James Leone

James Leone is an experienced professional at the intersection of business strategy and technical execution, currently serving as the Azure Platform Director at IBM. With a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Southern California, they have held prominent roles including Senior Manager for Development Platforms at St. Jude Medical, where they managed cross-functional teams to enhance medical software development. Previously, they contributed as a Practice Lead at Taos and focused on DevOps as a DevOps Ambassador for the DevOps Institute, providing expertise through interviews, webinars, and podcasts. Their extensive background also includes earlier roles at Sony, Paramount Digital Entertainment, and Abbott, where they emphasized security and agile methodologies in tech solutions.