James Messer

James Messer is a prominent figure in the technology and software industry, currently serving as the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Gotransverse, a leading global cloud-based billing provider.1 With over 25 years of experience in global enterprise software, Messer has focused his career on monetization strategies and solutions.12

Career Highlights

Messer founded Gotransverse in 2008, which has since become a significant player in the industry, offering intelligent billing and subscription management platforms for companies across various sectors.1 Prior to this, he held several notable positions:

• Vice President of Sales for LHS Group, a major player in the customer care and billing marketplace
• Vice President of Sales for Sema Group plc, which became a world leader in communications software and solutions
• Vice President of Federal Programs for Schlumberger
• Senior management positions at CSG Systems, US Telecom Advanced Telecom Service, and LocationSmart

Expertise and Recognition

James Messer is known for his expertise in:

• Complex subscription and usage-based monetization
• Telecommunications
• IT expertise
• Public policy
• Energy sector

His accomplishments have earned him several accolades:

• Fellow status from the World Technology Network in December 2016
• Finalist for the 2016 World Technology Awards in Communications Technology
• Member of the Forbes Technology Council since April 201912

Education and Early Career

Messer studied at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and earned a Bachelor of Science in Management from the University of Houston. Early in his career, he served on the staff of U.S. Senate Leader Bob Dole, focusing on telecommunications, IT, and foreign policy.1

Current Activities

As a member of the Forbes Technology Council, James Messer frequently contributes articles on topics such as:

• Enterprise software
• FinTech
• Monetization strategies
• Business scaling
• Technology infrastructure34

His LinkedIn username is jimmessertransverse, where he shares insights and articles related to his expertise in billing systems and business technology.34