James Smith

James Smith is an experienced sales and development professional currently serving as the SDR Director at Dialpad, a leader in cloud-based business communications. Previously, James held positions at Starburst, where responsibilities included Enterprise SDR Leader and Data Native SDR Manager, focusing on data access and insights. At Confluent, James contributed as Sales Development Enablement Program Manager and Enterprise SDR Team Lead, working with real-time data solutions for major corporations. James participated in BreakLine Education, connecting veterans to tech careers, and worked as an Account Executive at Orion Talent to support military veterans' employment opportunities. James's career began in the US Navy as a Surface Warfare Officer, complemented by a Bachelor of Science from the University of Oklahoma and an MBA from LSU Shreveport.