James Hodge

James Hodge is a leading data strategist and field CTO focused on helping organizations drive business outcomes informed by data. Data ethics and digital transformation are two of James’ passions; he regularly speaks on the topic at conferences and recently chaired TechUK’s Data Analytics and AI Committee. James is also an active advisor for startup organizations on how to leverage data as a competitive edge while focusing on simplifying technology architectures. James’ career began in product management and strategy having led Splunk’s Big Data and Analytics product strategy with a specific focus on the Hadoop, Spark and open-source analytics ecosystem. He has deep experience in technical design and consulting for enterprise organizations across Europe. James Hodge loves legos and lives in the UK. He once described himself as “a boy who never grew up,” and his LinkedIn profile alleges that he has a degree from the University of Sheffield.

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Leadership 1 Min Read

More Than a Technology Play: Discussing the Future of Cloud at The Information’s Digital Summit

This week, I had the opportunity to be a panelist at a digital summit hosted by The Information, a publication that delivers important, deeply reported stories about the technology business.

Partners 1 Min Read

Art of Data: Data to Augmented Reality

We looked at how data can help tell the unique stories of Formula 1 through Augmented Reality in our latest instalment of the Art of Data video series. Watch Lando Norris explore McLaren’s history with Splunk AR as he reveals the data that matters to him most on track, and the journey McLaren has been on from the first introduction of F1 telemetry in the 1980s.

Partners 2 Min Read

Data Driven: From Britain to Hungary

Splunk GVP, James Hodge joined McLaren at the British Grand Prix and recaps the highlights of the event. He also gives us a glimpse into what he is looking forward to at the upcoming Hungarian Grand Prix and why this race weekend is going to be different for Splunk.

Partners 2 Min Read

Art of Data: Bringing Data to Esports

Splunk and McLaren Racing have expanded their partnership, which sees Splunk as an Official Global Partner of the McLaren Shadow Esports team and the Logitech McLaren G Challenge. Find out more about the partnership and why Splunk decided to tap into Esports.

Partners 2 Min Read

Five Red Lights: The Formula 1 Season is About to Start

2020 wasn't quite the start that we were expecting when we began our partnership with McLaren Racing; however, what a season it turned out to be! Splunk's James Hodge reflects on the last year and the amazing learning journey about the data behind F1, ahead of this year's season opener.

Observability 1 Min Read

Fueling the Global Recovery Requires the Right Data Culture

Splunk's James Hodge participated in a virtual roundtable for The Times newspaper in the UK to discuss the role data should play in the global recovery. Read more about the discussion and the key findings here.