John ♠️ Spade

John Spade has a diverse and extensive work experience. John has worked as the Chief Technology Officer for Athletes Unlimited since 2020, where they oversaw technical operations for 132 games across multiple sports and venues. John developed innovative software and scoring systems for the athletes and coordinated technology logistics for live sporting events.

Prior to this, John served as the Chief Technology Officer and Chief Information Officer for the Florida Panthers Hockey Club at BB&T Center from 2014 to 2020. John was responsible for arena technical operations, business strategy/analytics, and ticketing office. John also oversaw IT and AV operations for the hockey games and events at the facility.

John also has experience as the Principal of Diamante Property Services, where they provided property and asset management services. John facilitated agreements for a $100M urban renewal development project.

Before that, they were the Owner of JANS, LLC, where they helped small businesses find appropriate technology solutions to simplify operations.

John has held various technology-related roles throughout their career, including Senior Vice President of Technology at IntelePeer, Technology Evangelist at VoEX, Co-Founder/VP at webVoIP, and Chief Technologist/Founder at Quantum Telecom. John has extensive experience in network architecture, information technology, and the development and implementation of cost-effective technical solutions.

Additionally, they worked at CS International as the Director of New Technology, where they played a key role in the development and execution of cutting-edge call system solutions and the introduction of click-to-call technology.

Overall, John Spade has a strong background in technology and management, with a focus on sports technology, property management, telecommunications, and IT strategy.

John Spade attended California State University, Chico from 1991 to 1995, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. In terms of certifications, they obtained the CCDA certification from Cisco in January 2014, the CCNA RS certification in April 2013, the CCNA Security certification in December 2013, and the CCNP certification in August 2013.