James Harris has more than 12 years of experience in the upstream oil and gas industry including leading subsea and pipeline projects for clients in shallow and deepwater areas in Australia, the UK, Asia and the Middle East. In addition to his technical leadership roles, Mr Harris has also worked as a lecturer in pipeline and subsea engineering for institutions in Australia and South East Asia. He has gained experience in the pertinent design codes and a suite of software packages, and has been involved in the conceptual stage through to detailed design and installation of a number of pipeline and subsea projects.