James Mills
About James Mills
James Mills serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Buoy Health, where he applies his extensive programming skills and expertise in containerized applications. With a solid background in software development and DevOps, he has held various roles within the company since 2015.
Work at Buoy Health
James Mills currently serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Buoy Health, a position he has held since 2023. His role involves overseeing the technology strategy and implementation within the organization. Prior to this, he worked as a Software Architect for three months in 2022 and as a Platform Engineering Manager for six months from 2022 to 2023. Mills also has experience as a Sr. DevOps Engineer from 2018 to 2020 and as a Software Engineer from 2015 to 2018 at Buoy Health. His tenure at the company showcases a progressive career path with increasing responsibilities.
Education and Expertise
James Mills earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Texas, completing his studies from 2010 to 2014. He possesses advanced skills in programming languages such as Python and JavaScript. Mills has expertise in deploying and managing containerized applications using Kubernetes and Docker. He employs Terraform for infrastructure as code (IaC) to manage cloud resources and utilizes Jenkins for continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes.
Background
Before joining Buoy Health, James Mills worked at General Motors as a Manufacturing Engineering Application Developer from 2014 to 2015. He also served as a Software Developer at Allure Energy Inc. from 2012 to 2014. His professional background includes a strong foundation in both software development and DevOps practices, which has contributed to his effectiveness in various roles throughout his career.
Technical Skills
James Mills has a strong technical skill set that includes advanced programming capabilities in Python and JavaScript. He is proficient in deploying and managing containerized applications using Kubernetes and Docker. Mills also utilizes Terraform for infrastructure management and Jenkins for CI/CD processes, demonstrating his comprehensive knowledge of modern software development and deployment practices.