James Payne

James Payne has extensive experience in data and AI/ML, currently serving as the Head of Data and AI/ML and Head of Digital & DataOps at Blackbook.ai since February 2020, where responsibilities include building and supporting a team focused on cloud digital platforms and data operations. Previous roles include Senior Consultant at Bistech, where expertise was applied in designing and implementing analytics environments leveraging Microsoft Azure technologies, and Chief Data Wrangler & Managing Director at Evoke Intelligence, providing consulting on comprehensive data solutions. Additionally, James has held positions as a Senior IT Consultant at DWS, Data Warehouse Designer/DBA at FLSmidth Ludowici, and System Support at Ludowici Mineral Processing Equipment, developing skills in data warehousing, business intelligence, and IT systems. James holds a Bachelor of Information Technology in Data Communications and Programming from Queensland University of Technology.