James Block

Head Of Engineering - RM at Alpha Group

James Block has a diverse work history, starting with their current role as Head of Engineering - RM at Alpha FX Group plc, a foreign exchange specialist company. Prior to this role, they worked as an Engineering Manager and an Information Risk Manager at the same company. Before joining Alpha FX Group, James served as a Technical Project Manager at an undisclosed company and as a Salesforce Developer at another organization.

In 2017, James completed a coding bootcamp at Le Wagon, where they gained proficiency in HTML and CSS. James also held a position with Hatton & Edwards Fine Wine Merchants, where they contributed to product development and implemented various systems to streamline processes. Additionally, James was a Customer Intelligence Analyst at Crowdcube, a leading investment crowdfunding platform.

During their career, James also had leadership roles, including serving as the Director of The Year Out Club, an online platform for courses and experiences for young individuals. James was also the Vice President of Exeter Entrepreneurs Society at the University of Exeter, where they organized speaking events to support young entrepreneurs.

James Block's wide range of experience demonstrates their adaptability and proficiency in various industries and roles.

James Block completed their education at the University of Exeter from 2013 to 2016, where they obtained a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree in the field of Law. Prior to that, they attended Radley College from 2009 to 2014, achieving excellent results with 10 A's at GCSE and 4 A's at A-Level, although the field of study is not specified. In 2017, James enrolled in Le Wagon, an institution from which they pursued a Ruby Course, although the end year is not provided. James also holds additional certifications, including a Tennis Coaching L1 from the Lawn Tennis Association obtained in January 2014 and Emergency first aid at work from the British Red Cross acquired in November 2013. James also possesses an L2 Power Boat Licence; however, the specific details regarding its acquisition are absent.

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Timeline

  • Head Of Engineering - RM

    May, 2022 - present

  • Engineering Manager

    January, 2021

  • Information Risk Manager

    June, 2020

  • Technical Project Manager

    August, 2018

  • Salesforce Developer

    October, 2017