James Gunning's work experience begins with their role as Chief Information Officer at Veranova, a global leader in process development and manufacturing of APIs. James joined the company in June 2022 when it became an independent company. Prior to this, James worked as the Director of IT CoE at Johnson Matthey from May 2021 to May 2022.
Before joining Johnson Matthey, James had an extensive career at Johnson & Johnson. James held various roles, including Director of Technology Quality from July 2017 to April 2021, Director of Quality CSV from April 2015 to June 2017, Associate Director of CSV QA from July 2013 to April 2015, Sr. Manager of SDLC from June 2011 to June 2013, Sr. Manager of Quality CSV from May 2008 to June 2011, and Staff Quality Engineer from December 2006 to May 2008.
Prior to their tenure at Johnson & Johnson, James worked at Baxter International Inc. as a Senior IT Engineer from January 2001 to December 2006 and as a Senior Technical Services Scientist from January 1999 to January 2001.
James Gunning has an extensive education history. James obtained a Master of Science degree in Information Technology from the University of Massachusetts Lowell, completing their studies from 2021 to 2024. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Rowan University, attending from 2001 to 2007. Furthermore, they pursued a Master of Business Administration degree from Saint Joseph's University - Erivan K. Haub School of Business, which they completed between 1994 and 1999. James'sundergraduate studies include a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Rowan University, which they obtained from 1986 to 1991.
In addition to their degrees, James holds several certifications. James received the following certifications: Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals from Microsoft in June 2023, Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals from Microsoft in November 2022, and Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Fundamentals (ERP) from Microsoft in August 2021. Furthermore, they obtained the Essential Technologies for Business certification from IBM in March 2021, the Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification from Scrum Alliance in March 2016, the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute in May 2009, and the Certified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE) certification from ASQ - World Headquarters in April 2006.
Additionally, James obtained a Graduate Certificate in Systems Models and Management from the University of Massachusetts Lowell. However, the specific month and year of this certification is not provided.
June, 2022 - present