James is an accomplished engineering leader and author, currently serving as the CTO for Veterinary at Nordhealth. With a Ph. D. in compilers, he has extensive experience scaling teams, notably growing Brandwatch from a seed-round startup to a $450M acquisition. People who have worked with him often describe him as a diligent, hard-working, and empathetic leader.
Outside of his executive role, James is a prolific writer, having authored three books on engineering management and remote work, and he maintains a monthly newsletter. He lives in a rural part of the UK and enjoys playing the guitar and electronic drums in his spare time, valuing a healthy work-life balance that includes time with family.
He once turned down a career in academia to join a startup, a self-described "random walk" that set him on his successful path in the tech industry.
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