Richard James

Richard James is an experienced IT professional with a strong background in managing technical teams and IT departments across various industries. Currently serving as the Director of IT at BlackSky since July 2018, Richard oversees the IT department, manages budgets, vendors, and contracts, and supports both on-premises and cloud infrastructure. Previous roles include IT Manager at Black Pixel, Senior Manager of IT at Electronic Arts (EA), and Server Engineering Supervisor at Childrens Hospital, where Richard implemented key systems and processes to optimize IT operations. Other positions span various companies, including Qualis Health and The Regence Group, with a focus on building and restructuring IT environments. Richard has a solid educational foundation with ongoing studies at the University of Washington and previous qualifications from Bellevue College.