James Burke
About James Burke
James Burke is a Product Manager for Marketplace at FreeWheel, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in technical integration and product solutions, with previous roles at FreeWheel and dmg media spanning over a decade.
Current Role at FreeWheel
James Burke serves as a Product Manager for the Marketplace at FreeWheel, a position he has held since 2021 in London, England. In this role, he focuses on designing and implementing key features for the Marketplace Platform and Programmatic Module. He is responsible for planning and maintaining the overall roadmap of the owned Product Objective. Burke collaborates with go-to-market teams to facilitate the international roll-out of key capabilities within the Marketplace product suite.
Previous Experience at FreeWheel
Burke has held multiple positions at FreeWheel prior to his current role. He worked as a Senior Product Solutions Engineer from 2020 to 2021 and as a Solutions Engineer from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, he was part of the MMO Squad as a Product Solutions Engineer for a brief period in 2019. His experiences at FreeWheel have contributed to his expertise in product management and solutions engineering.
Career at dmg media
Before joining FreeWheel, James Burke worked at dmg media for several years in various roles. He started as a Service Desk Analyst from 2006 to 2007, then transitioned to a Technical Integration Analyst from 2012 to 2015. He also served as an Application Services Analyst from 2008 to 2012 and as a Technical Integration Lead from 2015 to 2020. His diverse roles at dmg media provided him with a strong foundation in technical support and integration.
Educational Background
James Burke studied at Saint Martin's School, where he achieved 7 Grades A - C. He furthered his education at Chelmsford College, studying AVCE and achieving a qualification in Information Technology. Additionally, he attended Staffordshire University, where he completed a Level 2 course in Information Technology. His educational background supports his career in product management and technical roles.
Skills and Responsibilities
In his current role at FreeWheel, James Burke engages with stakeholders to identify opportunities and outline business cases for the Marketplace roadmap. He works closely with engineering teams to coordinate the delivery of the owned Product Objective. His responsibilities include not only product management but also collaboration with various teams to ensure successful implementation and roll-out of product features.