James Scerri

James Scerri has extensive experience in IT and technology management roles. James is currently the Director of IT and Product at The Office Group, a portfolio company of Blackstone. Prior to this, they served as the Head of Technology and a founding member of FORA, where they were responsible for building a scalable technology platform. James also held the position of Head of IT at Firmdale Hotels, where they optimized technology operations and achieved a reduction in operating costs. Additionally, they served as the IT Manager at Corinthia Hotel London and Residences, IT/IS Systems Manager at Barriere Interactive Gaming, and IT Manager at Corinthia Hotels International. James has also worked in various IT roles at MIFCS, Barclay Carrigan International, Melita Cable plc, and Medavia Aviation.

James Scerri's education history is as follows:

James Scerri completed the "15.662x: Shaping Work of the Future" course at MITx Courses in 2020, focusing on Business and Technology. In 2017, they attended EHL for Executive Education and completed a program in Delivering Service Excellence. From 2011 to 2015, James Scerri pursued a Bachelor of Science degree (Bsc Hons) in Computing and Business Management at the University of East London. In 2012, they obtained a Professional Certification in Hospitality Administration/Management from AHLEI - American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute. In 2009, James Scerri completed an ISEB program in ITIL Service/Operations Management at STC Training Malta. James also obtained the CCNA certification from STC Training Centre in 2008, specializing in CISCO Certified Network Associate. Furthermore, James Scerri obtained an MCSE certification (Microsoft Certified System Engineer) from MCAST College in 2005. James'seducation began with primary and secondary education at St.Edwards College from 1989 to 2000, where they completed the High School Certificate of Competence Program.

In addition to their formal education, James Scerri has obtained several certifications. In 2023, they completed certifications such as "Becoming an AI-First Product Leader," "Ethics in the Age of Generative AI," "Generative AI for Business Leaders," and "Get Ready for Generative AI" from LinkedIn. In 2022, they completed the "Uncovering Unconscious Bias in Recruiting and Interviewing" course from LinkedIn. James Scerri also completed the "GDPR and DPA (2018) Staff Awareness Course" from IT Governance Ltd in 2022. In 2020, they obtained certifications in "Digital Strategy" and "Digital Transformation" from LinkedIn, as well as "Cyber Security for Executive Management" from IT Governance Ltd. Further certifications include "ISO 17024-certificated Certified Cyber Security Foundation (C CS F)" from IBITGQ in 2020, "Cybersecurity for Executives" and "The Cybersecurity Threat Landscape" from LinkedIn in 2019. Additionally, they obtained the CCNA certification from Cisco in 2008, and the MCP and MCSA certifications from Microsoft in 2005.