John Qualls is a pioneering technology leader and entrepreneur, known for his “tip of the spear” approach to innovation. With a career spanning co-location, cloud hosting, and leading some of Indiana’s fastest-growing companies, John has consistently been at the forefront of technological advancement.
His notable achievements include founding the first organization to take banking to the cloud with Lehman Brothers and serving as an early leader of Eleven Fifty Academy, a top 50 coding and cybersecurity bootcamp. John’s leadership in Ai and technology has earned him accolades such as runner-up for Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and recognition in the Indiana Business Journal’s 40 under 40.
John continues to drive innovation and foster talent, cementing his status as a trailblazer in the tech industry. From his early roots in application development, data center co-location, managed network services, and disaster recovery, he offers a keen understanding of the last decade’s technological trends and cycles. This depth of understanding served as the optimal backdrop as John began to lean into Ai developments. John’s engaging teaching style creates memorable learning moments, and his courses are fueled by his passion for staying on the cutting edge of Ai.
