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James Smith (Dr)

ODI Associate, Head of Engineering at Apolitical

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James is an ODI Associate, and headed up the software team during his time at the ODI.

James is an ODI Associate and former head of the ODI’s software team.

James has been a software developer for 20 years. He is passionate about using web technology and open data to make a better future for everyone, with a particular focus on the environmental and social benefits that can be created.

Blog 07/07/2017
Meet ODI Code Fellow Stephen Fortune
- James Smith (Dr)
Stephen tells us a bit about his journey from ODI Labs intern to code fellow, how embracing the ‘developer’s mindset’ and collaborative maintenance helps him look after the ODI Toolbox
Blog 10/02/2017
Tribute to Hans Rosling
- James Smith (Dr)
The work of Swedish data evangelist Hans Rosling has inspired many of us at the ODI, so here are some of our own reflections on how he’s influenced us and our mission
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Friday lunchtime lecture: Data infrastructure technology - are blockchains the answer? Fri, 18 Mar 2016, 13:00 Open Data Institute, 65 Clifton Street, London, EC2A 4JE
- Data infrastructure
- Emerging tech and AI
ODI Head of Labs Dr James Smith will address: ‘If data is to be infrastructure for society, what does that mean about the technology underlying it? Are blockchains the answer?’
Blog 19/01/2016
Comment: Blockchain technology is useful, but not for everything
- Emerging tech and AI
- James Smith (Dr)
- Jeni Tennison
The Government Chief Scientific Advisor is exploring blockchain technologies. We welcome the focus on data infrastructure but call for more scrutiny of risks, less hype and a focus on using blockchains to solve challenges
Blog 21/10/2015
Data infrastructure technology: are blockchains the answer?
- Data infrastructure
- Emerging tech and AI
- James Smith (Dr)
How do we make sure data infrastructure is always available, and always trustworthy? Are blockchains the answer?

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