John Ternent

John Ternent is a seasoned professional in the field of analytics and data science, recognized for his ability to tackle complex challenges and advocate for open source solutions.

With a diverse background spanning consulting, industry work, and leadership roles, John excels in leveraging technology and analytics to drive business solutions across various sectors like hospitality, healthcare, consumer packaged goods, professional services, and high-tech.

John's expertise encompasses a wide range of tools and skills including industry knowledge, leadership, communication, programming, data analysis, database technologies, programming languages, analytic tools, Big Data technologies, cloud platforms, and agile methodologies.

His academic achievements include a Master of Science in Data Science from Indiana University Bloomington, a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Information Systems and International Business from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Western Kentucky University.

Throughout his career, John has held various esteemed positions such as Director of Data Science and Big Data at Cri Advanced Analytics and Carr, Riggs & Ingram, Vice President of Application Development at Travelclick, Chief Information Officer at Island One Resorts, and many other senior roles in leading organizations.

He has demonstrated his leadership and technical prowess in roles like Vice President of Engineering at Pentaho, Chief Technology Officer at Nordis Direct, and Senior Director of Applications Architecture at Holiday Inn Club Vacations among others.

John Ternent's professional journey includes significant contributions in system architecture, application development, and strategic technology management for renowned companies, making him a versatile and well-rounded expert in the realm of analytics and data science.