James Ernst
About James Ernst
James Ernst is an Applications Engineer and Database Administrator with extensive experience in the legal industry. He has worked at Arnold & Porter since 2014 and previously held various roles at Howrey LLP and Arnold & Porter, specializing in interdepartmental communications and document management systems.
Work at Arnold & Porter
James Ernst has been employed at Arnold & Porter as an Applications Engineer and Database Administrator since 2014. In this role, he specializes in interdepartmental communications and document management systems. His responsibilities include acting as a technical facilitator between legal, IT, and financial department professionals. Prior to his current position, he worked at Arnold & Porter as a Computer Programmer from 1994 to 1998 and as a System Administrator from 1993 to 1994.
Previous Experience at Howrey LLP
James Ernst worked at Howrey LLP for a total of seven years, first as a Programmer/Analyst from 1998 to 2005 and later as an Applications Support Engineer from 2005 to 2011. His roles involved developing and supporting applications tailored to the legal industry, contributing to the firm's operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
James Ernst holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics with a minor in Education from James Madison University, which he attended from 1985 to 1990. He also earned an Associate of Science degree in Computer Science from Northern Virginia Community College, studying there from 1985 to 1991. His educational background supports his expertise in SQL Server development and legal industry application support.
Training and Support Experience
James Ernst has extensive experience in providing training and support, both locally and internationally. He has facilitated training sessions that range from one-on-one support to fully developed classroom opportunities. His ability to communicate technical concepts effectively has made him a valuable resource within his organization.