James Metcalf
About James Metcalf
James Metcalf serves as the Founding Architect at Aragorn AI, where he has been employed since 2022. He has a diverse background in software development and architecture, having held various roles at notable companies including Blackbaud and Cloudmed.
Work at Aragorn AI
James Metcalf serves as the Founding Architect at Aragorn AI, a company that participated in Y Combinator's Summer 2022 batch. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the development and architectural design of the company's AI solutions. His role involves overseeing the technical direction of projects and ensuring the implementation of best practices in software architecture.
Previous Experience in Technology
Before joining Aragorn AI, James Metcalf worked at several technology companies. He was an Architect at Cloudmed from 2021 to 2022, where he focused on designing solutions for healthcare technology. Prior to that, he spent five years as a Principal Engineer at Blackbaud, contributing to software development in the nonprofit sector. His experience also includes roles as a Senior Consultant at Improving Enterprises and a Web Application Developer at EMSI.
Education and Expertise
James Metcalf studied at DeVry University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems (BSCIS) from 2006 to 2008. This educational background laid the foundation for his expertise in software development and architecture, which he has applied throughout his career in various roles across the technology sector.
Career Timeline
James Metcalf's career spans over a decade, with significant positions in several organizations. He began as an Application Developer at Brierley+Partners in 2010, followed by roles at Heartland Payment Systems and RAPP. He transitioned to more senior positions, including Senior Consultant at Improving Enterprises and Principal Engineer at Blackbaud, before his recent role at Cloudmed and current position at Aragorn AI.