Leads Technology and Product for InvoCure, an online medical marketplace and supply chain solution for medical care facilities.

As the Founding Chief Technology Officer at PublicSquare (NYSE:PSQH), James built and led the company's Technology and Product teams as pre-funded startup through MVP launch, 2 investment rounds and becoming available nationwide. Under James' leadership, PublicSquare's platform gained over 1 million unique users and 30,000 businesses within the first year of launch and has seen tremendous growth after going public in 2023.

As Director of Technology at VaynerCommerce, James successfully managed the department budget and ran daily operations, meeting tight deadlines for multiple clients while leading and mentoring the engineering team. He also expertly architected solutions for complex builds, such as Bodybuilding.com and Hydrow.com, and formed valuable partnerships with vendors and service providers.

Shiny Robot is an engineering and development firm established in 2008, offering innovative solutions to bring great ideas to life. As a one-man operation, James, the founder of Shiny Robot, offers his expertise and experience to help clients turn their creative vision into a tangible reality. James’ goal is to provide outstanding service and bring your ideas to life with precision and creativity.Agency clients include Deutsch, Sew, 72 & Sunny, Exopolis, Trailer Park, Platform LA, RED Interactive (FF0000), Kastner & Partners, among others. Notable brands include Warner Brothers, VW, TOCA Soccer, Burble, InvoCure, HTC, PlayStation, Pop Secret, Fresh and Easy, Fox, NBC Universal, Sony Pictures, WB Games, Walmart, Sams Club, Unilever, Sears, Coca-Cola Co, Disney, Capcom, Taco Bell, Infinity Ward, Activision, Microsoft, Nexon, Johnson & Johnson, and GlaxoSmithKline, NCSoft, Beachbody, Red Bull, Activision, Ford, and Gap.

James was a trusted leader at Beachbody for over 4 years, where he led several teams and initiatives, including the successful rebuild of beachbodyondemand.com and the launch of Openfit in 2019, demonstrating his technical leadership and dedication to delivering quality results.

James was thrilled to accept the challenge of heading up INK's newly formed Technology department to accommodate INK's newly acquired digital business of Yokohama Tire. With his astute leadership and technical expertise, James led the creation of innovative digital marketing products, establishing INK as an industry leader with successful digital campaigns and attracting new clients, earning the company a reputation for setting industry standards.

James was brought in to oversee the technical side of several brands for Deutsch, including the launching of Pop Secret’s 2012/2013 digital campaign. James worked with colleagues in Project Management and Creative to develop detailed production schedules, technical documents and hired the team responsible for completing each project as scheduled. An industry first, James developed a unique Chrome extension (Pop Search) for this campaign that allowed users to search the multiple streaming platforms for specific movies and tv shows.

As a Senior Developer at Lunchbox, James was responsible for constructing dynamic and engaging consumer-facing websites in Flash, JavaScript and HTML for brands sold at Walmart.com. He also contributed to Walmart platforms like SoundCheck, MovieCenter, and GameCenter. With a focus on not just engagement but also sales, James took charge in developing internal tools, improving workflows, and maintaining the in-house toolset and framework, showcasing his technical leadership and ability.

James was hired to construct media components, banners, and digital websites for the Red Bull brand.

James began his entrepreneurial journey as a college freelancer in Iowa and later moved to Los Angeles in 2005 to turn his freelance business into Mode 7 Interactive, a successful web design and digital advertising firm. Mode 7 offered design and development services, specializing in Flash banner ad campaigns. James excelled as a web designer and developer, with a passion for creating dynamic websites for commercial brands and the entertainment industry. He focused on full-stack design and expanded his expertise to include Javascript, DevOps, and more. His technical expertise and creative vision made him a valuable asset in the industry and a sought-after professional, working on high-profile projects for movies, videogames, and consumer brands.

James was hired by the Warner Brothers Advanced Digital Services Department to construct a platform for consumers and press, offering a reliable and secure method for previewing and downloading Warner Bros movies for promotional purposes.

James worked with RED (previously Plush Digital) as one of his first freelance clients after graduating from college. He specialized in designing, animating, and building websites and banner advertisements for the movie and entertainment industry.