James Webb
About James Webb
James Webb serves as the Director of Application Development at Exeter Finance, where he leads teams in creating web and mobile software solutions. He has extensive experience in software development and engineering, having held various leadership roles in multiple companies across different countries.
Work at Exeter Finance
James Webb has served as the Director of Application Development at Exeter Finance since 2016. In this role, he leads teams in the design and development of web and mobile-driven software solutions utilizing the Microsoft technology stack. His focus includes creating new business opportunities and enhancing existing revenue channels through innovative web solutions. Webb collaborates with project teams and business leaders to improve processes and methodologies within the organization.
Previous Experience in Development Roles
Before joining Exeter Finance, James Webb held several key positions in application development. He worked as the Director of Development at Argo for five months in 2015. Prior to that, he served as Principal Lead Developer at Santander Consumer USA from 2011 to 2015, where he contributed to applications development for four years. Webb also worked as a Manager Consultant at Sogeti for nine months from 2015 to 2016, further expanding his expertise in software development.
Background in Software Engineering
James Webb has a strong background in software engineering, having worked in various roles since the mid-1990s. He began his career as a Systems Administrator at Levi Strauss & Co. from 1994 to 2000. He then transitioned to a Software and Research and Development Engineer position at Nokia for one year in 2000. Webb continued to build his experience at Essilor as a Software and Systems Engineering Lead from 2002 to 2011 in France, where he honed his technical skills.
Education and Expertise
James Webb earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from the University of North Texas. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in engineering principles, which he has applied throughout his career in various software development and management roles.