James Britt
About James Britt
James Britt is a Project Manager at Odyssey Information Services, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in various roles within the company and has a background in communications and linguistics from his education and military service.
Current Role as Project Manager
James Britt has been serving as a Project Manager at Odyssey Information Services since 2021. In this role, he oversees various projects, ensuring they align with organizational goals and meet client expectations. His responsibilities include planning, executing, and finalizing projects, while managing teams and resources effectively.
Experience at Odyssey Information Services
James Britt has held multiple positions at Odyssey Information Services. He worked as a VSAT Systems Specialist from 2007 to 2010, a Tandem Network Operations Specialist from 2010 to 2011, and later as Lead/SME for the Shell Mobile App Support Team from 2011 to 2014. He also served as Product Owner for the Shell US Mobile Payments App from 2014 to 2018 and as Systems Analyst for the Shell Global Multi-site Retail Network from 2018 to 2019. His diverse roles have contributed to his expertise in mobile payments and network operations.
Military Background and Linguistic Skills
James Britt served in the United States Air Force as a Korean Crypto-linguist from 2002 to 2007. He also worked at the National Security Agency as a Crypto-linguist for one year. His military experience has equipped him with strong analytical and communication skills, which he has applied throughout his career.
Educational Background
James Britt studied at the Community College of the Air Force, where he earned an Associate of Arts degree in Communications from 2004 to 2006. He later attended the University of Maryland University College, achieving a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities from 2005 to 2009. Additionally, he studied at the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center, focusing on Foreign Languages and Literatures, Korean, from 2002 to 2004.
Key Projects and Contributions
James Britt has led significant projects, including the delivery of a mobile payment app for Shell US, which integrated loyalty programs and mobile wallets. He also contributed to IT modernization efforts by working on the migration of Salesforce from a legacy Siegel database. His experience includes managing telecom service enhancements for retail sites in Mexico.