James McMath

Senior Engineering Manager - Backend at BlueOwl

James McMath is an accomplished engineering leader with extensive experience in backend development and team management. Currently serving as Engineering Manager - Backend at Quanata since May 2020, James oversees a diverse team focused on critical insurance platform systems while driving technical initiatives and strategic direction. Previous roles include Staff Engineer and Senior Software Engineer at Karat, where James specialized in fair technical interviewing, and Founder of Chapbook, LLC, a crowdfunding platform for authors. Additionally, James has held engineering positions at Tophatter, Remind, and International Bridges to Justice, contributing to machine learning projects and infrastructure development. James holds a Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Language and Literature from Reed College and has pursued further studies at Seoul National University and Capital Normal University.

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Alameda, United States

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BlueOwl

At BlueOwl, we envision a world where data driven behavior fuels better lives. We started with the reinvention of insurance and a bold mission to create a data science powered platform that actually helps people become better drivers. We aspire to be the best in the business at identifying low-risk drivers by harnessing the power of data with aninnovative technology stack. BlueOwl is a separate company in the State Farm® family of companies and the solutions provider for HiRoad Insurance, an InsurTech brand that recognizes and rewards good choices. Operating independently with the backing of the #1 auto insurer in the country, we blend the best aspects of a tech startup and an industry leader. To see what we’ve helped build so far, check out HiRoad.com.


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