Dennis James

Director | Google Cloud Strategic Pursuits | CapitalG Advisory Board Member

New York City Metropolitan Area

About

As an executive in Global Strategic Initiatives team at Google, I partner with the Cloud team, the broader Alphabet organization, and the world's largest companies to transform industries while exponentially growing the market for Google Cloud. With over 20 years of experience in technology, consulting, and leadership roles, I have a proven track record of delivering results, driving innovation, and building high-performing teams. I hold an MBA from Columbia Business School, a BS in Electrical Engineering from West Point, and multiple certifications in project management, change management, and cloud leadership. I leverage my diverse skills and expertise to create and execute strategic partnerships that align with Google Cloud's vision, mission, and goals. I'm passionate about solving complex problems, creating value for customers, and enabling the success of my team and organization.

Experience

  • Google (New York, NY)
    • Director, Strategic Missions & Partnerships
      2022 - Present · 4 yrs 7 mos

      The Strategic Missions & Partnerships (SMP) team partners with the Cloud team, the broader Alphabet organization and the world’s largest companies to transform industries while exponentially growing the market for Google Cloud.

    • Director of Cloud Customer Experience (US East Region)
      2021 - 2022 · 1 yr

      General manager for 135 FTE team of Customer Success Managers & Technical Account Managers. Accountable for cloud service delivery for 2500+ enterprise customers driving $Xbn/year in cloud consumption.

    • Director of Professional Services (US East Region)
      2020 - 2021 · 1 yr

      Successfully merged and transformed two siloed consulting teams (Northeast & Mid-Atlantic/Southeast) into East. Grew the team from 70 FTEs to 120 FTEs and managed a $XXXm P&L.

  • Advisory Board at CapitalG
    Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

    Alphabet’s independent growth fund, CapitalG, has invested in transformational companies like CrowdStrike, Stripe, Duolingo, Monzo, Airbnb, Databricks, and UiPath. Members of the Advisory Board advise entrepreneurs on how to integrate the latest AI technologies, scale their GTM strategy, grow their sales operations, optimize their monetization strategies, expand their distribution channels and partners, and gain access to the latest technologies.

  • Booz Allen Hamilton (Full-time · 2 yrs 1 mo)
    • Associate, Strategic Technology & Innovation Team
      2010 - 2011 · 1 yr

      Led a geographically distributed seven-person team specialized in assessment and rationalization of large legacy IT portfolios.

    • Senior Consultant
      2009 - 2010 · 1 yr

  • Military Officer (Captain, Military Intelligence) at United States Army Reserve
    2009 - 2011 · 2 yrs

  • Military Officer (Captain, Infantry) at US Army
    2004 - 2009 · 5 yrs

    Graduate of Sniper School, Airborne School, Air Assault School, Infantry Mortar Leader School. Awarded Bronze Star for performance during combat deployment.