James M. Oakley est un expert mondial reconnu pour ses 25+ années d’expérience dans l’application de l’intelligence artificielle (IA) aux enjeux juridiques complexes, incluant les litiges commerciaux, la lutte contre le blanchiment d’argent (LBC), les sanctions économiques et les conflits transfrontaliers.

Son parcours mêle expertise technologique de pointe et compréhension stratégique des environnements réglementaires, ayant servi comme CTO, PDG et membre de conseil d’administration au sein d’entreprises opérant en Amérique du Nord, en Europe et dans la région MENA.

His professional career includes leading the end-to-end digital transformation of Buffalo Wings & Rings International, where he developed secure, AI-driven business intelligence platforms and multilingual consumer engagement ecosystems across multiple countries. Earlier, as CEO of Kuplix Software Solutions, he led the design and deployment of real-time surveillance, media monitoring, and cybersecurity platforms for law enforcement and intelligence agencies in the region.

A certified expert in digital forensics and penetration testing (OSCP, CEH, CHFI), Mr. Oakley has advised intelligence agencies, banks, courts, and governmental bodies on risk mitigation, secure development, and incident response. His contributions also include over a decade of training investigative journalists across 14 countries in computer-assisted reporting and secure information management.

Mr. Oakley draws on a rich tapestry of personal and professional experiences that span both Western and Middle Eastern spheres, enabling him to effectively navigate diverse cultural, legal, and business landscapes. This bicultural fluency, grounded in firsthand knowledge of regional norms, communication styles, and relationship-driven practices, equips him to build trust, anticipate jurisdictional nuances, and deliver nuanced advice in AI, cybercrime, and cross-border consultancy. His cultural competency is a strategic asset in guiding international clients through complex regulatory environments and fostering effective collaborations across cultures.

Leveraging his deep technical background, Mr. Oakley has led the deployment of AI systems in complex legal contexts, including international trade and disputes, anti-money laundering, and sanctions-remedy cases. He has pioneered advanced machine learning technologies to analyze customs and trade documentation, streamline sanctions screening via real-time AI monitoring, and detect trade-based money laundering across cross-border transactions. His work applies cutting-edge AI to build evidence-driven, data-rich legal strategies, strengthening compliance, enhancing case outcomes, and reducing friction in international trade and financial sanction proceedings.

M. Oakley détient une vaste panoplie de certifications informatiques mondialement reconnues :

• MCSE – Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer : infrastructures sécurisées (Windows Server, Active Directory)
• MCSD – Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer : développement et déploiement d’applications d’entreprise
• OSCP – Offensive Security Certified Professional : tests d’intrusion en conditions réelles
• CEH – Certified Ethical Hacker : maîtrise du piratage éthique, exploitation et dissimulation
• CHFI – Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator : criminalistique numérique et traitement sécurisé des preuves
• A+, Network+, Security+, Server+, Internet+ : réseau, serveurs, sécurité informatique, technologies web