John Bowen Ba

John Bowen BA, MS is an experienced IT professional currently serving as a Principal Consultant at AHEAD since March 2023, focusing on projects and services within the Modern Data Center Practice. Previously, John held the position of Global IT Leader for Infrastructure Operations at SMC, where responsibilities included leading a team of top-tier technology engineers across five continents and developing interconnected data centers for SMC’s Private Cloud. Other key roles include Information Security Operations Manager at Carter Logistics LLC, Principal IT Consultant and co-founder of paLMS, Director of Integrated Technologies/Chief Information Security Officer at International Medical Group, and Chief Information Officer at Adayana. John’s career also includes positions at ILMO Products Company, Horace Mann, and as an Adjunct Professor at Ivy Tech Community College. Academic qualifications include a Master of Science in Computer Information Systems from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from Anderson University.