James Holgate

James Holgate has a diverse and extensive work experience in the software engineering industry. James began their career in 2013 as a freelancer, developing java plugins to enhance game server experiences. Between 2013 and 2018, they successfully built their skills and transitioned to creating their own limited company, Exloki IT Services Ltd, to better manage their business relationships.

In 2016, James joined Niknea, LLC as the Principal Software Engineer. James worked on a successful top game server, partnered with a large gaming creator, and their work reached a wide audience of gamers. In this role, James was the main programmer and received occasional support from part-time engineers.

In 2017, James joined Mineteria, Inc as a Senior Software Engineer. James collaborated with the CEO to create custom games and monetize influencer audiences. James played a significant role in building the fundamental systems for a multi-instanced gaming environment using java.

Also in 2017, James joined Voldex as the Head of Engineering. James started as a Lead Software Engineer and oversaw the acquisition and growth of 5 UGC game servers. During their tenure, Voldex experienced substantial growth, and James was commended by the CEO for their success in pushing the company to new heights. James later became the Chief Technology Officer, responsible for smooth communication between all departments and engineering.

In 2018, James worked as a Software Engineer at Arkham Entertainment LLC, maintaining top game servers and providing system administration support.

Currently, James is a Senior Software Engineer at Hazelcast, starting in 2023.

James Holgate attended Gloucestershire College from 2014 to 2016, where they studied Computer Software Engineering but did not obtain a degree.