John Thomas

Sharpshooter
DISC Type : DC

EVP & CTO/CDO at RVO Health

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Overview

John Thomas is the Chief Technology Officer at Fynn. io, leveraging an extensive background in data science and machine learning. His career includes leadership roles as EVP of Data Science at Red Ventures and CDO at Benefitfocus. He holds both an M. S. and a Ph. D. in Computer Science from Dartmouth College and is a board member of the Analytics & Big Data Society.

He is a respected leader in the Charlotte data science community, frequently organizing and promoting events for the Analytics & Big Data Society. These events feature prominent speakers from the tech and venture capital sectors, focusing on topics like generative AI and building data-powered companies. John is actively involved in growing his team at Fynn. io, seeking talent passionate about healthcare data.

John was recognized as one of Charlottes "40 under 40, " highlighting his significant contributions to the local business community.

Personality Overview

ROI Driven

Thorough Evaluator

Precise But Practical

They do not care very much about building rapport or relationships.  They respond well to strong and respectful communication. They are less concerned about the product and more about its potential impact.

Topics They Care About

Healthcare Data
As CTO of Fynn. io, he is focused on leveraging behavioral health data to improve outcomes in senior living and is actively hiring data scientists for this mission.
Data Science Leadership
Has a history of starting and growing data science teams at multiple organizations, including Red Ventures and Benefitfocus, and holds a Ph. D. in the field.
Generative AI
Organized and promoted an Analytics & Big Data Society event in early 2024 focused on the practical applications of generative AI.

Media Appearances

John has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2024
EVP & CTO/CDO at RVO Health
4-2022 - 8-2024
Chief Technology Officer at Fynn.io
11-2020 - 4-2022
Chief Data Officer at Benefitfocus
7-2017
Board Member at Analytics & Big Data Society
4-2016 - 10-2020
Advisory Board, MS Business Analytics at Wake Forest University

Education

2004 - 2008
PhD from Dartmouth College
2002 - 2004
M.S. from Dartmouth College
1998 - 2002
B.S. from Gettysburg College

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Insights For Selling To John

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical
  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.
  • Speak about competitive differentiation that your product offers

DONT's

  • Do not back off when challenged, respond with a confident, objective answer instead
  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features
  • Do not hesitate from asking counter questions, just avoid challenging their authority

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with John is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from John

  • If they are not convinced, they will have no hesitation in telling you the same.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will John move?

  • If convinced, they can reach decisions quite fast.
  • Can John take some risk or not?

  • They do not shy away from taking risks, but can be quite binary about them.

You And John

Personality Compatibility


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