John Anderson is a visionary realist who has a great understanding of what is possible with today's technology and pairs that with experience, insight, and creativity that has helped not only build great applications and systems, but has also helped create or improve entire business models. John has led tens of millions of dollars in custom software projects from start to finish and has been influential in Code Authority’s exponential growth through project management and architecture, business development, and executive management for over 10 years. He has certifications from various entities including Microsoft, Scrum, and Google and has taken several courses for niche tools.In his spare time, John is an award-winning diversity and inclusion advocate focusing on local safety, LGBT, and racial inclusion issues. Some of John’s current initiatives include:• Dallas Police Department Community Advisory Board• Collin College Computer Information Systems and E-Business Media Advisory Board• Dallas Red Foundation - Board of Directors and Chair of Marketing• Take Back Oak Lawn - Co-Founder• Community Engagement and Inclusion Coordinator – Dallas Pride• City of Dallas Mayor's LGBT Task Force Safety Security and Services Committee ChairIn 2016, John was awarded the Spirit of Equality Leadership Award by the City of Dallas and Ally/Organization of the Year by the Stonewall Democrats of Dallas. He was also awarded a certificate of appreciation from LEAGUE at AT&T.