James Robinson, Internet

Hi, I'm James Robinson, CTO at OpenSignal and WeatherSignal

James Robinson's Bio:

James Robinson builds sensor networks to create new and better data sources. At OpenSignal he is using smartphone apps to measure the extent and quality of cellular networks and to crowdsource the locations of WiFi hotspots. By creating free and impartial maps of carriers worldwide OpenSignal seek to champion consumer choice. OpenSignal's global data is also used to develop tools to provide in depth competitive analysis to MNOs and wireless regulators worldwide (OpenSignal Insight Reports). OpenSignal have amassed the largest global database on cellular and WiFi built from a community of 5 million app users. The dataset is unique both in scale and its ability to illuminate the true service experienced by mobile consumers. OpenSignal was named the UK's Most Innovative Mobile Company at MWC 2013 by SmartUK (UKTI). At WeatherSignal James is creating apps that repurpose the sensors on smartphones, turning each device into a WeatherStation and each user into a contributor to a global weather network. By working with academics and international weather organisations they are leading the development of the best methods to extract meteorological information from new data sources - for example pioneering the use of battery temperatures as a source of ambient air temperature - their paper on the same was published in Geophysical Research Letters in August 2013. James is fascinated by the power of data visualisation, analysis & anecdotes to tell stories about data. Proud to have produced a graphic that was hailed by Business Insider as "Chart of the day" and The Guardian as one of "The world's worst infographics".

James Robinson's Experience:

Lead Android Developer at Staircase 3, Inc.
January 2010 - August 2012
Design of OpenSignalMaps Android app and server processes. Lead on several other apps (including ereaders, CRM). Coding mainly in java, sql and php. Promoting our apps through several online channels, social media and android markets. Consulting for third parties interested in the mobile space. Particular interests and capabilities: crowd-sourcing, mapping and android specific APIs.
Operational Research Analyst at Tesco
December 2007 - November 2009
Optimising depot processes (in particular the algorithm used to determine how much should be ordered from suppliers). Used VBA, teradata SQL and excel to develop and oversee a master slave network running simulations of better ways of to run the system. Project led to multi-million pound annual savings. The master slave network I developed was used by the business as an exemplar case of the value of distributed computing power to run analyses which had yet to be used in Tesco.
Logistics manager at Moggy's
July 2007 - December 2007
Overseeing transport of goods between several European cities. Working with accountants to determine tax efficient means of trading goods. Working with wholesalers in fashions in person and keeping in close contact by phone. Liasing with commercial property agencies to research new location opportunities.
Partner at BetaFoundry
2011
Investing in start-ups with links to Oxford University and helping them build their ideas.
Board of Directors at Vintage Films Ltd.
August 2011
Vintage Films are opening up the vault of thousands of quality films made during the Soviet Union that are currently unavailable in the West. Using quality subtitles, cultural annotations and insightful articles they're bringing these lost classics to a broad modern audience. I will be helping determine strategy and doing whatever I can to promote the site.
Founding Partner at OpenSignal
June 2010
Architecture of android app and SQL processes... to map the world's signal strength.
lyricist vocalist at GRR
July 2004
At this internationally un-acclaimed band I have come up with lyrics to express essential life conundrums, such as: "At school she seemed quite quiet/but she was no shrinking violet/for deep inside Johanna was a pirate" Find our album Someothertimes on Spotify. Also watch out for 1000 Stations and AFS who I have collaborated with.

James Robinson's Education:

University of Oxford
2003 – 2007
MPhysPhil

James Robinson

Sensor network entrepreneur. | Internet

Hi, I'm James Robinson, CTO at OpenSignal and WeatherSignal

James Robinson's Bio:

James Robinson's Experience:

Lead Android Developer at Staircase 3, Inc.

Operational Research Analyst at Tesco

Logistics manager at Moggy's

Partner at BetaFoundry

Board of Directors at Vintage Films Ltd.

Founding Partner at OpenSignal

lyricist vocalist at GRR

James Robinson's Education:

University of Oxford