Dr James Osborne
(he/him)
BSc (hons), PhD, SFHEA, CSM
Teams and roles for James Osborne
Senior Lecturer and Director of Information Technology and Technical Services
Overview
I’m a Senior Lecturer in Computer Science at Cardiff University, currently serving as Director of Information Technology and Technical Services. I hold a BSc and PhD in Computer Science, am a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) and I am a Certified Scrum Master.
My career spans academia, industry, and civic engagement, with a strong focus on Agile methodologies, DevOps, and educational leadership. I’ve led transformative curriculum initiatives, including flipped learning, peer assessment with BuddyCheck, and project-based learning with industry clients. As Director of Learning and Teaching, I implemented university-wide marking and feedback policies, improved NSS scores, and helped shape Cardiff’s institutional strategy.
My technical background includes high-performance computing, cloud infrastructure, and full-stack development. I’ve driven strategic IT projects such as Desktop as a Service, GPU services for research and teaching, and AV and Lab refreshes.
Beyond the university, I’m a parent governor at Usk Church in Wales Primary School, a trustee of the Roger Edwards Educational Trust, and a long-time volunteer with the Usk Show.
Publication
2006
- Osborne, J. and Hardisty, A. 2006. Cardiff University’s Condor Pool: background, case studies, and fEC. Presented at: e-Science All Hands Meeting, Nottingham, UK, 18-21 September 2006.
Conferences
- Osborne, J. and Hardisty, A. 2006. Cardiff University’s Condor Pool: background, case studies, and fEC. Presented at: e-Science All Hands Meeting, Nottingham, UK, 18-21 September 2006.
Contact Details
+44 29208 74767
Abacws, Room 2.66, Senghennydd Road, Cathays, Cardiff, CF24 4AG
Julian Hodge Building, Room 3.08, Colum Drive, Cardiff, CF10 3EU