Johnson James
About Johnson James
Johnson James is the Co-Founder and Head of Product at Skillful.ly, where he focuses on creating user experience-driven, data-informed products. He has a background in product innovation and strategy, with previous roles at MobME Wireless Solutions and Berkeley Lab.
Work at Skillful.ly
Johnson James serves as the Co-Founder and Head of Product at Skillful.ly, a position he has held since 2020. His role focuses on developing user experience-first and data-driven products. He is actively involved in initiatives aimed at reshaping the labor market, leveraging his expertise in product development and innovation.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Prior to his current role, Johnson worked at MobME Wireless Solutions Limited as Head of Products & Innovation from 2017 to 2019. He also held the position of Account Manager at MobME Wireless Limited for one year in 2013. His experience includes planning, design, and research across various domains, contributing to his strong foundation in product management.
Education and Expertise
Johnson holds a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research with a focus on Data Analytics and IP Strategy from the University of California, Berkeley, which he completed in 2020. He also pursued MBA coursework in Entrepreneurship, New Product Development, and Venture Finance at the Haas School of Business during the same period. His academic background is complemented by a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Mahatma Gandhi University, earned from 2009 to 2013.
Experience at Berkeley Lab
Johnson worked as an Entrepreneurial & IP Strategy Analyst at Berkeley Lab from 2019 to 2020. His role involved analyzing entrepreneurial strategies and intellectual property, further enhancing his expertise in innovation and product development.