James Valentine

James Valentine is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in AI, machine learning, and product management across various sectors. Currently serving as Director of Customer Engineering at Wand AI, James specializes in applied AI automation and orchestration. Prior roles include Senior Principal Product Manager at SambaNova Systems, contributing to multimodal AI solutions, and Senior Tech Product Manager at Amazon, where leadership in TTS model development drove significant revenue growth. With a background as Director of AI/ML Product Management at Wood Mackenzie and Senior Manager at Accenture, James has a proven track record in launching innovative products, shaping IT strategies, and enhancing operational efficiency in industries such as energy, healthcare, and retail. Academic credentials include a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Michigan State University.