James Burns

James Burns leads strategy and operations at Shield AI, connecting enterprise planning with the company’s autonomy and aircraft businesses. He previously worked at McKinsey and served as a U.S. Army helicopter pilot.

Career

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Based in: Dallas

Shield AI

Until Present

Chief of Staff and Strategy Director

McKinsey & Company

Nov 2024 — 2026

Engagement Manager

US Army

Aviation Attack Platoon Leader
Feb 2015 — 2017
Assistant Operations Officer, Battalion Operations
2014 — Feb 2015

ATF

Jun 2008 — Jul 2008

Summer Analyst

Kumon North America, Inc.

May 2001 — Jun 2005

Junior Manager

Stanford Graduate School of Business

MBA

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Master's studies in engineering

United States Military Academy

Bachelor's studies in mechanical

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James Burns

Shield AI

McKinsey & Company

US Army

Aviation Attack Platoon Leader

Assistant Operations Officer, Battalion Operations

ATF

Kumon North America, Inc.

Stanford Graduate School of Business

Missouri University of Science and Technology

United States Military Academy

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