John Burns

John Burns is an experienced professional in solution architecture and software development, currently serving as a Solution Architect at PROS since January 2013, where responsibilities include developing solution configuration designs for implementations in manufacturing and distribution. Previous roles include Lead Implementation Consultant for a significant machine service parts company, and Lead Software Architect at Exagen Diagnostics, where John developed proprietary systems for genomic research. John began a career at Elsevier MDL as Principal Consultant, contributing to product strategy and market expansion, and held various technical roles including Technical Manager/Developer and Lead Software Test Engineer. Academic qualifications include an MBA from Rice Business, a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Harvard University, and a B.A. in Chemistry from Rice University.