Jim Walsh

With almost 40 years of experience leading all aspects of software development in Silicon Valley, Jim Walsh brings diverse technology management capabilities to GlobalLogic. As Chief Technology Officer, Jim partners with our clients to make their strategic technology transformation initiatives successful. Jim's experience leading technology organizations through previous transformations—from the internet, through mobile, cloud, 'digital' and now AI offers perspective and 'North Star' vision in this time of rapid change.

Jim joined GlobalLogic from Chordiant (now PegaSystems), where he served as Vice President and General Manager of Offshore Operations. At Chordiant, Jim established and grew development centers in Bangalore, India, and Eastern Europe, leading the adoption of Agile processes worldwide. Previously, he was responsible for Apple’s OS X network and web software development via the company’s acquisition of NeXT Software. During his career, Jim has led architecture and re-architecture initiatives for scores of verticals (e.g., agriculture, health care, retail and warehouse logistics, etc.), as well as more technically-oriented platforms such as web application servers, real-time decision analysis platforms, security frameworks, and IoT.

Jim earned his B.A. in Physics and Math from Harvard College and an M.A. and Ph.D. in Physics from Duke University. He is also a frequent speaker and blogger on technical subjects and distributed software development best practices. In his free time, Jim enjoys reading political thrillers and science fiction, following current events, and spending time with his family.