James Mc Cudden
About James Mc Cudden
James Mc Cudden is the Head/Lead of Data Engineering at MassMutual in Amherst, MA, with over 30 years of experience in software and data engineering roles.
Title and Current Positions
James Mc Cudden currently holds the position of Head/Lead Data Engineering at MassMutual based in Amherst, MA. Additionally, he serves as an Architect at McKesson Provider Technologies located in Hadley, MA. His roles involve overseeing data engineering projects and architectural solutions in both companies.
Previous Work Experience
James Mc Cudden has amassed extensive experience in the software engineering field. He worked at Chiliad as a Software Engineer from 2006 to 2012 in Amherst, MA. Prior to that, he spent nine years, from 1997 to 2006, as a Senior Software Engineering Advisor at McKesson Provider Technologies. Earlier roles include positions at Washington University in St. Louis as a Software Engineer from 1995 to 1997 and at KTAADN as an Engineer from 1992 to 1995.
Education Background
James Mc Cudden has a diverse educational portfolio. He earned an MS in Computer Systems Engineering from Northeastern University, completing his studies between 1990 and 1992. He holds an SSM and a BS from Washington University in St. Louis, where he studied from 1986 to 1988. Additionally, he achieved a BA in Physics from Kenyon College, where he studied from 1983 to 1986.
Experience at MassMutual
Since February 2019, James Mc Cudden has been part of MassMutual, serving as the Head/Lead of Data Engineering. In this capacity, he is responsible for leading the company's data engineering efforts and implementing robust data solutions. His tenure at MassMutual has been marked by a focus on enhancing data infrastructure and optimizing data processes.
Career Overview
With over 30 years of experience in software and data engineering roles, James Mc Cudden has a rich professional history. His career includes significant periods at McKesson Provider Technologies in two different capacities over an 18-year span. He has worked in both academic and corporate environments, bringing a wide range of technical expertise and a broad understanding of engineering principles to his current and previous roles.