James Loughney
About James Loughney
James Loughney is a Salesforce Developer with extensive experience in application development and web analysis. He has worked for several companies, including Clio and Absolute Software, where he contributed to system architecture and workflow efficiency.
Current Role at Clio
James Loughney currently serves as a Salesforce Developer at Clio, a cloud-based legal technology company, since 2019. In this role, he has contributed to various projects that enhance the functionality and efficiency of the Salesforce platform. His responsibilities include designing scalable solutions for account ownership, which has improved workflow efficiency for the sales team. Additionally, he has led the integration of Salesforce with Okta, streamlining the onboarding and offboarding processes for employees.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Before joining Clio, James Loughney held several positions in software development. He worked as a Senior Application Developer at Absolute Software from 2015 to 2019, where he focused on application development in the Vancouver area. Prior to that, he was an Application Developer at Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group for six months in 2019. His earlier roles include Senior Programmer at IPL from 2013 to 2015 and Web Developer at BRIGHTSIDE GROUP LIMITED from 2011 to 2013.
Education and Academic Background
James Loughney studied Computer Science at the University of the West of England from 2001 to 2005. He achieved a first-class degree during his studies, which provided him with a strong foundation in software development and programming principles. This academic background has supported his career in various software development roles across different organizations.
Contributions to Software Development Practices
Throughout his career, James Loughney has made significant contributions to software development practices. He has provided architecture design input that led to consistent process implementation across applications. He has also reduced system complexity by adhering to best practice recommendations, which has enabled timely delivery of new features. His efforts in improving unit test coverage have enhanced the reliability of feature enhancements in the applications he has worked on.
Early Career and Initial Roles
James Loughney began his career as an Application Developer at True Clarity from 2007 to 2008. He then transitioned to a role as a Web Analyst at The Law Society of England and Wales for four months in 2009. These early experiences laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in software development and programming, contributing to his professional growth in the technology sector.