John Vanko

John Vanko is an accomplished technology leader with extensive experience in various senior roles across multiple industries. Currently serving as AI Consultant and Interim CTO at Travelstride, John is focused on innovating travel technology. Previously, John held positions such as Chief Technology Officer at both Gym Launch and Prestige Labs, where responsibilities included managing project teams, implementing CRM systems, and making key technology decisions. As the Founder and CTO of GymOwners.com, John successfully launched two commercial SaaS products. With a background in software engineering at Johnstone Supply and management roles at American Integrity Insurance Company and Anchor Insurance Holdings, John excels in development processes, team leadership, and strategic project execution. Educational credentials include an Executive Education degree from Harvard University, an MBA in International Business from the University of Pittsburgh, and a B.S. in Computer and Information Sciences from the University of North Florida.