James Pinpin

James Pinpin has extensive work experience in software engineering and leadership roles. James currently works as a Principal Software Engineer at Sigma Defense Systems LLC since November 2021. Prior to that, they worked at SOLUTE from 2016 to 2021, where they held various roles, including Principal Software Engineer, VADER ProdOwner/Architect, MTC2 TPT SCRUM Lead, and Sr. Software Engineer/Program Manager, Advanced Concepts. James also served as the Vice President of Software Engineering at zoomMediaPlus, Inc. from 2014 to 2016, Tillster, Inc. from 2013 to 2014, and EMN8 from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, they worked as the Director of Product Development at CoreObjects in 2007, Sr. Development Manager at Progress Software from 2004 to 2007, and Director of Software Development at Persistence Software from 1997 to 2004. Their early career includes roles as a Sr. Software Engineer at Expersoft from 1995 to 1997 and as a Software Engineer/Lead QA Engineer at Mitchell International from 1992 to 1995.

James Pinpin completed their Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from UC San Diego from 1985 to 1989. James then pursued a Master's degree in International Relations and Pacific Studies at UC San Diego from 1996 to 1997. Prior to that, they were a Bachelor candidate in Economics at the University of the Philippines from 1983 to 1984. James completed their high school education at Ateneo de Manila University from 1979 to 1983 and attended La Salle Greenhills for their grade school education from 1972 to 1979.