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James Jones, MSCS

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Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at SideKix HQ Inc.
📍 Greater Chicago Area, United States

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.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Chicago Area, United States
Personality Overview

How James shows up

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.

Priorities

Topics James cares 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.
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Career

Work history

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

Media appearances

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Education
Master of Science - MS
Stanford University
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Purdue University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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