James Reid
About James Reid
James Reid is an Associate at Cask, LLC and a Principal Engineer at Cask Government Solutions, both roles he has held since 2015 in Stafford, VA. He has extensive experience in systems engineering and a strong understanding of Marine Corps operations and infrastructure.
Work at Cask
James Reid has been employed at Cask, LLC since 2015, serving as an Associate for nine years in Stafford, VA. In addition to his role at Cask, he also works at Cask Government Solutions as a Principal Engineer, where he has gained extensive experience in systems engineering and project management. His tenure at Cask highlights his commitment to supporting the organization's mission and objectives.
Education and Expertise
James Reid possesses a strong understanding of Marine Corps culture, mission, operations, and enterprise infrastructure. His expertise extends to security requirements, processes, and policies relevant to the Department of Defense. He holds multiple certifications, including VMware Certified Professional (VCP), Legato Certified Networker Administrator (LCNA), Legato Certified Networker Specialist (LCNS), EMC Proven Professional Certification (EMCPA), and AWS Certified, demonstrating his technical proficiency in various domains.
Background
Before joining Cask, James Reid worked at several notable organizations. He served as a Senior Systems Engineer at EMC from 2010 to 2014 and briefly at VMware as a Senior Systems Engineer in Software Defined Storage for federal clients. His earlier experience includes a role at EDS Corporation as the USMC, NMCI Backup and Recovery / SAN Lead. His career spans over two decades in systems engineering and infrastructure management.
Achievements
James Reid has established a well-connected network with major Department of Defense systems integrators, including General Dynamics, Smartronix, HP, Northrop Grumman, and SAIC. His experience encompasses designing, building, installing, configuring, and supporting multi-terabyte information infrastructure, particularly for ESX server deployment and the migration of conventional systems into virtualization. He also holds an active Secret Security Clearance.