James Weber
About James Weber
James Weber is the System Sales Engineer Headquarters Team Lead at Lutron Electronics, with extensive experience in IoT smart home systems and a background in intelligence analysis and software development.
Current Role at Lutron Electronics
James Weber currently works at Lutron Electronics as the System Sales Engineer Headquarters Team Lead. He also holds the position of Head of System Sales Engineering in the Mid-Atlantic, Greater Philadelphia Area. His dual roles focus on strategic leadership and the coordination of the sales engineering efforts within the company.
Previous Positions at Lutron Electronics
James Weber served in various capacities at Lutron Electronics before his current roles. From 2016 to 2018, he managed the Philadelphia Engineering Office. He was the IoT Smart Home Systems Engineering Manager from 2013 to 2016 and the IoT Smart Home Development Team Lead from 2010 to 2013. He initially joined Lutron Electronics as an IoT Smart Home PC Software Engineer, a position he held from 2007 to 2010. Each role has contributed to his extensive expertise in home automation and connected systems.
Early Career and Military Service
Before his tenure at Lutron Electronics, James Weber worked at Noguska LLC as a Software Developer for a year in Fostoria, OH. Earlier in his career, he served as an Intelligence Analyst in the US Army from 2000 to 2004, stationed at Fort Bragg, NC. His diverse background spans both software development and military service, providing him with a unique skill set.
Educational Background
James Weber studied at The Ohio State University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer and Information Science between 2004 and 2007. Prior to that, he majored in Computer Science at Ashland University, where he studied from 1997 to 2000. His academic background laid a strong foundation for his career in technology and engineering.
Guiding Lutron Through Transition
James Weber played a crucial role in guiding Lutron Electronics through a critical transition period. He maintained existing residential systems while spearheading the development of Lutron Connect, which became the foundation for the company's current connected systems. His strategic planning and team leadership were pivotal in this evolution.
Personal Interests and Hobbies
Outside of his professional life, James Weber has a keen interest in home automation and sustainability. He enjoys designing 3D parts for broken household items as a sustainable solution. His hobbies include photography, 3D modeling and printing, kickball, soccer, cooking, and video games. He began cooking as a hobby with the help of Blue Apron and enjoys watching informational videos on topics ranging from math and science to electronics and film.