James Baker
About James Baker
James Baker is an Engineering Programme Manager at Thought Machine, where he has worked since 2019. He has a background in environmental geography and has held previous positions at FDM and Nationwide Building Society.
Work at Thought Machine
James Baker has been serving as an Engineering Programme Manager at Thought Machine since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing engineering projects and ensuring that they align with the company's objectives. His position involves coordinating teams, managing resources, and facilitating communication between different departments. Thought Machine is known for its innovative cloud-native banking technology, and Baker's contributions are integral to the development and implementation of these solutions.
Previous Experience at Nationwide Building Society
Prior to his current role, James Baker worked as a Delivery Manager at Nationwide Building Society from 2016 to 2019. Based in London, he managed the delivery of various projects within the organization. His responsibilities included ensuring that project timelines were met and that the quality of deliverables met the organization's standards. This experience provided him with insights into the financial services sector and enhanced his project management skills.
Experience as FDM IT Consultant
James Baker began his career as an FDM IT Consultant, where he worked from 2014 to 2016. In this role, he provided IT consultancy services to various clients, helping them to implement technology solutions that met their business needs. His time at FDM allowed him to gain practical experience in the IT industry and develop his consulting skills.
Education and Qualifications
James Baker has a solid educational background. He studied at Dereham Neatherd High School from 2002 to 2007, where he achieved GCSE qualifications in subjects including Double Science, Maths, and English. He then attended Dereham Sixth Form College from 2007 to 2009, earning A Levels in Geography, Biology, Graphics, and IT. Baker furthered his education at the University of York, where he obtained a BSc in Environmental Geography from 2009 to 2012.