James Stonehill
About James Stonehill
James Stonehill is an Engineering Lead based in London, England, with a background in software engineering and marketing. He has worked at Onfido since 2018, progressing from Software Engineer to his current role, and has previous experience at companies such as AlphaSights and Acceleration.
Current Role at Onfido
James Stonehill serves as the Engineering Lead at Onfido since 2021. In this role, he oversees engineering projects and leads a team of software engineers. His responsibilities include managing technical development and ensuring the successful delivery of software solutions. He is based in London, England, United Kingdom.
Previous Experience at Onfido
Prior to his current position, James worked at Onfido as a Senior Software Engineer from 2019 to 2021 and as a Software Engineer from 2018 to 2019. During his tenure, he contributed to various software development projects, enhancing the company's identity verification technology. His experience at Onfido spans a total of three years.
Educational Background
James studied at the University of Exeter, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from 2012 to 2015. His education provided him with a foundational understanding of key concepts that support his career in engineering and technology.
Early Career Experience
James began his career with internships, including a role as a Marketing & Operations Intern at BridgeU in 2014 for two months and as a Marketing and Web Sales Intern at Plytech UK Ltd. from 2014 to 2015 for four months. He also worked as an Associate Technical Consultant at Acceleration from 2015 to 2016. These early experiences contributed to his skill set in both technical and operational roles.
Software Engineering Experience
James has significant experience in software engineering, having worked at AlphaSights as a Software Engineer from 2017 to 2018. His roles have involved developing software solutions and collaborating with teams to implement technical projects, further establishing his expertise in the field.