I’ve had the honour of working with James since back in 2015 whilst I was an intern, and have seen him grow and flourish over the years. I remember first hearing fables about him and how good he was, and whilst that was true, he was also a truly kind and compassionate person. I became much closer to James since rejoining as a full time member of staff, and saw him excel at even the most difficult technical problems, meticulously documenting them to make sure other people could learn from him. He truly was a beacon of what we should all aspire for. He had a great personality and sense of humour, and his loss will truly be felt forever. He will live on through the knowledge, wisdom, insight and passion he imparted to so many of us, for decades to come. I am incredibly grateful to have known James, through both the highs and the lows, and my deepest sympathies go out to his family and other friends. I hope you’ve found a better place jam. James x …

James was one of the most talented engineers I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. He took great pride in his work and pushed us all to do better whilst always remaining kind and humble. Many of us owe a great deal to his insight and patient willingness to help others. I will miss hearing his opinion, quick wit and dry sense of humour. He will be dearly missed by all who were lucky enough to have known him. I hope that he has found a better place away from the difficulties of this world, and that his loved ones find some comfort in the knowledge that he will not be forgotten. …

Thank you, James, for being a truly valued mentor, and most importantly, friend. I will always carry fond memories of working together and remain grateful for the knowledge and support you have shared. Wishing the deepest sympathies to your family. Sending love and thoughts. …

I had the pleasure of working with James when I started at Netcraft in 2016 and over the following years was lucky enough to spend several months working closely with him on various projects. James was incredibly talented, able to quickly put together robust solutions to difficult problems. He was also a dedicated mentor, always happy to take extra time to explain her thought processes and solutions to others. I learnt a huge amount from him during the time we worked together. He will be dearly missed as both a fellow engineer and a friend. Rest in peace jam. …

James was the first person I worked with at Netcraft, when I joined 2018, as my assigned supervisor. I miss that time dearly, as I have fondest memories of that first summer working together, and it is thanks to those experiences that I chose to stay at Netcraft to this day. James was someone I could always count on; a great mentor and I will always be gratetful for everything he helped me with.   I deeply miss you jam. My thoughts are with you and your family. …

James and I started at Netcraft around the same time, working in the same room for those first few months was truly a wonderful experience. I have been amazed ever since at James’s ability to quietly work away and come back a remarkably short time later with a fully working solution! That quiet dedication is something I really admired, I will miss him greatly. …

I first met James in 2014 and enjoyed working with him in the years that followed. Meticulous and methodical, he would solve any task presented to him. He was trustworthy in all senses of the word. I’ll never forget his subtle dry humour, particularly in sysadmin circles. James was a friend as well as a colleague. We enjoyed occasional dog walks with Charlotte, and I was so excited when he turned up at my “vanwarming” party just before the pandemic. That was the night that I learned of his love for show tunes and theatre music. jam: we miss you like hell. Thank you for all the smiles and laughs and Makefiles and lunchtime quips. I hope you’re in a more peaceful place now. …

I have worked with James ever since he started at Netcraft, and I will truly miss him. Always thoughtful and insightful, a highly capable engineer and real asset to the company. Quietly and diligently, he made a significant impact on everything and everybody he worked with. My thoughts are with James’s family. Rest in peace @jam. …

James was a brilliant help and guide who proactively solved problems for those working with him and made time to help those he worked with. He was a great example to those whom he managed. I’m not sure there are any challenges James would have failed to solve at Netcraft! He will be missed by all of those working with him at Netcraft. Sending love to his family and friends. …