John Gardiner joined SirsiDynix in 2008, initially tasked with developing and executing the company's long-term strategy as its chief strategy officer, and was appointed to the position of chief financial officer in September 2009. John is responsible for strategic planning as well as the financial, legal, human resource and facilities operations for SirsiDynix worldwide. He leads SirsiDynix's strategic growth to ensure SirsiDynix remains the global leader in library technology solutions.

John's expertise is felt in sales and marketing initiatives, product planning and operational performance improvement. He has worked in software technology for more than 10 years, focusing on enterprise software growth companies, where he has lead successful initiatives in corporate strategy, finance and operations, as well as designing new customer-friendly product bundles and volume licensing programs. John has served as a chief financial officer and finance executive for other software companies such as Citrix Systems, where he has focused on making it easier to do business and improving the customer experience. John, a certified public accountant, earned both his master's and bachelor's degrees in accounting from the University of Florida, where he graduated with high honors.

Talin R. Bingham is SirsiDynix's chief technology officer and chief architect, leading the company's worldwide research and development efforts. Talin has more than 20 years of software engineering experience, including 10 years at the management level for a range of product development organizations. Most recently, he has served as a consultant in developing complex software systems and applications and as vice president of development for Verticore Technologies.

Talin also has worked for Cimetrix Inc., Century Software, Wasatch Interactive Learning, Unisys Corp., and Boeing Corp. He holds a bachelor's degree in computer science from Griffin College in Bellevue, Wash.