About James

Hi, I'm James Robert Perih. I am a Manitoba Metis citizen, a resident of Winnipeg, and the Founder and CEO of Four And A Half Giraffes, Ltd.
My Story
James-It was born from a simple idea: to help others and have fun doing it. I bring a strong Gen-X work ethic to everything I do, whether it's managing a complex software project or delivering a package across town. I love people, and I take pride in being reliable, distinct, and trustworthy.
Experience
I have been a software development manager for over 6 years and have worked in the IT industry for more than 20 years. Beyond tech, my background is diverse, with experience in:
- Delivery Services
- Retail Management
- Food Services
- Telephone & Call Centre Work
- Academic & Market Research
Building for Canadians
Through my company, Four And A Half Giraffes, I'm working on several exciting projects designed to connect and entertain:
- How Do You Say?
A language-training app helping every Canadian learn the language spoken by every Canadian. - Multiplayer Wordle
Compete with friends in this popular word puzzle game. - URL Previewer
A tool permitting the posting of Canadian news content on social networks.
You can view more of my work at fourandahalfgiraffes.ca.
Land Acknowledgement
I acknowledge that I work within Treaty No. 1 Territory, the traditional lands of the Anishinabe (Ojibway), Ininew (Cree), Oji-Cree, Dene, and Dakota, and is the Birthplace of the Métis Nation and the Heart of the Métis Nation Homeland.