James Flynn has a wide range of experience in the food safety and technology industries. James is the CEO and Founder of Global Import Agent, where they provide FDA consulting and assistance to food, beverage, and dietary supplement companies. Additionally, James is the Founder of the Global Food Blockchain Initiative, a collaborative space that focuses on using blockchain technology to improve food safety and transparency standards.
Prior to their current roles, James founded Primority Ltd, a company that develops food safety software solutions. James was responsible for designing, developing, and implementing the company's food safety solutions. James also worked as the Business Development Director at Everysite/TLR Ltd, where they drove business development for the company's supply chain certification and assurance solutions in the agriculture and food and drink sectors.
James has also held positions at Gael Ltd, where they served as the Global Business Manager for the Food and Drink division and as an Innovations Manager. James was responsible for developing and communicating the company's food safety and quality strategies to industry influencers and manufacturers. Earlier in their career, James worked in various roles at IRW Systems Ltd., Axios Systems, Partners in Hygiene, Laporte ESD Ltd, and Houseman (Burham) Ltd.
Overall, James Flynn's work experience spans across FDA consulting, food safety technology, blockchain development, and business development in the food and technology sectors.
James Flynn has a diverse educational background. In 1983, they attended Clydebank College of Further Education, where they obtained an ONC in Science Laboratory Technology. James then went on to Edinburgh Napier University, where they obtained a BSc in Science with Industrial Studies in 1988. In 1993, James received a Diploma in Advanced Food Hygiene from the Royal Environmental Health Institute Scotland. Continuing their education, they pursued a Postgraduate Diploma in Software Technology from Edinburgh Napier University from 1998 to 2000. In 2017, James attended FSPCA, where they obtained a PCQI (Preventive Controls for Human Food) degree. Additionally, they have an additional certification in PRINCE2 from APMG-International / OGC.
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