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James Lawson

Enthusiast · DISC type i
CEO and CISO of J and J Investment at J and J
📍 Fair Oaks, California, United States

James is the CEO and CISO of J and J Investment, where he manages a diverse investment portfolio and provides in-depth financial planning. His background includes senior management roles at IBM and Verizon, along with product management at Kyndryl. He studied Earth Science at UC San Diego.

Outside of his financial career, James is an avid spectator of major international sports, having expressed excitement about attending both the World Cup and the Olympics. He is also passionate about wildlife, volunteering his time to protect California Eagles.

A personal motto he frequently shares is: "A Goal without a plan is just a wish! "

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
CEO and CISO of J and J Investment
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Fair Oaks, California, United States
Personality Overview

How James shows up

Consensus Focused
Non-Confrontational
Story Driven

They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word.

Priorities

Topics James cares about

Retirement Planning
As CEO of an investment firm, he provides in-depth financial planning for retirement, including 401k rebalancing.
Cybersecurity Vendors
He serves as CISO and previously managed relationships with cybersecurity vendors like Proofpoint, Palo Alto, and Crowdstrike while at Kyndryl.
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Career

Work history

1-2022
CEO and CISO of J and J Investment
J and J
5-2021 - 12-2024
Volunteer protecting California Eagles
Freelance
4-2022 - 3-2023
Product Manager
Kyndryl
9-2017 - 3-2022
Senior Manager
IBM
2-2002 - 9-2017
Senior Manager
Verizon Business
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
1991 - 1995
Earth Science
UC San Diego
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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