James Willis

James Willis has extensive experience in software engineering and leadership roles. James is currently the Director of Software Engineering at Kennesaw State University. Prior to this, they worked as the CTO at Fitspot Wellness, Inc. from 2018 to 2020. From 2015 to 2017, James served as the Director of Software Engineering at Riskonnect, Inc., where they managed architectural direction and coordinated product development. James also played a pivotal role in leading the development teams and improving productivity. Before that, James worked as a Senior Product Developer at BravePoint and as a Principal Solutions Developer at Progress Software. James began their career as a Senior Software Engineer at EarthLink and later transitioned to a Senior Solutions Developer/Consultant role at Progress Software, where they provided technical consultation and created various packages and toolsets. Overall, James has a strong background in software engineering, leadership, and technical consulting.

James Willis completed their education at the Georgia Institute of Technology. James earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in Computer Science from 2016 to 2020. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science from the same institution, attending from 2012 to 2014. In addition to their academic degrees, James has also obtained certifications, including Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) from Scrum.org in 2017, and Salesforce Trailhead Badges from Salesforce Trailhead (exact date not provided).