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James Jason

Londres

Summary

Accomplished Technical Architect offering 20+ years' experience in conceptualizing technical solutions and system development environments. Focused on working closely with clients to determine technical project objectives, specifications and solutions comprehensive design and development of infrastructure and architecture for Enterprise projects. Attentive collaborator and communicator from project conception to completion. Seasoned team leader possessing the technical and interpersonal skills to provide exceptional project deliverables.


Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Technology Architect (Enterprise Solutions)

XTM Solutions
06.2022 - 07.2023
  • A senior member of the Technical Assurance Group (TAG) which is the leadership of Architecture practice providing governance to help manage risks & minimising technical debt with an overall objective of the reducing general cost of IT within the organization
  • Provided IT Architecture leadership within Airwave, embedding existing processes or developing/deploying new processes or methodologies where appropriate to ensure the continued effectiveness of the IT Architecture function
  • Led the IT Architecture team both as a people manager and to provide leadership and direction to ensure effective delivery of the Architecture function
  • Contributor to updated Cyber security strategy (Cloud security) as well as on-Prem end point security around servers and end user computing with a Cyber security Action plan produced for above domains as part of the success criteria
  • Architectural co-lead in the cyber security element within Datacentre modernisation, Success criteria included overhauling and re-designing Airwave’s business continuity and disaster recovery capability with a focus on ransomware attacks and mitigation
  • Also providing a new multi-tenant shared services delivery model and a more improved security posture using technologies like Cisco HCI (segmentation), Veeam (data resilience), HPE Synergy, Ivanti, MOVE-it & Pure storage
  • Identified new organizational technical capabilities as well as reviewing existing capabilities and promoting of reuse of patterns and a shared services platform model
  • Working with Business and other domain architects supporting the end-to-end delivery of programmes in an assurance role by engaging with colleagues in other areas of IT Services capability, verifying that any proposed project designs align with target models
  • Relationship management - collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders (UK Government blue light services i.e Police, Ambulance and Fire services) to successfully deliver business outcomes consistently across the technology service delivery function

Independent Consulting Architect

Private Consultancy
01.2022 - 06.2022

Lead Solution Architect (Microsoft Windows 10 Security)

National G
01.2019 - 07.2021
  • Led in updating the Identity & Management functionality & also the M365 Office collaboration tools upgrade programme ensuring that new and re-architected applications introduced are securely integrated in the Microsoft ecosystem programme via the Implementation of an Azure cloud - on prem- IdAM access management system using Azure AD and Azure app proxy
  • Artefact design, production & Implementation lead in the Win 10 enabling services which included device configuration, network & access management tools e.g
  • Microsoft Intune, Always on VPN & Autopilot
  • Working with cross functional Security, data architecture teams in project implementing a defence in depth and secure by design principles are imbibed for all solutions to ensure compliance with regulations
  • Enhanced security posture by Introducing a secure score element in deployed applications and services via Microsoft Defender, benchmarked against best practices
  • Data Centre migration Production of data centre migration design artefacts (HLD & LLD) including designs of the new datacenter
  • Moving infrastructure stack from existing to target state DCs utilising technologies such as VMware and Cisco networking
  • Production of artefacts i.e Designs and Policy documents as well as infrastructure product roadmaps and test & trial process and certificates for equipment before being transitioned into the live railway environment
  • Vendor Management – Coordinated engagement with IBM, Dell, Oracle and VMware to derive the most value from working relationships

Senior IT Specialist (Infrastructure Architect)

DRC
03.2007 - 08.2015
  • EMEA Region Infrastructure Management Successfully managing technology infrastructure & requirements for the technology infrastructure covering end user devices and server infrastructure, desktop telephony, server and network connectivity and security
  • Led the integration of Salesforce with other Software-as-a-Service (SAAS) solutions
  • Project Management – Within my first 12 months, I project planned and architected the office’s IT upgrade programme to the new EMEA corporate headquarters in London
  • Subsequently, within my remaining 7 years within the same organisation, I helped set up or upgrade office technology across Europe

Education

Uni

Skills

  • IT service management
  • Machine learning integration
  • Cybersecurity best practices
  • Vendor relationship management

Accomplishments

  • Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
  • Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
  • Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.

Certification

  • TOGAF 9 Certification – The Open Group Architecture Framework by The Open Group.
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) - International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC)².

Timeline

Senior Technology Architect (Enterprise Solutions)

XTM Solutions
06.2022 - 07.2023

Independent Consulting Architect

Private Consultancy
01.2022 - 06.2022

Lead Solution Architect (Microsoft Windows 10 Security)

National G
01.2019 - 07.2021

Senior IT Specialist (Infrastructure Architect)

DRC
03.2007 - 08.2015

Uni

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