James Williams
About James Williams
James Williams is a Senior Network Automation Engineer currently working at Network to Code since 2020. With a diverse background in network engineering and support, he has held various positions at organizations such as Rackspace, First Data Corporation, and Happy State Bank.
Current Role at Network to Code
James Williams serves as a Senior Network Automation Engineer at Network to Code, a position he has held since 2020. He operates remotely within the Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area. In this role, he is involved in the architecture of automation platform deployments, contributing to the company's focus on network automation solutions.
Previous Experience in Network Engineering
Prior to his current role, James Williams accumulated extensive experience in network engineering. He worked at Rackspace in various capacities, including Network Engineer II and III, and Linux Systems Administrator, from 2012 to 2020. His responsibilities included design and build tasks, as well as network operations. He also held the position of Network Administrator Lead at Happy State Bank from 2009 to 2011 and served as a Problem Support Technician at First Data Corporation from 2005 to 2009.
Education and Academic Background
James Williams studied Electronics Technology at Amarillo College, where he earned an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology at Southern New Hampshire University, a program he began in 2022 and is expected to complete in 2026.
Volunteer Work and Community Engagement
James Williams actively participates in volunteer work. He serves as a Scientific Diver on various Sibinacocha Watershed Project Expeditions, contributing to environmental research and conservation efforts. Additionally, he engages with the Texas Stream Team as a Water Quality Monitor, focusing on monitoring and maintaining water quality in local ecosystems.
Early Career and Initial Roles
James Williams began his career as a Network Technician at West Texas A&M University, where he worked from 2002 to 2005. He then transitioned to First Data Corporation as a Problem Support Technician from 2005 to 2009. His early roles laid the foundation for his extensive career in network engineering and automation.