Speaker Biograghy: John has been the Director of Information Technology for the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) since 1987 and is responsible for communications, business and operations systems for the Orlando International and Orlando Executive Airports. John's responsibilities prior to GOAA were research, development, operations and leadership for aerospace programmes, including rocket propulsion, flight training simulators, test and evaluation systems, anti-ballistic missile defence systems, launch control systems, manufacturing automation and business information systems. John holds a BSc in Physics from the University of Alabama. He is a past Chairman of the Business Information Technology Committee of the Airports Council International – North America and a past Chairman of the Florida Airports Council Information Technology Committee.