About

James Williams is a Certification Software Engineer at Google, with over 12 years of relevant experience in the technology industry. He is a passionate developer who loves to code, learn, and teach. James has made a significant impact on the industry through his work at Udacity on Android and Web Development programs, which has impacted over 750,000 students. Many thousands have been able to transition to developer careers with a Nanodegree credential, thanks to #GrowWithGoogle and other partner scholarship programs. James is currently working at Google as a Developer Relations Engineer. He has previously worked at Advanced Systems Group, LLC as an Android Training Engineer, where he developed Android programs, apps, and code samples that demonstrate best practices to students, from beginner-level to advanced. He also served as a subject matter expert, helped guide the direction of Android coursework, provided code review, and reviewed other authors’ content for technical accuracy. James has also worked at Udacity as an Android Nanodegree Curriculum Lead, where he was responsible for the development of the curriculum for the Android Developer Nanodegree program and related derivative products representing over $3 million in annual revenue. James has a Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science from Nova Southeastern University, a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science and French from Eckerd College, and has studied at the University of Lille 1 Sciences and Technology. His tech stack includes Android, Software Engineer, Web, and Java. James has been lucky to speak on topics in Java, Android, and web at conferences in over 8 countries. Overall, James is a highly skilled and experienced software engineer who is passionate about teaching and sharing his knowledge with others. He has made significant contributions to the industry through his work at Udacity and Google, and his expertise in Android, software engineering, web development, and Java make him a valuable asset to any team.