John Atkinson is an accomplished technology executive with extensive experience in product management, strategic partnerships, and technical sales. Currently serving as Chief Product Officer at LiveEO and a Board Member at HyperSphere Technologies, John previously held the role of Global VP of Partnerships at Planet and VP of Strategic Alliances and Channels at WhiteHat Security. John’s career includes significant contributions at PowWow Mobile, Sumo Logic, and BMC Software, where notable achievements involved leading high-impact technical sales campaigns and strategic consulting practices. An independent technology consultant prior to their roles in corporate settings, John has also served in various capacities at Motorola and Amgen, driving IT operations and infrastructure development. John holds a BA in Political Science from the University of California, Davis, and an MBA in Technology Strategy from the New York Institute of Technology.