James Socol

Staff Software Engineer

James Socol is a seasoned software engineer with extensive experience in leadership roles across various technology companies. Currently serving as a Staff Software Engineer at Fastly since April 2024, Socol previously held multiple positions at Policygenius Inc., including Senior Staff Engineer, where strategic technical vision enhanced product development efficiency, as well as Director of Engineering and Senior Engineering Manager, focusing on team development and remote work adaptation. Prior experience includes Director of Engineering at Condé Nast, leading consumer product teams, and founding TodaysMeet, a classroom backchannel platform. Socol's career also features roles at notable companies such as Mozilla Corporation, where leadership in community platforms and web development was demonstrated. With a BS in Mathematics from Michigan State University, Socol has built a diverse skill set in engineering management, mentoring, and software development.

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