James Villarrubia

James Villarrubia is a Technology Leader with a strong track record of driving companies and non-profits to 2-3x revenue growth through business-first strategies, lean process re-engineering, automation, AI-integrations, and cross-functional team management.

With over a decade of leadership experience across public, non-profit, and private sectors, James began in technology portfolio and policy management roles at prestigious institutions like the White House, Pentagon, and DOJ before transitioning into successful startups in cybersecurity, AI, education, and people analytics.

He has demonstrated data-driven success with substantial cost reductions and significant customer and member growth or engagement. James excels in effectively communicating business needs and strategies to various stakeholders, a crucial attribute for a modern CTO/CIO.

As a leader, he prioritizes the personal and career growth of his teams and believes in cultivating positive and challenging work environments.

James is a technologist who embraces a 'solution-agnostic' approach, willing to adopt new technologies, update legacy systems, and bring in expertise to enhance products and customer service. He emphasizes the importance of a CTO's role in driving business success and technological advancement.

His educational background includes studying at Jesuit High School New Orleans, completing a Master's of Public Policy at the University of Virginia, and obtaining a Bachelor's of Science with Honors, also from the University of Virginia.

James Villarrubia's professional experience encompasses leadership as Senior Director of Engineering at CipherHealth and founding roles in award-winning startups like Mt. Cleverest.