James Gemmell

James Gemmell is an accomplished technology professional specializing in foreign exchange (FX) systems, with extensive experience in the finance sector. Currently serving as Principal Engineer at Airwallex since November 2018, James has previously held significant roles at ANZ, including Senior Developer and eFX Dev Lead, where the focus was on developing an FX algo trading engine and enhancing price distribution. Earlier positions include Java Tech Lead at National Australia Bank, Senior FX Designer at ANZ, and Senior Analyst Programmer at National Australia Bank, where James contributed to the development of multi-bank portal capabilities and real-time FX trading solutions. Career highlights also include roles at RBS Global Banking & Markets and Goldman Sachs, showcasing a strong foundation in software engineering from an education background at the University of Cape Town, culminating in a Bachelor of Science (BSc) Honours in Computer Science.