James Barkman

James Barkman currently serves as Chief Financial Officer at Q-Free, having previously held the same position at Avenu Insights & Analytics. With extensive experience at Conduent from 2009 to 2022, James assumed various leadership roles, including General Manager and Vice-President of US Transit, Public Safety, and Curbside Management, where responsibilities encompassed product development, client and sales management, and strategic planning. James also served as CFO and COO for the Public Sector division, focusing on planning, financial analysis, organizational growth, and operational improvements. Transitioning from a Director role in Financial Planning and Analysis at Loan to Learn, James possesses a BA in Economics and Politics from Wake Forest University and an MBA from the University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business.