As a co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Jamal James stands at the forefront of Ordereze’s cloud computing technology services. A visionary and creator at his core, Jamal’s mantra is: “Everything is possible,” something that has helped shape and guide Ordereze from day one.
Jamal has always had a strong curiosity for understanding how things work. As a kid he would dissemble and reassemble electronics such as, vacuum cleaners and VCRs to explore their functionalities. After receiving his first PC, it wasn’t long before he cracked it open to discover what was inside. His insatiable desire to discover the mysteries within these gadgets eventually drove him to study Computer Science at SUNY Stony Brook, where he received full scholarships from Gates Millennium Scholars and CA Technologies. In due course, he transitioned from an intern at CA Technologies to one of their top IT Administrators.
After just a few short years at CA, Jamal made the courageous decision to embark on the journey of a lifetime; starting a new business venture with Jim Oliva—Ordereze. From developing the first product prototypes in Jim’s basement to now overseeing a dozen cloud-based software solutions, and maintaining thousands of websites with millions of monthly visitors, Jamal has embraced the many challenges of building the technology needed to turn Ordereze into the company that it is today. In addition to his daily tasks, he enjoys discovering new technologies, working with his team of outstanding developers, and mentoring those in the early stages of their careers.
When Jamal isn’t working diligently at Ordereze, he enjoys riding his motorcycle, traveling to new places, and most of all spending time at home with his family.