James Watkins
About James Watkins
James Watkins is a Manager at KPMG Global Services with extensive experience in storage and infrastructure engineering. He has held various roles at notable companies including CBRE, DTCC, JP Morgan Chase, and Citi over a career spanning more than two decades.
Current Role at KPMG Global Services
James Watkins currently holds the position of Manager at KPMG Global Services (KGS). He has been with the organization since 2021. His role involves overseeing various projects and initiatives within the company, contributing to the overall operational efficiency and service delivery.
Previous Experience at CBRE
James Watkins worked at CBRE for a total of seven years, holding various positions. He served as a Senior System Engineer and Storage Subject Matter Expert (SME) from 2013 to 2020. Prior to that, he was a Senior Storage Administrator for a brief period in 2013. His tenure at CBRE involved managing storage systems and providing technical expertise.
Experience at The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation
Watkins was employed at The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) as a Lead Infrastructure Services Engineer for six months in 2020. His responsibilities included managing infrastructure services and ensuring the reliability of systems within the organization.
Career at JP Morgan Chase Bank
James Watkins has significant experience at JP Morgan Chase Bank, where he worked as a SAN Administrator from 2005 to 2009. He was responsible for managing storage area networks and ensuring optimal performance of storage systems. He also held the position of Storage Systems Administrator during this time.
Technical Background and Early Career
Watkins began his career in the technical field at Mosaic, where he worked from 2001 to 2005. He then transitioned to various roles, including SAN Administrator at Pier 1 from 2003 to 2005 and Storage Area Network Engineer at Citi from 2010 to 2012. His early career laid the foundation for his expertise in storage systems and infrastructure management.