James Keim is a seasoned technology professional with extensive experience in software development and technical leadership. Currently serving as Principal Solutions Architect at NextGear Capital since February 2017, James guides technology decisions and represents the technical aspects of a release train. Prior roles include Senior Software Engineer and Instructor at Eleven Fifty, where James taught future developers and contributed to selecting a Learning Management System. Additional experience includes leading a team at Eleven Fifty Consulting, developing web applications at ChaCha as Director of Web, and working with various software solutions at BlueSky Technology Partners, Haverstick Consulting, and Information Systems Experts. James holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.