James Garner
About James Garner
James Garner is the Head of Development at Endava in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, with extensive experience in consulting and engineering management across various industries.
Head Of Development at Endava
James Garner serves as the Head of Development at Endava in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. In this role, he has overseen significant growth in the engineering headcount, expanding the team from 50 to over 100 engineers. His responsibilities include managing staffing and resource allocation, ensuring the right capabilities for the right projects. He also focuses on the attraction and retention of top consultants, working closely with the Talent team to maintain high standards in new-hire quality and ensuring smooth transitions for new consultants.
Previous Roles at Lexicon Digital
James Garner previously worked at Lexicon Digital in various roles, including Engineering Manager, Lead Consultant, and Consultant. He served as Engineering Manager for two years from 2021 to 2023, focusing on forming high-performing teams and collaborating on recruitment strategies. As Lead Consultant, he worked for 15 months across two periods in 2020 and 2021, mainly focusing on digital transformation projects.
Professional Experience at Deloitte Australia
James Garner has extensive experience at Deloitte Australia, where he held multiple managerial roles from 2016 to 2020. He worked as a Senior Manager and as a Manager in various capacities, specializing in consulting across both public and private sectors. His tenure included handling multiple short-term project-based roles to help Deloitte clients in Melbourne, Victoria with specialized consulting services.
Early Career in Consulting and Financial Services
James Garner started his career at TIBCO Software Inc. as a Senior Consultant, working from 2011 to 2015. He then moved to Sixtree and National Australia Bank, where he served in senior analytical and consulting roles. His early career was marked by a specialization in the integration of distributed systems within the financial services sector, laying a strong foundation for his later roles in consulting and team management.
Educational Background in Computer Science
James Garner holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) and a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Computer Science from RMIT University. He completed his studies from 2002 to 2006. His academic background provided a strong foundation in technical expertise, which he has leveraged throughout his career in various high-impact consulting and managerial roles.