James Dayhuff

James Dayhuff is a seasoned technical program and product professional with a decade of experience. He started as a systems analyst, moved into software engineering, and then built a career in Technical Program Management at ExxonMobil, Twitter, HashiCorp, and IBM, leading complex, cross-functional initiatives spanning compliance, security, and reliability. At IBM, he transitioned into Product Management, applying that same execution mindset to strategic product development.

James sees Technical Program Management and Product Management as two halves of the same skill: strategy without execution rarely ships, and execution without strategy rarely matters. That belief shapes how he leads programs, mentors other TPMs, and writes.

James lives in Utah, where he enjoys hiking, backpacking, and spending time with his kids biking, 3D printing, and building things.