James Johnstone
About James Johnstone
James Johnstone is an experienced Information Security Engineer 6 currently working at Insight Global since 2016. He has held various management and engineering roles at companies such as Seamless.com, Northrop Grumman, and SwipeClock, focusing on secure design practices and risk management in software development.
Current Role at Insight Global
James Johnstone has been serving as an Information Security Engineer 6 at Insight Global since 2016. In this role, he focuses on information security practices and strategies, contributing to the overall security posture of the organization. His responsibilities include implementing security measures and collaborating with teams to enhance security protocols within the company.
Previous Experience at Seamless.com
Prior to his current position, James worked at Seamless.com as a Software Engineering Manager from 2012 to 2014. During his two years in this role, he managed software engineering projects and contributed to the development of software solutions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and standards.
Experience at Northrop Grumman Information Systems
James Johnstone held the position of Software Development Manager at Northrop Grumman Information Systems from 2004 to 2012. Over the course of eight years, he oversaw software development initiatives, focusing on delivering high-quality software products while managing development teams and processes.
Contributions to Software Engineering Practices
Throughout his career, James has made significant contributions to software engineering practices. He designed a process for reviewing designs that promoted the adoption of secure design patterns. Additionally, he established a library of reusable secure design patterns as part of the Secure Development Lifecycle initiative, enhancing security in software development.
Background in Software Development Management
James Johnstone has a diverse background in software development management, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. His experience includes positions at SwipeClock as Director of Software Engineering and at Visio Corporation as Software Development Manager. His extensive career spans over two decades, focusing on software engineering and security.