John Cunningham
About John Cunningham
John Cunningham is a seasoned technology executive and founder based in Austin, Texas, currently serving as Chief Technology Officer at The Next Practice and NextWorks. He has a strong background in cloud computing and data infrastructure, having co-architected a major academic data warehouse and developed automated data collection platforms.
Work at VICTORY
John Cunningham serves as the Founder of VICTORY, a role he has held since 2013. Based in the Austin, Texas Area, he has been instrumental in establishing the company's vision and technological direction. His experience in technology leadership has contributed to the development of innovative solutions within the organization.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to his role at VICTORY, John Cunningham is the Chief Technology Officer at The Next Practice since 2020 and NextWorks since 2014. His responsibilities include overseeing technology strategies and implementations, ensuring high availability in cloud computing environments, and leading teams in the development of robust web search methods.
Education and Expertise
John Cunningham earned a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Texas A&M University, where he studied from 1995 to 1999. He also attended The University of Texas at Austin for 11 months in 1996. His educational background supports his expertise in technology and marketing, enabling him to bridge the gap between technical solutions and business needs.
Professional Background
John Cunningham has a diverse professional background, having founded multiple companies. He was the Founder of MyEdu from 2008 to 2013, where he designed a cloud-based automated data collection platform. He also founded Pick-A-Prof, serving as President from 2000 to 2009, and contributed to the development of the infrastructure for the world's largest academic data warehouse.
Achievements in Technology Development
Throughout his career, John Cunningham has co-architected significant technological infrastructures and led the development of Nextworks and various projects for W2O Group. His work has involved collaboration with Fortune 100 companies, showcasing his ability to drive technology initiatives that meet high standards of performance and reliability.