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James Strickland

COO at Verv

James Strickland has an extensive work experience in various roles and companies. James currently serves as the COO at Verv since January 2022, and previously held the position of CTO from February 2019 to January 2022. Prior to their time at Verv, they worked as the CEO at Rohånn from November 2014 to January 2019. Their responsibilities included researching, developing, and licensing statistical arbitrage, machine learning, and momentum analysis tools for forex clients. James also integrated these tools with leading brokers and had expertise in quantitative techniques and AI-based predictive entries and exits. Before that, James served as the Director of New Product Platforms for Sky Q at Sky, where they played a key role in transforming the satellite/IP infrastructure and consumer proposition. James provided strategic advice to the executive board and led the development of the Sky Q application execution environment design. From 2008 to 2013, they worked as the CTO at Freesat, where they led a team and achieved significant sales growth. Prior to Freesat, James worked as the Director of IPTV Business Development at Scientific Atlanta from September 2007 to August 2008, where they successfully implemented business strategies and launched new AV lines to the market. James also held the role of Sales Director EMEA OpenTV at Kudelski Group from September 2005 to August 2007, where they secured the profitability of OpenTVs licensee portfolio and had full P&L accountability for key accounts. Lastly, James held the position of Business Development Manager at Pace from 2000 to 2005, where they orchestrated manufacturing deals, secured strategic wins, and developed major accounts in EMEA.

James Strickland completed their education from 1990 to 1995 at the University of Hertfordshire, where they attained a Bachelor of Science (Honors) degree in Computer Science. In addition to their degree, they hold certifications such as BS/ISO 9001 auditor and Continuous Improvement facilitator from ISO - International Organization for Standardization. James is also a Chartered Engineer, Chartered IT Professional, and an elected member of the British Computer Society, all obtained from BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. Specific dates of attainment for the certifications are not provided.

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