Entrepreneur / CEO / COO / General Manager building great technology product and services businesses in cloud, enterprise software, SaaS and related products/services. Passionate early-adopter and evangelist for cloud computing - and all things cloud-native -  and its ability to transform IT. Strong across multiple competencies - sales, marketing, technology, finance & operations.

John. Treadway

I believe there’s a parallel between the autonomous driving market and internal AI strategy. Let me know what you think.

Elon Musk has said he doesn’t understand why other automakers won’t license Full Self-Driving (FSD) from Tesla. Some automakers, notably Rivian, Ford, and Mercedes-Benz, have determined that this technology is so central to their businesses that they cannot just abdicate it and let another company control their destiny. While this makes for more work and higher upfront risk, they are not wrong to want to "own" something so fundamental.

In 2026, we are seeing a similar shift in the enterprise. The bigger companies are often avoiding "renting" external AI stacks tied to a single vendor (OpenAI, Salesforce, etc.) in favor of building a sovereign internal AI stack. Here is why the "Own vs. Rent" debate is shifting:

- Data Sovereignty & Security: You keep your IP and customer data behind your own firewall, not a third-party black box.

- Operational Control: You aren't at the mercy of a vendor's pricing hikes, model deprecations, or roadmap pivots. Control your roadmap, control your destiny.

- The "Unified Brain": An internal stack connects all your siloed data (CRM, ERP, Slack) into one cohesive intelligence layer.

- Unit Economics: While "renting" is cheap at first, building your own infrastructure avoids the compounding "SaaS tax" at scale. If you have 2,000 employees, even part of the stack will be $720k per year (at $30). Add in the siloed AI add-ons from Salesforce, ServiceNow and others and that number can quickly balloon! You can "own" your own stack for a lot less - and use the savings to fund enablement, process change and other super-important efforts. 

- Custom Moats: Generalist vendor AIs are a commodity; an AI stack fine-tuned on your proprietary processes is a competitive advantage.

The takeaway: If AI is going to be the "engine" of your company, do you want to own the engine, or just lease the same system your competitor is using?

#AIStrategy #EnterpriseAI #SovereignAI #Innovation #DigitalTransformation

John Treadway

CEO of AI Technology Partners, provider of governed, adopted, enterprise AI—deployed in our client’s environment and under their control

I am very excited to welcome Dave MacKay as SVP, Client Strategy & Partnerships at AI Technology Partners!

Dave is a senior go-to-market and strategy leader with more than 25 years of experience helping technology companies translate AI, advanced analytics, and cloud capabilities into clear customer demand and measurable business outcomes. At AI Technology Partners (AITP), he is focused on accelerating early customer traction and shaping our go-to-market strategy in the generative and agentic AI landscape.

His background spans enterprise analytics, cloud platforms, and professional services, with leadership roles at SAS, Cognos, Onica, and Slalom, as well as early-stage growth firms. Across these environments, Dave has consistently helped organizations open new markets, validate repeatable sales motions, and extend platforms into new use cases and verticals. He is particularly known for building and leading high-performing, cross-functional teams that align strategy, sales, partners, and delivery around concrete outcomes.

Dave’s strength lies in bridging strategy and execution. He brings a pragmatic, market-driven perspective that helps teams focus on what actually drives adoption, revenue, and scale.

Dave is working closely with me and the rest of the leadership team to inject real-world market signal into how we position, sell, and partner as the company grows. His mandate is to drive early market traction through hands-on collaboration with clients and strategic partners, helping refine and scale AITP’s go-to-market approach.

Outside of work, Dave enjoys staying active and spending time outdoors, including fishing and tennis.

Dave is widely respected for his strategic judgment, collaborative leadership style, and ability to create clarity through action. We are excited to have him join AITP as we continue to build practical AI solutions that deliver real business outcomes.

Private

Manage property portfolio of three residential flats, overseeing tenant relations, lease agreements, and property maintenance, ensuring high occupancy rates and tenant satisfaction.

Coordinate renovation projects and repairs across multiple properties, utilizing strong vendor management skills and maintaining strict timelines and budgets to enhance property value and tenant experience.

Implement operational processes for tenant screening, rent collection, and property upkeep, optimizing workflows and reducing operational costs by 15% through effective resource management and process improvement.

Project Manager

Restatop

Own shares in the company and therefore be one of the owners of the company. 

Have the right to participate in the company's annual general meetings, which discuss the company's financial position, future prospects, strategies, and goals. 

The general meetings also elect the company's board of directors and auditors.

Right to receive information about the company's operations and financial position. 

Ask questions to the company's management and board of directors at general meetings or directly to company representatives.

Opportunity to vote at general meetings and influence the company's decision-making.

Partner 

Housing company

Led end-to-end project management for the sale and rental of a residential property, from initial market analysis to final tenant acquisition, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.

Executed comprehensive stakeholder engagement maintaining open communication channels with potential buyers, real estate agents, and property management teams to maximize interest and drive decision-making.

Performed rigorous market analysis and pricing strategy assessing competitive landscape and adjusting approach to optimize both sales and rental outcomes.

Orchestrated contingency planning and risk management pivoting from sales to rental strategy upon market feedback, securing a tenant within a tight deadline.

Managed contract negotiations and agreements overseeing all legal and financial aspects of the property transaction, ensuring compliance and satisfaction for all parties involved.

Lead Project Manager

Capgemini

Facilitate seamless stakeholder communication with Finnish-speaking clients, ensuring alignment with project goals by effectively addressing their unique needs and concerns.

Deliver customized project solutions for Finnish clients, leveraging language proficiency and cultural insights to exceed client expectations and strengthen long-term partnerships.

Provide language and cultural expertise for internal project teams, enhancing cross-functional collaboration and optimizing project workflows for successful delivery.

Proactively manage client issues and escalations utilizing problem-solving methodologies to resolve concerns efficiently, resulting in higher client satisfaction and project success.

Act as a cultural liaison between Finnish clients and the project team, ensuring alignment with client preferences and enhancing stakeholder engagement and retention.

Using the following systems on a daily basis: Citrix, Sailpoint, SNOW, Outlook, Genesys.

Project Support Analyst

I help companies looking to buy custom software services to match with the right software development company in Poland.

Using my vast network of software houses in PL, I can find you the right software company to talk to. 

If you are a CTO, VP of Engineering or similar, let's talk.

Custom Software Broker

Housing Community

Participated in project planning and scope definition, analysing the impact of the piping renovation on the housing company and its residents to ensure alignment with project objectives.

Contributed to vendor selection and procurement processes, ensuring that selected contractors met required reliability and competency standards for successful project execution.

Facilitated stakeholder communication, providing residents with detailed information on renovation schedules, costs, and impacts while addressing their questions and concerns promptly.

Conducted ongoing project monitoring and quality assurance, ensuring that contractors adhered to the project plan and maintained high-quality standards throughout the renovation process.

Managed project budgets and cost controls, ensuring financial oversight, approving payments, and verifying the accuracy of invoices to keep the project within budget.

Organized and led project meetings with contractors and residents, ensuring transparent communication, progress updates, and the timely resolution of any concerns raised by stakeholders.

Assistant Project Manager

Responsible for the general administration and decision-making of the housing cooperative. 
Organize meetings and keep a record of important decisions.

Responsible for the financial management of the housing cooperative, including preparing the budget, examining the financial statements, filing tax returns, and paying necessary bills and invoices.

Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the housing cooperative's facilities and equipment. Ensure that common areas and equipment are in good condition and organize repairs as needed.

Responsible for the communication and information of the housing cooperative to shareholders and residents. Inform them of important decisions, events, and changes in the operation of the housing cooperative.

Responsible for the safety and risk management of the housing cooperative. 
Ensure, for example, fire safety, the preparation of safety plans, and the necessary insurance policies.

Represent the housing cooperative in collaboration with, for example, banks, insurance companies, authorities, and other parties. 
Ensure that the housing cooperative operates in accordance with laws and regulations.

Board Member

Wipro

-Managed stakeholder communication, ensuring consistent updates and alignment with project goals during the migration between digital signature tools.

-Provided support to project managers assisting in the verification and tracking of tasks, milestones, and deliverables to ensure project progress.

-Monitored and reported on project issues and risks, utilizing tools like Excel, email, and Teams to maintain clear and organized documentation.

-Addressed client inquiries and concerns, ensuring their needs were met and contributing to a positive project experience.

-Participated in regular team meetings, proactively identifying and raising key issues and risks to facilitate timely resolution.

-Assisted in gathering project requirements, contributing to the definition of project scope, activities, budget, and delivery timelines.

Business Analyst

Home Renovation Project

-Successfully oversaw all aspects of the renovation project, from concept, plan, execution, implementation.

• Created project timeline, coordinated with contractors, and ensured adherence to budget constraints.

• Managed a strict budget, optimized expenses while maintain the project's quality and integrity.

 • Concepted and executed the interior design, selecting materials, colours, and furnishings to create a living space.

• Addressed unexpected challenges and setbacks that arose during the renovation, adaptability and problem solve.

• Paid attention to every aspect of the project, ensuring that the finished flat reflected the expected outcome.

Cognizant

Review and analyze various types of video content to identify and tag relevant information according to predefined guidelines.

Work closely with other team members, providing feedback and sharing your insights to help improve the overall quality of the content analysis process.

Use Finnish language skills to review and analyze video content in that language and provide support to other team members who may need help with Finnish-related tasks.

Video Content Analyst with Finnish

About Me

IT Project Manager & Business Analyst with over 10 years of experience in project management within the residential real estate industry and international business. I have successfully bought, sold, and renovated properties while managing multiple rental units as a landlord.

Beyond real estate, I specialize in custom software development matchmaking, connecting businesses with top-tier software development outsourcing agencies. If you're a CTO, Engineering Manager, or VP of Engineering seeking a reliable software development partner, I can help you find the right fit.

Global Experience & Multilingual Skills
Having lived and worked across Finland, the USA, Belgium, and Poland, I bring a truly international perspective to business and project management. Fluent in Finnish and English, I excel in collaborating with global teams, enhancing communication, and ensuring project success in diverse environments.

Current Endeavors
🚀 Studying to become a private pilot – applying my problem-solving, precision, and risk management skills to aviation.

📞 Contact Me:
🇫🇮 Finnish speakers: 0440223943
🇵🇱 Polish speakers: 519653009

💡 How Can I Help You? Looking for a skilled IT Project Manager or need a custom software development partner? Let’s connect!

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