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James Brennan

Business Development Representative And Alliance Lead - Amazon Web Services at Beyond Limits

James Brennan has a diverse work experience spanning over several companies and industries. James started their career as a Classified Advertising Sales Manager at Chilton Publishing in 1995 and later moved to Cahners Business Information, where they served as an Advertising Sales Manager for the Cable and Telecommunications Industry. During their time at Cahners Business Information, they managed and increased classified advertising sections in four industry-leading publications, generating over $1 million in advertising revenue per year.

In 2000, James joined VerticalNet as an Inside Sales Representative, where they generated strategic electronic business solutions for small, medium, and large businesses. James educated clients on understanding online e-commerce marketplaces and software.

From 2002 to 2010, James worked at General Electric as a West Region Sales Representative. James achieved year-over-year growth on a multi-million dollar portfolio of customers and consistently placed in the top 10 of over 150 sales representatives in revenue growth. James met or exceeded annual goals for leasing and selling large equipment, as well as additional revenue-generating services.

Following their time at General Electric, James joined Micro Strategies in 2011 as a Business Development Manager. Here, they generated new business and prospects for various products and services, including business analytics, information security, cloud computing, and advanced infrastructure. James also pioneered the corporate use of LinkedIn, resulting in a significant following and increased traffic to the company website.

In 2014, James joined ColdLight, a PTC Business, as the Director of Inside Business Development. James built new business for predictive analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning software. James mapped data into and managed CRM systems and created and executed direct marketing campaigns.

From 2015 to 2017, James served as a Relationship Manager at ThingWorx, a PTC Technology company. James managed a global ecosystem of Internet of Things partners and ensured partner growth through cross-functional collaboration with technical, enablement, and marketing teams. James also drove ThingWorx IoT partner success through various initiatives, including relationship management, business planning, technical enablement, and marketing and communication management.

In 2018, James joined Kii, Inc. as a Business Development Manager, focusing on North America. Kii is a leader in the IoT PaaS space, and James played a crucial role in enabling partners to develop, deploy, and manage IoT solutions for multiple verticals. James significantly reduced deployment and life cycle costs through a multi-tenant framework.

Most recently, in 2022, James joined Beyond Limits as a Business Development Representative. Beyond Limits is an AI company that incorporates proven technologies from Caltech and NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab into advanced industrial AI solutions. James contributes to the company's unique heritage and helps it thrive in extreme conditions where other AI companies cannot operate.

Overall, James Brennan is an experienced professional with a strong background in business development, sales, and strategic partnerships across various industries, including technology, advertising, and telecommunications.

James Brennan attended Penn State University from 1988 to 1991, where they obtained a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) degree. James later pursued further education at Saint Joseph's University from 2004 to 2006, earning a Master of Science degree in Environmental, Health, and Safety. Additionally, James Brennan holds a Green Belt Certification in Process Improvement from Six Sigma, although the specific month and year of attainment are not provided.

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