James Barrett

James Barrett is a skilled software engineer with a diverse background in technical disciplines, including VHDL firmware development, Linux device driver writing, video codec optimization, API design, web development, and cloud computing. They have contributed to various open-source projects, including parts of Open Stack, and possess significant recent experience in cloud computing software solutions for the BBC, specializing in Python and modern C++ (C++17). Previously, James revised the VC-2 video codec specification and implemented it in optimized software, authored an IETF RFC regarding VC-2 conveyance over RTP, and implemented Precision Time protocol in custom FPGA firmware. James holds a PhD in Number Theory from King's College London and a 1st Class Honours MSci in Mathematics from Imperial College London.