Jesse James

Editor of NPSI's working-paper stream — reference-grade research on Pacific sovereignty, bilateral financial architecture, and middle-power defensive options. Working Paper No. 1 (Apr 2026): A Canada–Korea Pacific Infrastructure Facility — proposes a 50/50 supranational issuer for Pacific corridor infrastructure, anchored on the standing Bank of Canada–Bank of Korea liquidity swap. Working Paper No. 2 (May 2026): A Canada–United States Energy and Compute Compact — pairs Canadian dispatchable hydro with U.S. AI compute demand through ultra-high-voltage transmission, ahead of the July 2026 CUSMA review. Working Paper No. 3 (May 2026): A Canada–Korea Pacific Defence-Industrial Corridor — submarine procurement, industrial offsets, and the third rail of the three-rail Pacific architecture. Working-paper text under CC-BY-4.0. npsi.ca

Leading Western business development for Ibrahim Energy Partners, a North African oil & gas opportunity facilitation firm. We bridge qualified Western E&P companies with verified upstream opportunities across Libya, Tunisia, and Algeria. Our team combines 30+ years of direct advisory experience to the Libyan Ministry of Petroleum with AI-powered due diligence and Western capital markets expertise. Verified access to 40+ undeveloped fields with 1B+ barrels of discovered resources. Specialties: Upstream opportunity facilitation, farm-in advisory, MENA market entry, operator-government liaison, technical due diligence. ibrahim.help

Fit For Gov is a civic-technology practice building custom software for Canadian municipalities — beginning with secure, statically generated websites as the alternative to vulnerable WordPress installations. Active work: • Municipal websites in Next.js — no PHP, no database, no plugin supply chain. The attack surface is a git repository. • Engagements structured beneath provincial direct-award thresholds where scope allows. CAOs can sign without a competitive bid. • /briefing dossier series at fitforgov.com — long-form analysis of the Canadian municipal threat landscape, beginning with the April 2026 Essential Plugin supply-chain compromise (30+ plugins backdoored, 800,000+ installations exposed). • Free public tools for any Canadian municipality: passive reconnaissance scanner, procurement-threshold reference (CFTA 2026, BC CPPM, BPS, TILMA, LCOM), council briefing generator, and an open MCP toolkit. No account required. • Responded to first municipal RFP by building the working product before submitting. Prior work, cited as track record: built the production front-ends for Waterworth, Muniworth, and The National Strategy Council; recruited roughly three-quarters of the engineering team; ran internal finance at the governance-technology firm. Brand promise — Fit or Forward. If Fit For Gov is not the right team for what your municipality needs, I will tell you on the first call and connect you with the team that is. Always yes or forward. Never yes-when-no. Direct line: +1 250 415 5678 — the principal answers. fitforgov.com · jesse@fitforgov.com

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Connected with a railway expert on LinkedIn who spotted a critical gap in GPR analysis. Within 24 hours, I validated the market and began building "Kinetic GPR Pro" — an AI-driven platform revolutionizing railway maintenance. 48 Hour - Execution: 🔹 Strategic Framework: Built complete business model, GTM strategy, and competitive positioning targeting underserved Tier 2/3 railroads and transit agencies. 🔹 Financial Architecture: Created 13-sheet financial model with 5-year projections, sensitivity analysis, and 24-month cash flow. Projected 470% ROI and break-even by Month 18. 🔹 Brand & Identity: Led rebrand to "Kinetic GPR Pro," establishing professional, tech-forward identity. Created investor package (YC-style brief, data room, due diligence materials). 🔹 Technical Strategy: Designed AI/ML architecture for automated GPR interpretation using computer vision and CNNs. Established OEM partnerships for high-quality hardware at fraction of Western costs. 🔹 Operational Foundation: Built remote team structure, tech stack, and operational processes to support rapid scaling. Key Capabilities: 🔸 Strategic vision, rapid execution, data-driven decision making, market intelligence, financial acumen. What Drives Me: I thrive in high-velocity environments where strategy and execution intersect. When I see a market gap, I move fast. When I see an opportunity, I execute. When I see a chance to build something meaningful, I go all in. 👩‍💻That's Kinetic GPR Pro: a LinkedIn connection, a market gap, 48 hours of execution. Now we're building the future of railway maintenance. Let's connect if you're into infrastructure tech, AI/ML, or building high-growth ventures.

At Waterworth, I am privileged to connect talented individuals with opportunities that align with their skills and our company's culture. My approach to recruitment is simple and personal: I reach out to those who share our vision for building sustainable communities through innovative software solutions. Each conversation begins with a phone interview and a collaborative discussion to discover mutual interests, values, and aspirations. I must ensure that Waterworth and the candidate benefit from a potential partnership. We'll arrange an in-person meeting if there's a shared enthusiasm to proceed. This is where the real magic happens - where potential meets opportunity and where we explore the synergy between your professional goals and our organizational needs. For us at Waterworth, it's about more than just filling a vacancy; it's about growing our community of dedicated professionals who are as excited about empowering local governments as we are. And as we embark on this collaborative journey, we build a brighter, more sustainable future for all the communities we serve.

As Community Relations Director, I drive sales, marketing, and promotional activities to increase awareness and lease suites within the community. I am fueled by a passion for connecting with people, promoting a high-quality product and networking within the community to grow the business. My primary focus is meeting and exceeding weekly sales metric goals, working in a pre-open lease-up environment. Key responsibilities include: Effectively communicating the range of amenities offered to potential residents, showcasing the many aspects of Amica that make it an ideal choice for their new home. Managing tours, administration, sales reports, and prospect management in a timely and efficient manner while ensuring clear communication with the management team Building and maintaining connections with potential prospects, as well as updating and completing the prospect database Monitoring the community waitlist and maintaining regular contact with all leads Working closely with the General Manager and corporate marketing team, I am responsible for developing and implementing marketing and sales plans. This involves researching, planning, budgeting, and coordinating on-site and off-site marketing events to attract prospects and build relationships leading to new leases. I also complete post-activity synopses and reports to analyze return on investment and inform future marketing efforts.

• Co-founded Canada Senior Lifestyle, a startup dedicated to enhancing the senior living industry. • Developed innovative marketing assets in 2017 to effectively promote services and engage target audiences. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on branding and messaging strategies.

While at Cherish at Central Park, I thrived in a community-focused environment, where I developed strong relationships with residents, treating them like my grandparents. I enjoyed understanding their individual preferences and ensuring they felt comfortable and valued. My key responsibilities included: Onboarding new residents by arranging first lunches, introductions to like-minded peers, and providing support to ensure their comfort and happiness Oversaw digital marketing efforts on social media platforms using Hootsuite for scheduling posts and analyzing performance metrics. Crafting internal and external communications, including newsletters, sales brochures, Welcome Home Guide books, website copy, and social media posts Managing the move-in and move-out process by coordinating the cleaning and maintenance of suites Collaborating with the leisure coordinator and department heads to plan and execute special events As part of internal community development and management, I: Conducted bi-monthly meetings with residents to address their wants, needs, and concerns Researched the feasibility of resident requests and proposed solutions to the CEO during weekly operations meetings Due to staffing shortages during the pandemic, I took on additional roles such as Leisure Coordinator and Front Desk, assisting in various tasks such as hosting lunches, instructing classes, attending medical pendant calls, covering the front desk on my day off, and fixing computers, TVs, and phones. My experience at Cherish at Central Park has provided me with invaluable lessons and skills I will carry throughout my career. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as the Community Relations Coordinator and cherish my connections with the residents.