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James Gray is a data and AI executive with over 10 years of experience at Microsoft building and scaling global analytics platforms. He is a former CIO and CPO, holds an MBA from UC Berkeley Haas and a Master of Information and Data Science from UC Berkeley, and is a certified leadership coach from Brown University. He helps organizations and professionals accelerate innovation through AI consulting, training, and coaching.

James offers services for both companies and individuals. For companies: Corporate AI Training (custom workshops), Corporate Consulting (strategy and implementation), and Fractional Leadership (part-time Chief Data & AI Officer). For individuals: Courses (live cohort-based learning), Micro-consulting (on-demand expert sessions), and Coaching (1-on-1 leadership development).

Consulting focuses on solving specific business problems—developing AI strategy, implementing solutions, or leading digital transformation initiatives. Coaching focuses on developing you as a leader—building AI fluency, strategic thinking, and leadership skills through weekly 1-on-1 sessions and a personalized 90-day roadmap.

James works with both. Companies engage him for training, consulting, and fractional leadership. Individuals can take his courses on Maven, book micro-consulting sessions for quick advice, or enroll in 1-on-1 coaching programs for ongoing development.

James spent 10 years at Microsoft building, operating, and scaling analytics platforms that powered multi-billion-dollar decisions. He has served as CIO and CPO, holds degrees from UC Berkeley (MBA and Master of Information and Data Science), is a Berkeley Haas ExecEd Learning Facilitator, and is a certified leadership coach from Brown University. He also holds AWS and Microsoft Azure certifications.

The best way to start depends on your needs. For companies, schedule a discovery call through the contact form. For individuals, you can book a micro-consulting session for immediate advice, enroll in a course on Maven, or apply for 1-on-1 coaching. All options are available on the website.

James combines enterprise experience (10 years at Microsoft), academic rigor (Berkeley instructor), and coaching expertise (Brown-certified). He believes the gap between AI potential and business reality is human, not technical. His approach addresses both the technical edge and the inner-game advantage leaders need to scale results.

James has worked across technology, financial services, energy, and professional services. His expertise in data strategy and AI implementation applies broadly to any organization looking to build AI capability and accelerate value, from startups to Fortune 500 companies.