As a manager, James always looked to create opportunities for each team member to develop the next skills needed or desired, whether they were for the current role or a different role. His software testing and technical expertise always brought new ideas to the team and supported critical thinking. All these aspects have helped build a great, skilled and engaged team. I'm grateful for the opportunity to learn from James and for all the support he has given me as my line manager.

Working with James over the last year has been a real pleasure. He has been a great mentor, helping me to understand the myriad areas of the business that he co-founded. He is friendly and welcoming, and has been an excellent sounding board. I have called on him repeatedly to give critical feedback, and he has played the role of sympathetic sceptic with great skill. I highly respect James as a manager - his team are high performing and democratic. His points of view command attention in the highest contexts. Towards the end of our time working together I had the privilege of watching James in action as a software tester on one of my products. What James doesn't know about testing isn't worth knowing. He has a precise mind and a keen intellect, paired with an ability to find the questions that nobody is asking. James would be an asset to any organisation.

As a manager, James always looked to create opportunities for each team member to develop the next skills needed or desired, whether they were for the current role or a different role. His software testing and technical expertise always brought new ideas to the team and supported critical thinking. All these aspects have helped build a great, skilled and engaged team. I'm grateful for the opportunity to learn from James and for all the support he has given me as my line manager.

Working with James over the last year has been a real pleasure. He has been a great mentor, helping me to understand the myriad areas of the business that he co-founded. He is friendly and welcoming, and has been an excellent sounding board. I have called on him repeatedly to give critical feedback, and he has played the role of sympathetic sceptic with great skill. I highly respect James as a manager - his team are high performing and democratic. His points of view command attention in the highest contexts. Towards the end of our time working together I had the privilege of watching James in action as a software tester on one of my products. What James doesn't know about testing isn't worth knowing. He has a precise mind and a keen intellect, paired with an ability to find the questions that nobody is asking. James would be an asset to any organisation.

As a manager, James always looked to create opportunities for each team member to develop the next skills needed or desired, whether they were for the current role or a different role. His software testing and technical expertise always brought new ideas to the team and supported critical thinking. All these aspects have helped build a great, skilled and engaged team. I'm grateful for the opportunity to learn from James and for all the support he has given me as my line manager.

Working with James over the last year has been a real pleasure. He has been a great mentor, helping me to understand the myriad areas of the business that he co-founded. He is friendly and welcoming, and has been an excellent sounding board. I have called on him repeatedly to give critical feedback, and he has played the role of sympathetic sceptic with great skill. I highly respect James as a manager - his team are high performing and democratic. His points of view command attention in the highest contexts. Towards the end of our time working together I had the privilege of watching James in action as a software tester on one of my products. What James doesn't know about testing isn't worth knowing. He has a precise mind and a keen intellect, paired with an ability to find the questions that nobody is asking. James would be an asset to any organisation.