Dennie James

Dennie James has a diverse work experience that spans various industries and roles. In 2016, Dennie worked as a Digital Growth Advisor at Sensis until 2017. From 2013 to 2018, Dennie held multiple positions at Deosso Design, including Assistant Business Manager, Marketing Manager, and Marketing Assistant. During this time, Dennie also worked as a Health Insurance Specialist at Medibank from 2017 to 2018. In 2020, Dennie became the Head of Product & Technology at BAIOTEQ. In 2019, Dennie founded the Gradenova Foundation, a Canadian not-for-profit organization focused on empowering people of color through blockchain. Additionally, Dennie served as a Freelance Consultant, providing technology, branding, and marketing guidance to various clients since 2018. In 2022, Dennie joined Forbes Technology Council as an Official Member. Furthermore, Dennie is currently a Professor of Internet Studies at City University of Seattle, specializing in social media and society. Lastly, Dennie is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Digiphy, a company dedicated to simplifying web3 adoption and fostering a digital metaverse.

Dennie James's education history includes obtaining a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Management from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Additionally, Dennie holds a Master of Engineering (MEng) degree in Technology & Innovation Management from Carleton University. Furthermore, Dennie has a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree from Deakin University. In terms of certifications, Dennie has obtained the Certified Applied AI Professional and Certified Data Scientist certifications from IBM in January 2020. Additionally, Dennie has completed the Social Sector Leadership program from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business in October 2015.