James Barnes

James Barnes, MBA, is an accomplished technology executive with extensive experience in enterprise architecture, software development, and digital transformation. Currently serving as Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President of Architecture and Enterprise Data at Primerica since July 2018, James has successfully established an Enterprise Architecture practice and enhanced coding standards, achieving significant improvements in project quality. Prior roles include Senior Digital Architect at Globant, where James led major upgrades for digital marketing solutions, and Application Architect at Ply Gem, focusing on customer-facing web solutions and digital transformation initiatives. With a solid foundation in technology leadership from positions at IBM and other firms, James holds an MBA from North Carolina State University and a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics from Virginia Tech.