About Speaker

James Connor is a seasoned security executive and visionary at the forefront of AI-powered physical security. With decades of leadership across global security roles at PeopleSoft/Oracle, Symantec, and now spearheading Corporate Engagements at Ambient.ai, James has consistently driven innovation at the intersection of cybersecurity, physical security, and enterprise resilience.

As a former CEO and principal consultant for organizations including Yahoo, Facebook, Wells Fargo, he has shaped security strategy for some of the world’s most recognizable brands. His work integrating converged security models has redefined how modern enterprises manage complex threat landscapes.

Today, at Ambient.ai, James helps revolutionize the industry through computer vision AI—enhancing safety, reducing risk, and operationalizing real-time intelligence. He holds several patents in computer vision AI and serves on multiple Security Industry Association (SIA) committees, where he champions forward-looking policies and standards. James continues to invest in and advise ventures in AI and data infrastructure, driven by a passion for scalable, intelligent security solutions.