James Grant
About James Grant
James Grant is the Lead Architect at SEI with extensive experience in web development and cloud architecture, specializing in AWS and terraform.
Company
James Grant is currently employed at SEI where he holds the position of Lead Architect. His role involves overseeing architectural strategies and implementations, contributing significantly to the company's technological advancements.
Title
James holds the title of Lead Architect at SEI. In this capacity, he is responsible for guiding the architectural vision and ensuring its alignment with business objectives. His role includes designing scalable and efficient systems.
Education and Expertise
James Grant studied Computer Information Systems and earned his Bachelor’s degree from Strayer University, and later achieved an Associate’s degree in Web Development from ECPI University. He has a notable expertise in cloud architecture, particularly with AWS and Terraform, and is proficient in using the vim text editor for development. He is also passionate about command-line tools and environments.
Professional Background
James’s professional journey includes various key roles such as Solutions Architect at Heartland, Platform Architect at WealthForge, and Senior JavaScript Developer while self-employed. His career started as a Software Engineer at RxEOB and later progressed through roles such as Senior Interactive Developer at Unboxed Technology, LLC, Lead/Node Developer at the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, among others. He has a diverse background in web development and has contributed to multiple companies in Richmond, Virginia.
Specialization and Skills
James specializes in cloud architecture with a strong focus on AWS and Terraform. He is skilled in using vim, a highly configurable text editor, which he leverages for software development. His dedication to command-line tools and environments demonstrates his commitment to efficient and effective coding practices.