James M. Oakley brings over 25 years of global leadership in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology platforms. With a unique cross-disciplinary background spanning government security, franchise infrastructure, and media intelligence, Mr. Oakley has served as CTO and Board Member for international companies operating across North America, Europe, and the MENA region.

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.

Mr. Oakley holds a comprehensive array of globally recognized IT certifications:

• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) – A prestigious credential validating expert-level ability to design, implement, and administer Windows Server and Active Directory-based infrastructures.
• Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) – Demonstrates advanced skills in designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining enterprise-level applications.
• Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) – A hands‑on, rigorous certification focused on real-world penetration testing and offensive security techniques.
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) – An EC‑Council credential confirming mastery of ethical hacking phases including reconnaissance, exploitation, persistence, and covering tracks.
• Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) – EC‑Council certification proving competence in digital forensics methodology and secure evidence handling.
• CompTIA A+, Security+, Network+, Server+, Internet+, and other specialist certifications – Reflecting comprehensive proficiency across network infrastructure, server administration, internet technologies, and more.