Jim Burns

Jim Burns CFA is a seasoned technology leader with extensive experience in managing and developing engineering teams across various industries. Currently serving as Senior Direct at Wealthsimple since April 2025, Jim previously held key roles at FanDuel as Head of Technology and Principal Financial Group as Senior Director of Native Development. Notable achievements include building a skilled team of over 20 professionals for daily trading operations at Principal Financial Group and reorganizing the Android Development staff at Audible, Inc. Jim's career also includes significant positions at Consumer Evaluation Systems, Vivat Consulting, and Bloomberg L.P., where impactful projects such as data transparency and performance improvements were accomplished. Jim holds both a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art.