Summary
James Burns is a technical product manager and seasoned software leader with 11 years of experience building security- and compliance-focused platforms, particularly in cloud, Kubernetes, and virtual networking. He combines deep hands-on engineering across Java, Python, C/C++, Clojure and embedded Android with product instincts honed as a founder and CTO, translating cross-functional ideas into practical features that reduce compliance pain. His background includes architecting compliance scanners for major cloud providers and Kubernetes runtime events, designing SDN and Wi‑Fi security systems, and driving developer and user communities. Comfortable bridging research and delivery, he has repeatedly balanced release velocity with technical debt while capturing product and patent opportunities. Based in Stratham, NH, he also brings a teaching and community-building bent—regularly blogging, speaking, and mentoring—to accelerate adoption of complex technical solutions. An uncommon strength is his ability to program networks as first-class application resources, turning edge connectivity into programmable infrastructure.
11 years of coding experience
24 years of employment as a software developer
Full Stack Web Development Certification Computer Software Engineering, Full Stack Web Development Certification Computer Software Engineering at Free Code Camp
MS BS Computer Science (Natural Language Processing), MS BS Computer Science (Natural Language Processing) at University of New Hampshire