James Carlson

James Carlson has a diverse work experience that spans across various industries and roles. James is currently serving as the Chief Legal and Information Officer at Shield AI since March 2023. Prior to this, they worked as the Director of Innovation Laboratory at Marine Innovation Unit in the United States Marine Corps starting from September 2021. Before that, they founded and served as the CTO of DFL Technology, which was later acquired by Reveal Technology in June 2021.

From April 2018 to August 2021, James was the Director of Product and Program Management at Shield AI. James also has a significant background in the military, having held various positions in the United States Marine Corps. From September 2014 to May 2017, they were the Director of Air Operations at Force Reconnaissance Company. From May 2011 to August 2014, they served as the Director of Operations at Special Operations Training Group. Prior to this, from May 2006 to April 2011, they were an Attack Helicopter Commander and Weapons and Tactics Instructor. James began their military career as an Officer and Student Pilot from October 2003 to April 2006.

James also gained experience in consulting during their time as a Summer Associate at McKinsey & Company in 2016. James started their professional journey as a Software Engineer at Cyberbranch, which was later acquired by CGI, from January 2000 to September 2002.

James Carlson attended Stanford University where they earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree with a major in Philosophy and a minor in Computer Science. James then pursued advanced degrees at Stanford Law School, obtaining a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree, and at the Stanford University Graduate School of Business, earning a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree.