James Conner

About James Conner

I’m a product and technology executive specializing in enterprise AI development, platform strategy, and next-generation digital systems. At Toyota Connected Labs, I serve as a Senior AI Product Manager, leading the evolution of Toyota’s enterprise AI platform and shaping the roadmap for intelligent, reliable, and compliant mobility experiences. My work centers on transforming complex AI capabilities - retrieval systems, agentic architectures, multimodal reasoning, and cloud-native infrastructure - into scalable, user-centric products that deliver measurable business impact.Alongside my work at Toyota, I lead HyphAI, the home of Transakt, Trnsfrm, and Kryagent, where I focus on building innovative AI, crypto, and software solutions that merge automation, security, and enterprise-grade design. Additionally, as CTO of Therion, I guide advanced cloud architecture, microservices development, and the technology strategy behind modern SaaS and AI-enabled platforms. Across these ventures, I operate at the intersection of AI engineering, product management, and organizational transformation - driving teams from concept to execution with clarity and velocity.With 14+ years of experience spanning AI integration, product innovation, fintech, and large-scale system design, I’ve built high-performing teams, delivered multi-market product launches, and helped organizations adopt AI as a core strategic capability. My mission is to advance the future of enterprise AI - designing systems that are trustworthy, efficient, and capable of redefining how people interact with technology, while contributing as a thought leader shaping the next era of intelligent products.

Experience

1. Senior Ai Product Manager

   Toyota Connected North America

   Nov 2025 — Present

   I focus on building reliable, high-accuracy AI systems using agentic architectures, RAG pipelines, and scalable cloud infrastructure. I drive roadmap leadership, cross-functional alignment, and delivery of both V1 stabilization and V2 multi-agent innovation. Passionate about turning complex technical capabilities into intuitive, trusted customer experiences.