Jim Azukas

Jim Azukas has a diverse work experience spanning over several companies. Currently, they hold the position of Senior Vice President for Infrastructure Technology & Operations at RQI Partners, LLC, a role they have been in since July 2021. Prior to this, they served as the Vice President of Technical Operations & System Development at the same company since January 2019.

Before joining RQI Partners, LLC, Azukas worked at Laerdal Medical starting from 2004. Jim'sroles at Laerdal Medical included Director, Software & Data Solutions from August 2016 to December 2018, Director of Project Management - Americas from January 2012 to September 2016, Strategic Marketing Director from an unspecified date in 2010 to 2012, Director of Marketing & Product Management - Americas from January 2006 to January 2010, and Regional Product Group Director from April 2004 to December 2006.

Prior to Laerdal Medical, Azukas worked at Medical Plastics Laboratory, a division of Laerdal Medical, as the Director of Engineering from January 2002 to March 2004. Jim also worked at Medical Education Technologies, Inc. (METI) as the Director of Engineering from October 1996 to December 2001.

Azukas began their career at Lockheed Martin in September 1986. Jim held various positions at the company, including Project Engineer from January 1995 to September 1996, Senior Mechanical Design Engineer from January 1993 to December 1994, Manufacturing Engineer from January 1990 to December 1992, and Mechanical Engineer from September 1986 to December 1989.

Jim Azukas obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Mechanical Engineering from Columbia University, where they studied from 1982 to 1986. Jim has also obtained additional certifications such as the Executive Challenge Course from Gap International in September 2021 and the PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner Certification Training from AXELOS Global Best Practice (specific months and years are not provided for this certification).