James Ma
About James Ma
James Ma is a Senior Engineering Manager in the FinTech industry, currently working at Endowus in Singapore. He has a diverse background in software engineering, having held various roles at companies such as Zendesk, LegalMate, and Amazon.
Current Role at Endowus
James Ma serves as a Senior Engineering Manager at Endowus, a fintech company based in Singapore. He has held this position since 2022, where he manages the Trading and Cash Management Team. His responsibilities include overseeing the development of fintech solutions that support the company's mission to be the first digital advisor in the region, providing services that integrate private wealth and public pension.
Previous Experience in FinTech
Before joining Endowus, James Ma worked in various roles within the fintech industry. He was a Principal Software Engineer at LegalMate from 2021 to 2022. He also served as a Lead Software Engineer at Grab for four months in 2021. His experience in fintech has equipped him with skills in developing solutions that cater to financial services.
Experience in Customer Service and AdTech
James Ma has a background in customer service and ad technology. He worked at Zendesk as a Team Lead for one year in Singapore from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, he held positions at Pocketmath, first as a Staff Software Engineer and Technical Lead in 2016, and then as a Senior Software Engineer from 2015 to 2016. These roles contributed to his technical leadership and software development expertise.
Internship and Early Career at Amazon
James Ma began his career in technology with an internship at Amazon in 2012, where he worked as a Software Development Engineer Intern in Seattle, Washington. He later progressed to various engineering roles at Amazon, including Software Development Engineer 1 from 2013 to 2014 and Software Development Engineer 2 for four months in 2015. His time at Amazon provided foundational experience in software development within a large eCommerce environment.
Education and Academic Background
James Ma earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Purdue University, where he studied from 2008 to 2012. This academic background laid the groundwork for his career in software engineering and technology, enabling him to develop the skills necessary for his roles in various industries, including fintech and eCommerce.