James Hull

James Hull has a diverse work experience starting in 1996. James worked as a Pre-sales Consultant for JBA and Diagonal Solutions. In 2003, they worked as a Data Analyst for DWP, followed by a role as a Data Analyst for Bradford Royal Infirmary in 2004. James then became a Business Analyst at Provident Financial.

From 2005 to 2014, James worked at Science Warehouse Ltd, where they held various roles such as Implementation Consultant, Support Manager/Scrum Master, Development Manager, and Product Manager. During their time there, they introduced Agile and Scrum methodologies, managed software release cycles, mentored staff, and implemented a quality management system. James also developed eReports and the public website for Science Warehouse.

In 2014, James joined GE as a Software Developer, working with the International Tax Software Development division. James utilized agile practices and worked with technologies such as ColdFusion, Java, Oracle, and jQuery.

From 2017 to 2019, James worked as a Senior Developer at PwC, where they gained experience in development and technology.

Currently, James is working at Bloom Procurement Services, where they have progressed from the role of Senior eCommerce Manager to Head of Technology and now holds the position of Data & Technology Director. In their current role, they are responsible for all IT, Digital, Product, and Data provision within Bloom. James has developed a new web application, decommissioned an old line of business application, and transitioned data to a cloud-based data warehouse.

Overall, James has a wide range of experience in technology, development, management, and product management within various industries.

James Hull earned a BA (Hons) in Economics & Politics from the University of York from 1993 to 1996. From 1998 to 2001, they obtained a PGDip in Professional Computing from Leeds Beckett University. In 2023-2024, they pursued an Executive MBA at Leeds Trinity University. Additionally, they hold certifications such as Certified Scrum Product Owner from Scrum Alliance (obtained in March 2017), Certified Scrum Master (obtained in 2016), and Management 3.0 from Happy Melly (obtained in 2016).