John Burgard

Sr. Director, Business Intelligence

Churchill Downs

John Burgard is senior director of business intelligence at Churchill Downs Incorporated, where he leads the Gaming BI team in delivering analytics solutions that drive value across casino and racing operations. With over 15 years of experience in data architecture, software development, and BI strategy, he’s led the transformation of legacy systems into modern intelligence platforms. His work integrates AI and ML into development and reporting workflows. Prior to Churchill Downs, he held analytics roles in the utility, healthcare, and marketing sectors. He holds an MS in computer science and a BA in economics from the University of Louisville.


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