James Brown
James Brown
James Brown
Culinary Chef
Culinary Chef
Culinary Chef
Passionate and innovative culinary professional with over 15 years of experience in diverse culinary settings. Expert in creating exquisite and flavorful dishes, with a strong emphasis on fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Proven track record in high-pressure environments, leading kitchen teams, and developing unique recipes that delight customers. Dedicated to continuous learning and culinary excellence.
Passionate and innovative culinary professional with over 15 years of experience in diverse culinary settings. Expert in creating exquisite and flavorful dishes, with a strong emphasis on fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Proven track record in high-pressure environments, leading kitchen teams, and developing unique recipes that delight customers. Dedicated to continuous learning and culinary excellence.
Passionate and innovative culinary professional with over 15 years of experience in diverse culinary settings. Expert in creating exquisite and flavorful dishes, with a strong emphasis on fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Proven track record in high-pressure environments, leading kitchen teams, and developing unique recipes that delight customers. Dedicated to continuous learning and culinary excellence.
Professional experiences
Lead Solutions Architect & Strategist
Independent / Consulting
2009 – Present
My practice evolves with the industry. Originally focused on Cloud & Partner Strategy for platforms like AWS and Snowflake, I pivoted in 2022 to specialize in AI Systems Architecture. I now build AI-assisted audit frameworks and partner playbooks that bridge the gap between legacy data and modern intelligence.
Fractional UX Resource (Enterprise Transformation)
Cyclotron
2024-2025
Led UX strategy for 10-15 concurrent enterprise programs (Microsoft 365, Power BI).
Mentored cross-functional teams on scalable design systems and governance, proving that even massive corporate ecosystems can be intuitive and human-centered.
Salesforce UX Expert
Technatomy (VA Department of Veterans Affairs)
2024
Delivered trauma-aware Salesforce Lightning experiences compliant with federal accessibility standards. Proving that "government software" doesn't have to feel broken.
CXO / Director of UX Strategy
Bluewolf, an IBM company
2013-2016
Directed enterprise UX strategy for Fortune 100 clients.
Created iKoach, a mobile sales enablement platform for GSK that achieved enterprise-wide adoption and was featured at Salesforce Dreamforce.
Professional experiences
Lead Solutions Architect & Strategist
Independent / Consulting
2009 – Present
My practice evolves with the industry. Originally focused on Cloud & Partner Strategy for platforms like AWS and Snowflake, I pivoted in 2022 to specialize in AI Systems Architecture. I now build AI-assisted audit frameworks and partner playbooks that bridge the gap between legacy data and modern intelligence.
Fractional UX Resource (Enterprise Transformation)
Cyclotron
2024-2025
Led UX strategy for 10-15 concurrent enterprise programs (Microsoft 365, Power BI).
Mentored cross-functional teams on scalable design systems and governance, proving that even massive corporate ecosystems can be intuitive and human-centered.
Salesforce UX Expert
Technatomy (VA Department of Veterans Affairs)
2024
Delivered trauma-aware Salesforce Lightning experiences compliant with federal accessibility standards. Proving that "government software" doesn't have to feel broken.
CXO / Director of UX Strategy
Bluewolf, an IBM company
2013-2016
Directed enterprise UX strategy for Fortune 100 clients.
Created iKoach, a mobile sales enablement platform for GSK that achieved enterprise-wide adoption and was featured at Salesforce Dreamforce.
Professional experiences
Lead Solutions Architect & Strategist
Independent / Consulting
2009 – Present
My practice evolves with the industry. Originally focused on Cloud & Partner Strategy for platforms like AWS and Snowflake, I pivoted in 2022 to specialize in AI Systems Architecture. I now build AI-assisted audit frameworks and partner playbooks that bridge the gap between legacy data and modern intelligence.
Fractional UX Resource (Enterprise Transformation)
Cyclotron
2024-2025
Led UX strategy for 10-15 concurrent enterprise programs (Microsoft 365, Power BI).
Mentored cross-functional teams on scalable design systems and governance, proving that even massive corporate ecosystems can be intuitive and human-centered.
Salesforce UX Expert
Technatomy (VA Department of Veterans Affairs)
2024
Delivered trauma-aware Salesforce Lightning experiences compliant with federal accessibility standards. Proving that "government software" doesn't have to feel broken.
CXO / Director of UX Strategy
Bluewolf, an IBM company
2013-2016
Directed enterprise UX strategy for Fortune 100 clients.
Created iKoach, a mobile sales enablement platform for GSK that achieved enterprise-wide adoption and was featured at Salesforce Dreamforce.
Education
Coursework in Medicine & Theology
Duke University
2016-2019
Coursework in Medicine & Theology
Duke University
2016-2019
Coursework in Medicine & Theology
Duke University
2016-2019
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology & Religion
Eastern University
Graduated: May 2005
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology & Religion
Eastern University
Graduated: May 2005
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology & Religion
Eastern University
Graduated: May 2005
Certifications
Various
2022-Present
Certifications
Various
2022-Present
Certifications
Various
2022-Present
Skills
Culinary Innovation
Culinary Innovation
Menu Development
Menu Development
Team Leadership
Team Leadership
Food Safety and Sanitation
Food Safety and Sanitation
Cost Control and Budgeting
Cost Control and Budgeting
Inventory Management
Inventory Management
Pastry and Baking
Pastry and Baking
Catering
Catering
High-Volume Food Production
High-Volume Food Production
"James Brown is an exceptional chef who consistently delivers outstanding culinary experiences. His creativity and attention to detail are unparalleled."
– Michael Thompson
Le Gourmet Restaurant, New York, NY
Certifications
Certified Professional Translator (CPT)
Google Analytics Certified
Languages
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English (Native)
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French (Fluent)
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