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James Blair
Product and Engineering Leader
James Blair is the Senior Vice President of Enterprise Data at Capital One, a position that places him at the forefront of the company's data strategy and management initiatives. Based in Seattle, Washington, he has a strong background in technology and data analytics, having previously worked at Google before joining Capital One.2
In his role, Blair is responsible for leading efforts to enhance Capital One's data ecosystem, ensuring that the organization effectively utilizes data to drive business decisions and improve customer experiences. His work involves fostering a robust data culture within the company and modernizing its data management practices to leverage cloud technologies and emerging tools.1 Blair emphasizes the importance of a customer-centric approach to data, advocating for clear ownership and accessibility to ensure that business analysts and data scientists can derive valuable insights from the data available.1
Blair holds an MBA and a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics with a focus on Computer Science, which supports his expertise in managing complex data systems and strategies.2