Jim Christian

American-British author, consultant, and developer working across security, education, and AI; publisher of Signal Over Noise newsletter
Person human Q138507188
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Summary

Jim Christian was born on 1977[1] in Indianapolis[2]. He has worked as a writer[3], software developer[4], consultant[5], computer security consultant[6], and educator[7].

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[8], United States[9]
  • Field of work: artificial intelligence[10], computer science[11]
  • Educated at: The Open University[12]
  • Notable work: How to Code in Minecraft[13], How to Think Like a Coder[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Residence: Spain[16], Valencian Community[17]
  • Family name: Christian (surname)[18]
  • Given name: James[19]
  • Official website: https://jimchristian.net[20]
  • Work location: Valencian Community[21]
  • Described at URL: https://www.batsfordbooks.com/contributor/jim-christian-2/[22], https://signalovernoise.at/about/[23]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[24], Spanish[25]
  • Start of work period: 2000[26]
  • Name: Jim[27]

FAQs

Where was Jim Christian born?

Jim Christian was born in Indianapolis[2].

What did Jim Christian do for work?

Jim Christian worked as a writer[3], software developer[4], consultant[5], computer security consultant[6], and educator[7].

Where did Jim Christian go to school?

Jim Christian was educated at The Open University[12].

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  11. [6] ↑ . jimchristian.net. jimchristian.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . jimchristian.net. jimchristian.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  1. 7d ago · Woodini77 · 2026-10-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described at url → https://www.batsfordbooks.com/contributor/jim-christian-2/, https://signalovernoise.at/about/
    Wikidata description → American-British author, consultant, and developer working across security, educ
    Occupation → writer, software developer, consultant +2
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  2. 13w ago · Woodini77 · 2026-07-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikidata description → American-British author, consultant, and developer working across security, educ
    Country of citizenship → United Kingdom, United States
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  4. 24w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Viaf cluster id → 53149717445410951168
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