James Duffy
About James Duffy
James Duffy is the Manager of Cloud Engineering at PlushCare, where he has worked since 2022. He has over seven years of experience in software engineering and DevOps roles across various companies in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Current Role at PlushCare
James Duffy serves as the Manager of Cloud Engineering at PlushCare, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he oversees cloud infrastructure and engineering initiatives, focusing on enhancing system reliability and performance. His leadership is instrumental in driving the organization's cloud strategy and ensuring the efficient deployment of cloud resources.
Previous Experience at PlushCare
Before his current role, James worked at PlushCare as the Lead Infrastructure Engineer from 2019 to 2022. During this time, he contributed to the development and management of the company's infrastructure, implementing best practices to improve system performance and security.
Professional Background in Engineering
James has a diverse background in engineering, having worked at several companies in the San Francisco Bay Area. He was a Senior DevOps Engineer at Zignal Labs from 2017 to 2019 and previously held the position of DevOps Engineer there from 2016 to 2017. His experience also includes a role as a Software Engineer at Track Revenue from 2015 to 2016 and an internship as a Software Engineer at Social Trends Media in 2014.
Education in Computer Information Systems
James Duffy earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems from California State University, where he studied from 2009 to 2014. His education provided him with a solid foundation in computer science principles and practices, which he has applied throughout his career in various engineering roles.
Key Contributions and Initiatives
James has made significant contributions to his organizations, including introducing Istio service mesh and canary deployments to improve code rollout safety. He played a key role in achieving SOC2 compliance by managing audits and organizing security tests. Additionally, he led initiatives to democratize infrastructure as code, allowing non-DevOps engineers to manage their infrastructure effectively.