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Nathan James

Summary

I am an enthusiastic, reliable, hardworking, and results-driven professional with a passion for continuous learning and improvement. With a proven track record in managing complex projects and optimizing infrastructures, I bring a blend of technical expertise and strong leadership skills. My background in Kubernetes, AWS, real-time data pipelines, and serverless architectures, combined with my ability to manage expectations and lead development teams, ensures successful project outcomes. I am committed to delivering high-quality solutions, fostering collaborative team environments, and staying updated with the latest industry trends to drive innovation and efficiency.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Technology Officer

Lewi Software
10.2023 - 05.2024
  • Managed expectations from customers and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.
  • Re-architected the entire platform to a serverless model using Google Cloud, including a complete backend rewrite and frontend development.
  • Developed and implemented development frameworks to enhance efficiency and standardize processes across the company.
  • Led a development team, overseeing sprint planning, budgeting, and prioritizing the roadmap to ensure timely delivery of high-quality software.
  • Provided project leadership in dynamic technology-driven environment with multiple priorities.
  • Established robust cybersecurity protocols, mitigating risks and safeguarding sensitive company information.

Automation Engineer

Entain Australia
05.2022 - 10.2023
  • Managed and optimized Kubernetes clusters for scalable application deployment.
  • Enhanced the real-time data pipeline using Kafka, Snowflake, and Golang, resulting in improved data processing efficiency.
  • Developed robust APIs and backend services in Golang to support various applications.
  • Leveraged extensive experience with AWS Cloud to architect and maintain secure, reliable, and scalable infrastructure.
  • Managed Exceptions from varies stakeholders and teams from within the business.
  • Discussed requirements and processes with project managers and developers.

DevOps Engineer

Data#3
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Automating repetitive tasks.
  • Collaboration with Developers in the team, on how to best assist them.
  • Database Backend Management (SQL).
  • Conduced and Developed Integration between systems.
  • Working with external APIs from a Third Party, to enhance the product.
  • Support and Maintain the tools and requirements to maintain the platform.
  • Collaborated with team to determine application requirement specifications.

Desktop Support Specialist

Data#3
11.2019 - 08.2021
  • Managed end-user accounts and permissions, overseeing correct provisioning of access rights in accordance with security best practices and policies.
  • Identified negative hardware performance trends and common issues afflicting systems, reporting findings for remediation.
  • Obtained and evaluated information about new systems, peripherals and software technology.
  • Worked with various systems, software and peripherals.
  • Worked with Employees to revolve any technology / hardware issues they would receive.

Education

Certificate III - Information Technology

Tafe Queensland
Brisbane, QLD
08.2019

Skills

  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Time Management and Organization
  • Reliable
  • Fast and Extremely Willing Learner
  • Great Working Under Pressure
  • Fluent with Golang, Python, SQL and Java
  • Great Problem Sovler
  • Flexibility
  • Architecture Design
  • Proficient Cloud/DevOps with Google Cloud, AWS
  • IT Management and delivery

References

Upon Request

Timeline

Chief Technology Officer

Lewi Software
10.2023 - 05.2024

Automation Engineer

Entain Australia
05.2022 - 10.2023

DevOps Engineer

Data#3
08.2021 - 05.2022

Desktop Support Specialist

Data#3
11.2019 - 08.2021

Certificate III - Information Technology

Tafe Queensland
Nathan James