John Horner, VP of Software Consulting
I help leaders understand and solve their most complex business and technology challenges.
I thrive in situations where I can solve complex problems and help business leaders succeed. In every consultation, I aim to truly understand the context, challenges, and previous efforts to yield measurable, high-quality results.
Meet John Horner
PROBLEM SOLVER, ADVISOR, SPEAKER
About John Horner
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Who inspires me
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People who have the courage to act in uncertain conditions because they are certain they need to act! And, people who apply extraordinary efforts every day, even when nobody’s watching, because they recognize that ordinary won’t change the world. I am fortunate to know and work with many people like this!
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Favorite quotes
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- “Excuses are the nails used to build a house of failure.” – Jim Rohn
- “Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t, you’re right!” – Henry Ford
- “A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” – Winston Churchill
- “Excuses are the nails used to build a house of failure.” – Jim Rohn
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I like…
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- Learning & growing through reading, exploration, and action
- Helping people thrive
- Solving complex real-world problems
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Words of wisdom
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Simplicity is one of the greatest catalysts for growth. It allows for agility, which, when combined with direction and action, sets the stage for a rapid and tremendous impact.
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Big goal for the future
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Helping people accomplish amazing feats through the strategic use of technology.
OPENING DOORS TO NEW POSSIBILITIES
John Turns Challenges into Opportunities
With over 20 years of experience in the software industry, John Horner has worked across various verticals, including healthcare, SaaS product development, professional and subcontracting services, manufacturing, retail, scientific, and financial domains. He has experience with the development of workflow automation systems, web & mobile application development, accounting software, CRM systems, inventory & manufacturing solutions, Electronic and Personal Health Record Solutions, Business Intelligence & Data Warehousing systems, Digitalization, OCR and AI solutions, iOT platforms, and more.
Driven and knowledgeable, John thrives on solving complex problems and creating solutions that positively impact people’s daily lives. He views issues as opportunities to provide clarity and expertise so users can move forward successfully. John is passionate about helping others accomplish more.
Since 2005, John has been a core member of the Miles IT team, leading product and service development efforts, consulting over a thousand customers, and overseeing multiple technology teams. In his role as Vice President of Software Consulting, John champions a relentless focus on growth through the intelligent use of technology. He consistently identifies and shares strategies to help organizations improve through simplification and the strategic use of technology.
John holds a master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania and has served as an Adjunct Professor at Drexel University, Temple University, and other colleges in the Philadelphia region. John has published multiple peer-reviewed publications and has spoken at various academic, industry, and technology conferences.
SHARING EXPERTISE & LEVERAGING EXPERIENCE
John’s recent speaking & coaching engagements
The following are some of John’s recent and upcoming speaking engagements.
CultureWise Culture Summit National Conference, Leveraging technology to have a more engaged and productive workforce, High Performing Culture, 2023
Technology Network Series, Systemplicity: Strategies for generating ROI by simplifying your IT, Vistage, 2023
The CEO’s Journey: Business Growth National Conference, Don’t be replaced by a more technologically advanced business, Vistage, 2022
COVID-19 Webinar Series, Weather the Storm or Sell Umbrellas, Miles IT Webinar Series, 2020
Below are some of his recent team coaching & executive technology consulting engagements:
Hear what people have to say about John:
“John Horner is a rockstar. Outstanding experience! Very professional and thorough, and I couldn’t be more impressed with Miles and their recommendations!”
“John Horner has absolutely knocked it out of the park. Congratulations to Miles, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for our Partnership.”
“[John] reinforces the mindset to be had!”
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“I’m here to understand your unique business challenges and provide a strategy for overcoming them together.”