James Sear

I am passionate about helping software teams succeed, both technically and commercially. I strongly believe that almost everything we build should be framed by real user problems. It’s only when we are fully clear on the problem — that we can begin to craft technical solutions that can be tested in the real world.I am the co-founder of Avion, which is a user story mapping tool for software teams. Story mapping is an invaluable technique that many product teams can benefit from. Avion takes conventional story mapping to the next level by providing a digital way for teams to plan and prioritise software better. Learn more at avion.io.My background is that of a designer, but my career has led me through software engineering and systems architecture. Ultimately, I produce my best work when ...