- Vice President, Information Systems & Technology at Aerohive Networks (July 2013 - December 2016)
He has also held leadership positions at companies such as Panasas, PGP Corporation, Nextance, and IBM.1
Expertise and Skills
John Lake's core competencies include:
- Building and managing high-performing IT teams
- Establishing strong business partnerships
- Overseeing complex IT projects and programs
- Implementing and integrating SaaS-based solutions
- Ensuring information security and compliance
He is known for leveraging IT to enable business transformation, enhance customer experience, and create value for stakeholders.1
Education
John Lake holds the following degrees:
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Santa Clara University Leavey School of Business
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) from San Jose State University1
Additional Roles
In addition to his primary career, John Lake has served as:
- An Adjunct Professor at San Jose State University (May 2016 - September 2017)
- A board member and advisor for two non-profit organizations, where he shares his expertise on IT trends and best practices1
John Lake's LinkedIn profile can be found at linkedin.com/in/johnlake, where he describes himself as a "CIO | Business Technology Leader | Non-Profit Board Member | Advisor" based in the San Francisco Bay Area.1
