John Ames
About John Ames
John Ames is a Senior Practitioner with extensive experience in technology leadership roles across various companies. He has held positions such as Interim Chief Technology Officer and Director at multiple organizations, including Breakwater Solutions and Crosslake Technologies.
Work at Crosslake Technologies
John Ames has been employed at Crosslake Technologies, LLC since 2018, where he currently holds the position of Senior Practitioner. His role involves providing expert guidance and support in technology-related projects. Prior to this, he served as Director at Crosslake Technologies from 2022 to 2023, contributing to various initiatives during his tenure.
Previous Roles in Technology Leadership
Ames has held several significant positions in technology leadership. He served as Interim Chief Technology Officer at Breakwater Solutions for five months in 2021 and at Intuitive for five months in 2023. Additionally, he was Chief Technology Officer at VASHI from 2021 to 2022 and held the role of Interim Enterprise Architect at Footballco from 2020 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
John Ames studied at The University of Manchester, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Politics and Modern History from 1992 to 1995. His educational background supports his extensive experience in technology and leadership roles across various organizations.
Career Background
Ames has a diverse career in technology and development, with experience spanning over two decades. He has worked in various capacities, including Development Manager at GTA by Travelport and Head of Development at both AllSaints and Miki Travel Ltd. His career also includes a long tenure as Chief Technology Officer at JacTravel from 2011 to 2016.
Current Positions
In addition to his role at Crosslake Technologies, John Ames is currently a Senior Technology Consultant at CG Consultancy (UK) Limited, a position he has held since 2016. He also serves as Director at CharitableBookings.com since 2019, where he contributes to the organization's technology strategy and operations.