James O'connell
About James O'connell
James O'Connell serves as Vice President at Konrad Group, where he leads complex client engagements and designs technical solutions. He has a diverse background in user experience, account management, and developer relations, with previous roles at BrainStation, ANZ, Mobiroo, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
Current Role at Konrad Group
James O'Connell serves as Vice President at Konrad Group, a position he has held since 2013. In this role, he leads significant client engagements, focusing on complex projects that require strategic oversight. O'Connell is responsible for identifying challenges and opportunities within client operations and designing tailored technical solutions across various platforms and industries. His leadership involves collaboration with a cross-functional team, leveraging their technical expertise to deliver effective outcomes.
Previous Experience at BrainStation
Before his tenure at Konrad Group, James O'Connell worked at BrainStation as a User Experience Curriculum Architect from 2014 to 2015. During this year in Toronto, Canada, he contributed to the development of educational programs focused on user experience, helping to shape the curriculum and enhance learning outcomes for students in the field.
Career Background at ANZ and Mobiroo
James O'Connell's career includes a role at ANZ as a Merchant Retention Account Manager in 2009, where he worked for four months in Melbourne, Australia. He also served as Director of Developer Relations at Mobiroo from 2011 to 2013 in Toronto, Canada. In this position, he managed relationships with developers and facilitated partnerships that supported the company's growth and innovation.
Early Career at Enterprise Rent-A-Car
James O'Connell began his professional journey at Enterprise Rent-A-Car, where he worked as a Branch Assistant Manager from 2006 to 2008 in Redditch, England. His responsibilities included managing day-to-day operations and providing customer service, which laid the foundation for his future roles in management and client relations.
Education and Academic Background
James O'Connell studied at the University of Leicester, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Economics. This academic background provided him with a solid understanding of economic principles and business strategies, which he applies in his professional roles.