Summary
James is a seasoned technology and product leader with 12 years of experience building data-driven SaaS products and leading cross-functional engineering teams. As founder of Data Tactical Group and current Customer Success Manager at Solink, he blends hands-on technical curiosity—tinkering, coding, and fabrication—with executive coaching and product strategy. His background spans roles from CTO and VP at Emsi, where he scaled labor-market data products globally, to launching hardware/software integrations for oil & gas and consumer-facing recreation apps. He excels at translating complex data into actionable products and business cases, and has repeatedly stepped into interim product ownership for high-revenue SaaS offerings. Based in Monroe, Louisiana, James pairs entrepreneurial grit with a practical focus on team development and measurable customer outcomes—often smoothing the path between field operations and executive strategy.
13 years of coding experience
16 years of employment as a software developer
Hillsdale College
B.A., Business Administration, Management Information Systems, B.A., Business Administration, Management Information Systems at Washington State University