James Laney
About James Laney
James Laney serves as the VP of Solutions at Ghost Robotics, where he has worked since 2023. He holds a Master's degree in Information Systems & Management from Carnegie Mellon University and has a background in applied physics and information systems.
Current Role at Ghost Robotics
James Laney serves as the Vice President of Solutions at Ghost Robotics, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on developing innovative solutions in robotics and autonomous systems. His leadership is instrumental in driving the company's mission to transform commercial industries through advanced technology.
Education and Expertise
James Laney has a solid educational background in applied physics and information systems. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics from Emory University, followed by a Master of Information Systems & Management from Carnegie Mellon University, where he studied Big Data Aggregation and Autonomous Data Analytics. Additionally, he studied Guidance, Navigation, and Control: Theory and Application at the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Previous Experience at Ghost Robotics
Before becoming the Vice President of Solutions, James Laney worked at Ghost Robotics as the Head of Autonomy and Applications from 2017 to 2023. In this role, he led initiatives focused on enhancing the autonomy of robotic systems, contributing significantly to the company's technological advancements.
Professional Background
James Laney has held various positions that showcase his expertise in robotics and autonomous systems. He worked as a Research Scientist at the Georgia Tech Research Institute from 2013 to 2014 and as a Perception Localization Engineer at Draper from 2016 to 2017. His experience includes critical work in perception localization, which is essential for the development of autonomous systems.
Early Career and Additional Roles
James Laney began his career in 2011 as a Systems IT professional at Emory HR for a brief period. His early experiences laid the groundwork for his later roles in research and engineering, allowing him to build a diverse skill set in technical and analytical domains.