Hello! My name is James Flowers.

A results-oriented professional with over 12 years of experience leading teams and delivering successful projects. My background in project management has equipped me with strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, all of which are crucial in my current role as a Principal Privacy Engineer at Comcast.


In this role, I work closely with executive leadership to shape our privacy strategy. Together, we align privacy goals with business imperatives, ensuring that privacy isn’t an afterthought but a core value. I shape organizational strategy, aligning privacy goals with business imperatives. I'm always eager to leverage my experience and adaptability to take on new challenges and contribute to a positive and collaborative work environment.

 

A little bit of my story

My professional journey began in 2011, where I thrived as a Director at an online non-profit and then in 2013 transitioned to Team Management at Apple Inc.    For over a decade, I honed my skills in communication, problem-solving, and leadership, consistently delivering successful projects and exceptional customer service.  


This strong foundation became instrumental in my transition to the dynamic field of privacy engineering.  As a Principal Privacy Engineer, I'm constantly learning and evolving, applying my expertise to shape a comprehensive privacy strategy alongside executive leadership.

Education and awards

EDUCATION

  • Community College of Philadelphia - 2012
  • Austin Community College 2008 - 2011

AWARDS

  • AppleCare Excellence Award 2022
  • Prestigious recognition awarded by Apple to AppleCare Technicians who consistently demonstrate technical expertise and outstanding customer service. This award is a testament to my commitment to providing exceptional service and my proficiency in handling Apple’s products. It underscores my dedication to enhancing customer experience and my ability to resolve complex technical issues efficiently.

My experience so far

SKILLS

  • Privacy Engineering
  • Privacy-by-Design (PbD)
  • Privacy Frameworks & Regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, COPPA)
  • Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs)
    • Threat Modeling & Security
    • Data Governance & Management
  • Team Management
  • Project Management




WORK


  • Comcast - Principal Privacy Engineer
  • Spearheading the development of privacy-forward products, collaborating with executive leadership to ensure user privacy is a foundational pillar of our strategy.  Leveraging my deep understanding of evolving regulations and cutting-edge privacy tech, proactively mitigating risks and shaping the future of privacy within the industry.


  • Apple, Inc. - AppleCare
  • The AppleCare team is responsible for providing world-class technical support for Apple’s products and accessories, from software to hardware on macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS.

  • Jameweb -  Website Manager
  • Creating and maintaining digital workflows and procedures for a wide variety of internet business categories stretching from enterprise web design to not-for-profit online communities.
  • St. Pixels, Ltd. - Director
  • Develop and administer official company policies, as well as overseeing the site and appointing Leadership and Hosting teams.

How can I help?

Over the years I have honed the skills to complex projects and collaborative and expansive teams.  I continue to look for ways to develop and grow.

Privacy Strategy

Leveraging expertise in developing comprehensive privacy strategies, fostering seamless collaboration across teams, and  implementing robust risk management practices to ensure a secure and privacy-focused environment.

Threat Modeling

Specializing in Privacy Threat Modeling to identify, analyze, and mitigate privacy risks in software and systems. My approach integrates seamlessly into the Privacy Development Lifecycle, ensuring robust protection of user data from design through deployment. With expertise in the latest privacy standards and methodologies, developing comprehensive threat models that safeguard against potential vulnerabilities, enhancing the security and privacy posture of organizations.

Project Management

Using the S.M.A.R.T. principles and methods for planning, executing, monitoring, and closing projects of any scope and complexity, using the most suitable tools and techniques

Interested in working together with me? 
Feel free to contact me!

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