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Jim Colson
Retired IT Sales Professional
Jim Colson is a Cloud Consultant at Otava, a company known for providing secure and compliant hybrid cloud and IT solutions. His tenure at Otava began in December 2019 and lasted until May 2020.23 Based in the Detroit Metropolitan Area, Colson has extensive experience in the technology sector, particularly in cloud computing, having previously held significant roles at IBM and Cubic Corporation.
Before joining Otava, Colson served as an IBM Fellow and was the worldwide Chief Technology Officer for IBM's Watson Customer Engagement portfolio. He played a crucial role in developing transformative digital architectures and platforms during his career at IBM, contributing to the company's SaaS initiatives and IoT solutions.1 After leaving IBM, he worked as a strategy consultant for various Fortune 100 companies before moving to Cubic as Vice President and CTO.1
Colson holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan and master's degrees in computer science and mechanical engineering from the University of Texas at Austin.1 His professional background reflects a strong focus on innovation in cloud services, AI, and machine learning.
