James Robertson

James Robertson has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. James is currently working at PBS as the Vice President of Information Technology since September 2023. Prior to that, they served as the Principal Program Manager at Meta from October 2022 to September 2023.

Before joining Meta, James worked at the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) from July 2019 to October 2022, where they held the position of Deputy Chief Information Officer. In this role, they were responsible for managing and overseeing IT infrastructure operations for the Washington DC Metro system.

From January 2018 to July 2019, James worked at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence as the Director of Global Hosting and Data Centers. Prior to that, they had a significant tenure at the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) where they served as the Director of the Data Center Management Office from July 2014 to January 2018, and as the Chief of Ground Engineering and Operations (GEO) from July 2010 to July 2014.

James's earlier experiences include working as a Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman from July 2007 to July 2010, where they provided IT strategy and policy expertise to senior executives. James also had a long association with the US Air Force, serving in various roles such as Chief of Command and Control Ground Systems, Minuteman III Crew Commander, and Associate Professor of Aerospace Studies.

Overall, James Robertson has a strong background in IT leadership and management, with a focus on infrastructure operations, data centers, and cybersecurity.

James Robertson attended Punahou School from an unknown start year and graduated in 1993. James then went on to pursue a degree in Aerospace Engineering at Syracuse University, completing their studies between 1993 and 1998.