James Neal
About James Neal
James Neal is a Software Engineer with extensive experience in cloud infrastructure and application development. He has worked at Cambia Health Solutions since 2012 and previously held positions at Tripwire and Portland State University.
Work at Cambia Health Solutions
James Neal has been employed at Cambia Health Solutions as a Software Engineer since 2012. In this role, he contributes to various software development projects, focusing on enhancing healthcare technology solutions. His experience in software engineering allows him to work on critical applications that support the company's mission to improve health outcomes.
Previous Experience at Tripwire
Prior to his current position, James Neal worked at Tripwire as a QA Engineer from 2005 to 2011. During his six years in the Portland, Oregon area, he was involved in quality assurance processes, ensuring the reliability and performance of software products. His role contributed to the overall quality and success of the company's offerings.
Education and Expertise
James Neal studied Computer Science at Portland State University, where he earned a Master of Science degree. His educational background provides a strong foundation in software development principles and practices. This academic experience, combined with his professional roles, has equipped him with the skills necessary to excel in various technical environments.
Technical Skills and Projects
James Neal has demonstrated expertise in implementing AWS infrastructure-as-code using Ansible, focusing on services such as EC2, CodeDeploy, Route53, and Batch stack. He developed a core application utilizing AWS Batch and Java, managing its maintenance and feature enhancements. Additionally, he authored an AWS Lambda application using .NET and created REST APIs with a MySQL backend, showcasing his proficiency in serverless computing and cloud-based solutions.
Background as Network Administrator
Before his software engineering career, James Neal worked as a Network Administrator at Portland State University from 1998 to 2002. In this role, he managed network systems and supported the university's IT infrastructure. This experience provided him with a solid understanding of networking principles and practices, which complements his software engineering skills.