James Slider is the Director of Special Projects at The Drone Racing League, the premier, international drone racing circuit for elite pilots. He’s currently overseeing DRL’s new autonomous drone racing series, the Artificial Intelligence Robotic Racing (AIRR) Circuit, combining cutting edge AI and drone technology with heritage racing formats to continue defining the sport of the future and blur the lines between the digital and physical worlds. Prior to DRL, James served as the Senior Product Designer at Tough Mudder, where he led team of challenge designers, sponsorship integration initiatives, and quality assurance protocols. Prior to Tough Mudder, James worked as an Advance Associate for the Whitehouse, managing production teams, crafting political site designs, and producing large-scale rally events for President Obama, Vice President Biden, and Dr. Jill Biden.
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