Jim Blakley

Jim Blakley is the Associate Director of the Living Edge Lab at Carnegie Mellon University, bringing over 30 years of industry experience from AT&T, Lucent, and Intel. His work focuses on commercializing emerging technologies at the intersection of cloud systems, AI, networking, and human-computer interaction. He leads research initiatives in edge computing infrastructure and real-world technology deployment.

Blakley's research spans edge computing, distributed cloud systems, drone autonomy, and network optimization. He specializes in developing scalable solutions for decentralized infrastructure, latency-sensitive applications, and edge-native platforms, with an emphasis on practical implementation and systems engineering.

His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on edge computing advancements, including drone video streaming optimization, lightweight AI frameworks for wearables, decentralized cloud architectures, and cross-tier orchestration. This body of work highlights trends toward democratizing edge technologies and enhancing real-time processing capabilities for next-generation applications.

At the Living Edge Lab, Blakley oversees projects advancing edge computing infrastructure and experimental testbeds, collaborating with industry partners to bridge academic research and commercial deployment.