ATLANTA, July 30,
2024 /CNW/ -- A self-taught software engineer widely
respected for his entrepreneurial drive and success as an
innovative leader in the information technology (IT) industry is
the 2024-25 CompTIA Community Member of the Year, the nonprofit
association for the global technology industry announced today.
"John Harden's unique talent and passion
for tech innovation are true assets to the industry."
John Harden, director of product management responsible for
Auvik SaaS Management (ASM) and vice-chair of CompTIA's SaaS
Ecosystem Advisory Council, is recognized for his impactful service
and leadership within the association and the industry.
"John Harden's unique talent and passion for tech innovation are
true assets to the industry," said MJ Shoer, chief community
officer, CompTIA. "He leads by example, inspiring others to
challenge the status quo and seize opportunities to challenge
themselves. His distinct experience and skills are valuable to
CompTIA and the greater IT community. We are proud to recognize
John's impact and exceptional service by honoring him with the
CompTIA Community Member of the Year Award."
Harden was honored today at CompTIA ChannelCon, the IT channel's
premier annual conference, which continues through Aug. 1.
"The CompTIA community is a vital resource for mentorship, a
home to industry best practices and a welcoming space for IT
leaders and learners alike," Harden said. "Some amazing programs,
such as CompTIA Spark, are near and dear to me. I'm humbled to
receive this recognition at a time when IT plays such an essential
strategic role for businesses worldwide."
Harden began coding in his early teenage years before placing
second in a Business Professionals of America web app development
contest his junior year of high school. That success garnered the
attention of a local tech company, and at just 16 years old he
began building custom solutions to help scale the company.
He later attended college for a business degree program but
dropped out to build and launch a UCaaS software business with the
founders of a managed service provider he worked for at the time.
This entrepreneurial spirit eventually led him to found his own
company, Saaslio, in 2020. Acquired by Auvik in 2022, Sasslio is a
software solution that helps businesses manage sprawling SaaS
environments and is now known at Auvik SaaS Management.
Harden became involved with the CompTIA Community while running
Saaslio, attending association events and connecting with other
business leaders and peers within the channel. He now serves as
vice chair of the CompTIA SaaS Ecosystem Advisory Council, a group
of thought leaders and subject matter experts representing cloud
software platforms and applications. Earlier this year Harden
received the CompTIA Community 2024 North America Spotlight Future
Leader Award for his initiative and innovation to advance the
technology industry.
In his current role as director of product – SaaS at Auvik,
Harden leads the product, product marketing and vision for the
Auvik SaaS Management product. From executive alignment to
orchestrating product roadmaps to marketing efforts and more, he
drives the cross-product-team initiatives to achieve a more
cohesive Auvik product suite. Harden is profiled in the new issue
of CompTIA World magazine.
Harden is the ninth technology industry leader to receive the
CompTIA Community Member of the Year award. Past honorees include
Victor Johnston, Hannah Lloyd, Rita
Loncar, Angel L. Piñeiro, Jr., Tracy
Pound, Nellie Scott,
Alex Spigel, and John Tippett.
About CompTIA
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Industry Association (CompTIA) is a leading voice and advocate for
the $5.2 trillion global information
technology ecosystem; and the estimated 75 million industry and
tech professionals who design, implement, manage, and safeguard the
technology that powers the world's economy. Through education,
training, certifications, advocacy, philanthropy, and market
research, CompTIA is the hub for advancing the tech industry and
its workforce. www.comptia.org.
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