James is a Senior Research Software Engineering Manager at the University of Birmingham, where he helps run the centralised RSE Service. His background spans research in computational mathematics as well as ‘full-stack’ software development in industry.

Since becoming an RSE in 2023, James has been actively involved in his regional group (chairing the 2025 RSE Midlands conference) and has contributed to the growth of the Green RSE SIG as a member of the Steering Committee. His goal as a Trustee is to continue supporting these groups while contributing at a larger scale to the wider aims of the Society.

His institutional profile includes further information on his research activity and latest work.