James Sanford
About James Sanford
James Sanford is an IT Specialist with extensive experience in managing hyper-converged infrastructure and implementing security controls. He has worked for various companies, including Milliman, Microsoft, and Slalom Consulting, and has a strong background in systems administration and network support.
Work at Milliman
James Sanford has been employed at Milliman as an IT Specialist since 2017. In this role, he manages a hyper-converged infrastructure that includes over 50 virtual machines. He utilizes tools such as 5Nine, Failover Cluster Manager, and Hyper-V Manager to ensure efficient operations. His responsibilities also include implementing SOC2 and other security controls, which contribute to the company's compliance efforts. Additionally, he collaborates with the Security team to develop solutions and generate reports for SOC auditors.
Previous Employment History
Prior to his current position at Milliman, James Sanford held several roles in the IT field. He worked at PSC - Power Systems Consultants as a Systems and Network Administrator from 2016 to 2017. At Weyerhaeuser, he served as an Identity Access Management Support Analyst from 2008 to 2009. He was also employed at Slalom Consulting as an IT Support Analyst from 2014 to 2016. Other notable positions include Lab Test Engineer at Microsoft in 2007, Lead Technical Support at Pathway Medical from 2010 to 2012, and Deskside Support Technician at Outerwall from 2012 to 2013.
Education and Certifications
James Sanford studied at Chandler/Gilbert Community College, achieving a GPA of 3.75 in General Studies from 2002 to 2003. He also attended Brown College, where he earned a PC/LAN Certificate in Computer Repair and Networking from 2000 to 2001. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his work in IT and infrastructure management.
Technical Skills and Expertise
James Sanford possesses a range of technical skills relevant to his role as an IT Specialist. He has experience utilizing Azure to establish site-to-site VPNs for testing purposes. His expertise includes performing web application vulnerability scanning using Qualys, as well as reviewing, testing, and administering Thycotic Privilege Manager to enhance security protocols. He has also created and implemented both a Business Continuity Plan and an IT Disaster Recovery Plan, demonstrating his capability in risk management and infrastructure reliability.