Jim Walmsley

Jim Walmsley is a versatile musician and accomplished software developer with extensive experience in both fields. As a musician, Jim has worked as a guitarist, singer, chorister, songwriter, recording artist, and composer, playing lead guitar across various bands and music styles including rock, blues, and reggae since 1978. In the software development realm, Jim has held senior roles at notable companies such as Flux Federation and NZ Customs, focusing on Java development and system integrations, including projects involving AWS deployment and modernizing applications. Jim's career began at IBM, where a 22-year tenure included positions in technical support and software development. Jim holds multiple degrees from the University of Canterbury, including a Master of Science in Resource Management and degrees in Chemistry, Political Science, and Computer Science.