James Jones, MSCS

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DISC Type : DC

Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at SideKix HQ Inc.

Greater Chicago Area, United States

Overview

James Jones is a technology executive and the current CTO of SideKix HQ Inc. , with deep expertise in identifying and commercializing emerging technologies. A Stanford University graduate, his career at Verizon and Nokia focused on wireless tech (5G/6G), AI transformation, and LEO satellites. Colleagues describe him as intelligent, perceptive, and a leader with integrity.

He holds multiple patents, including one for a method and system for enabling cellular device-to-satellite communications.

Personality Overview

Thorough Evaluator

Fast But Analytical

ROI Driven

More than the product, they care about the impact of the product.  They like to move fast and expect the same from others. They prefer to be the ones controlling the conversation or defining the terms.

Topics They Care About

AI Transformation
His focus includes AI transformation, evidenced by recent certifications in LLMs and posts about Generative AI's probabilistic nature.
Next-Gen Wireless
A core focus throughout his career, leading technical architecture for 5G at Nokia and technology strategy at Verizon.
Satellite Communications
Holds patents for satellite communication systems and lists LEO Satellites as a key area of professional focus.

Media Appearances

James has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2025
Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at SideKix HQ Inc.
6-2019 - 6-2025
Associate Director - Technology Strategy & Business Development at Verizon
1-2014 - 9-2018
Director, Mobile Networks Chief Technical Architect at Nokia
10-2012 - 1-2014
Director, Wireless Chief Technical Architect - IoT Business Development at Nokia
8-2010 - 10-2012
Director, Program Lead and General Manager Small Cells at Nokia

Education

Master of Science - MS from Stanford University
Bachelor of Science (BS) from Purdue University

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Insights For Selling To James

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship
  • Refer to testimonials from well-known industry leaders
  • Speak about competitive differentiation that your product offers

DONT's

  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them
  • Do not back off when challenged, respond with a confident, objective answer instead
  • Do not hesitate from asking counter questions, just avoid challenging their authority

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with James is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from James

  • If they decide not to go ahead, they will say no without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will James move?

  • They can reach decisions fairly quickly if they are convinced.
  • Can James take some risk or not?

  • They don’t mind risks but can be quite binary about them.

You And James

Personality Compatibility


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