Chief technology officer (CTO)
James Walker
James leads platform architecture and engineering strategy, ensuring Nexsas automation stays reliable, secure, and ready to scale with customer demand.
Contact information
Education & foundation
2007 - 2011
University of California, Berkeley
B.S. in Computer Science with a focus on distributed systems and software architecture. Completed capstone work on workflow orchestration for SaaS platforms.
Professional experience
2013 - 2019
Microsoft
Led engineering teams building cloud productivity infrastructure. Partnered with product and security groups to ship resilient services used by enterprise customers worldwide.
Current role
2020 - Present
Nexsas
Owns technical direction for the automation platform, from core workflow engine design to integration reliability and long-term scalability planning.
Key responsibilities
- Define platform architecture and engineering standards
- Lead cross-functional delivery for major automation releases
- Partner with security on compliance and operational controls
- Mentor engineering leads across product squads
- Align roadmap investments with customer reliability needs
Our core values
Collaboration
We work together across disciplines to build better products and support each other.
Integrity
We are transparent, accountable, and committed to doing the right thing for our users.
Innovation
We ship quickly, learn from real usage, and keep raising the bar on what automation can do.
Inclusion
We value diverse perspectives and create a place where everyone can contribute and grow.
