James Shen is a seasoned finance executive who served as Interim Chief Financial Officer at GitLab Inc. (Class A) from February 2023 to October 2023. In this critical role, he led the company's global finance organization, overseeing financial planning, reporting, investor relations, and compliance during a pivotal growth phase for the DevOps platform leader. Shen stepped in following the departure of the prior CFO, providing steady leadership that supported GitLab's operational scaling and strategic initiatives amid a dynamic public market environment. Prior to his interim CFO tenure, Shen joined GitLab in 2021 as Vice President of Finance and was quickly promoted to Senior Vice President, where he built and managed high-performing finance teams. His extensive career spans over two decades in technology and clean energy sectors. Notably, he served as Chief Financial Officer at ChargePoint, the electric vehicle charging network, guiding the company through rapid expansion and its eventual public listing via SPAC in 2021. Earlier roles included finance leadership positions at SunPower Corporation, where he contributed to financial strategy during the solar energy pioneer's growth, as well as at Intel and other tech firms. Shen’s achievements include driving financial transformations that enhanced operational efficiency and supported multi-billion-dollar valuations at portfolio companies. His expertise in scaling finance functions for high-growth SaaS and hardware businesses has earned him recognition as a key advisor to executive teams navigating IPOs, mergers, and international expansion. Now focusing on advisory and board roles, Shen continues to influence the tech finance landscape with his strategic insight and proven track record.