Tilson Technology Management
James Troutman is the Director of Technology, ISP at Tilson Technology Management, working to help get fiber optic broadband deployed across the country. He has been a proponent of the Internet & UNIX since discovering both in 1987 at the University of Maine.
James has always been focused on how to best translate business and organizational goals into Information Technology action. During his 30+ year career, he has held a number of senior management and technical leadership positions and been a business partner in several start-ups. He's also performed a wide variety of consulting engagements for clients including Camden National Bank, Maine Today Media, CN Brown, Johnny’s Selected Seeds, Unitel, Maine Fiber Company, Lincolnville Telephone, Axiom Technologies, Migis Hotel Group, Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association, Exeter Region Cooperative School district, and the Maine Department of Education.
In addition, James is a Director of the Northern New England Neutral Internet Exchange (nnenix.net) , co-founder of the annual New England Peering Forum event (nepeeringforum.org), and serves as the Director of Operations for SkyTalks at DEF CON (skytalks.info).
James is a long-time attendee of the MTUG IT Summit and has presented educational talks for several MTUG events. James joined the MTUG board in 2022, and chairs the Conference Committee beginning with the 2023 Summit.