James Jalandoni

James Gibson is an accomplished Engineering Manager at Instacart, where he currently leads the Emerging Products team, driving the discovery and expansion of new business opportunities. He has a strong passion for education, social impact, and continuous growth as a programmer.

James pursued his Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science and Government at the University of Maryland College Park, showcasing his diverse academic background.

With a rich professional history, James has held key positions such as Senior Engineering Manager, Engineering Manager, and Senior Software Engineer at Instacart. Prior to that, he contributed as a Software Engineer at Contactually and delved into Full Stack Engineering at Contactually and ECMC's Innovation Lab.

Moreover, James has shared his expertise in various capacities, serving as a Workshop Instructor at General Assembly, a Junior Web Developer/Independent School Specialist at Diamond Mind, a Full Stack Developer at Seva Call, and an Intern for Delegate Heather Mizeur at Maryland General Assembly.

During his academic journey, James excelled in leadership roles, being the President of the University System of Maryland's Student Council and the Director of Governmental Affairs at the Student Government Association, University of Maryland.

His commitment to societal well-being extended to roles such as Field Manager at Fund for Public Interest Research and Sustainable University Coordinator/Board Member at Large at the Maryland Public Interest Research Group.

With a holistic approach to his career, James Gibson stands as a multifaceted professional excelling in engineering management, software development, and educational leadership, driving innovation and social change.

Keywords: Engineering Manager, Emerging Products, Business Opportunities, Education, Social Impact, Programmer, Leadership, Full Stack Engineer, Workshop Instructor, Political Science, Government