Hi, I'm James đź‘‹
Bilingual Creative Technologist with 12+ years of experience spanning Entrepreneurship and Startups, AI, Product Management and Strategy, Software Development, and business growth.
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About

Back in 2018, during my son's first year, I became determined to do him proud by doing what I love. I'm a very mission driven person and I left my job as a Facilities Engineer and dove headfirst into startups and technology. I went on to build Voalá Immersive Technology (an AR startup) and have since worked in multiple early-stage startups in Ireland and abroad. I thrive leading startup product development, building AI-driven solutions, and driving cross-functional collaboration. Currently, I'm working as Head of Product in a stealth startup in Medical AI. I'm also developing IAMAI, a creative project with the long term vison to give AI superpowers to all. I especially enjoy working on user-centric design, front-end development, and strategic planning for global markets.

Work Experience

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MiAI Law

Nov 2024 - Jan 2025
AI Product Lead
Driving front-end development for an AI Legal Research System, focusing on scalable and efficient solutions for Big Law in Australia.
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MarketSizer

Mar 2024 - Oct 2024
Product Strategy Consultant
Led product acceleration, iterative process improvements, and front-end development in Next.js/React. Facilitated workshops on product strategy and user journeys.
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Emergegen AI

Dec 2023 - Mar 2024
Chief Product Officer
Orchestrated AI roadmaps for global financial and music industry clients. Oversaw front-end development, product management, and executive-level strategy.
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ESW

Nov 2022 - Dec 2023
Product Strategy Analyst
Analyzed tech trends to shape product strategy. Spearheaded AI workshops, influenced executive decisions, and initiated intrapreneurial solutions.
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Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth

Dec 2022 - Present
Member - Autism Innovation Strategy Oversight and Advisory Group (Voluntary)
Advising on the national strategy for autistic and neurodivergent communities, focusing on innovation and empowerment. Currently contributing to the implementation of the Autism Innovation Strategy.
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Vstage

Mar 2022 - Sep 2022
Product Manager Consultant
Accelerated AR/VR capabilities, built an AR product line, and ran agile sprints. Owned product roadmap and guided cross-functional teams.
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Voalá Immersive Technology

Feb 2019 - Jan 2022
Chief Product Officer & Founder
Founded AR-focused startup. Secured funding, delivered cutting-edge solutions, and led product vision, software dev, and go-to-market strategy.
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NICB (Dublin City University)

Jul 2017 - Oct 2018
Facilities Engineer
Provided technical support, maintenance, and calibration of laboratory equipment. Ensured safety compliance.
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TOMRA Sorting Food

Apr 2016 - Apr 2017
Business Development Specialist (LATAM)
Led market analysis, generating leads and mapping competitor info. Influenced expansion decisions into South American markets.
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Financial Way Group LLC

Apr 2015 - Apr 2016
Foreign Trade Representative
Sourced and negotiated with Brazilian product suppliers for Polish clients. Managed legal aspects of Brazilian trades.
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Pracatum

Jul 2011 - Dec 2015
English Language Teacher & Technologist
Developed and taught English courses. Managed blended learning IT infrastructure, offered translation and interpreting services.
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ReLOVEution

Jun 2008 - Dec 2011
Band Manager
Oversaw bookings, tours, and album recordings. Managed payroll and brand strategies for the band.

Skills

Creativity
Music Production
Video Production
Artificial Intelligence
Generative AI
Adobe Premiere Pro
React
Next.js
Typescript
Node.js
Postgres
Docker
Prompt Engineering
AR/VR
Product Management
Strategic Planning
Public Speaking
Prisma
TailwindCSS
Shadcn UI
Magic UI
Stripe
Vercel
Hackathons

I like building things

During my time in ESW, I hosted an AI hackathon. Company wide event that brought together both technical and non-techinical people to build innovative solutions to internal problems. It was eye-opening to see the endless possibilities brought to life by a group of motivated and passionate individuals.

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    Hackathon ESW AI Agents

    Dublin, Ireland

    Hosted an AI Agent hackathon for over 100 participants, focused on creating innovative solutions using AI agents.
Contact

Get in Touch

Want to chat? Just shoot me a dm with a direct question on twitter and I'll respond whenever I can. I will ignore all soliciting.