James White
About James White
James White is a Networking and Infrastructure Specialist currently working at Avanti Software Inc. in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, where he has contributed to enhancing security and infrastructure resiliency since 2020.
Current Role at Avanti Software Inc.
James White serves as a Networking and Infrastructure Specialist at Avanti Software Inc., a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he contributes to the design and implementation of best practice approaches for security and infrastructure resiliency. He has played a key role in migrating the company's infrastructure onto modern platforms, ensuring that systems are up-to-date and efficient. Additionally, he has optimized Avanti Software Inc.'s Remote Desktop and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) capabilities, enhancing remote work efficiency and security.
Previous Experience in Networking
Prior to his current position, James White worked as a Network Administrator 3 at Key Energy Services from 2010 to 2017 in Calgary, Canada. He was responsible for managing network operations and ensuring system reliability during his seven-year tenure. Before that, he served as a Network Administrator at ING from 2006 to 2008, where he gained foundational experience in network management. Additionally, he worked as a Systems Analyst III at WBM Technologies for one year in 2019 to 2020.
Educational Background and Certifications
James White has a solid educational background in networking and technology. He studied at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), where he achieved CompTIA N+ in 2009 and CCNA from 2006 to 2007. He also completed the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) program at SAIT in 2012. His other certifications include CompTIA A+ from M. Turner and Associates in 2002 and VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V5.5] from Global Knowledge in 2014.
High School Education
James White completed his high school education at College Heights Secondary, earning his High School Diploma from 1998 to 2002. This foundational education set the stage for his subsequent studies and career in networking and infrastructure.