James Newsom, M.Sc, Abd
About James Newsom, M.Sc, Abd
James Newsom, M.Sc, Abd, is a Graduate Teaching Assistant with extensive experience in performance analysis and capacity planning for large enterprise systems. He currently works at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond and The George Washington University, holding advanced degrees in Data Analytics and Engineering Management.
Work at The George Washington University
James Newsom has served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at The George Washington University since 2021. In this role, he instructs fellow engineers and adult students in performance engineering. His teaching encompasses various topics including statistical analysis, coding, load generation, data collection and cleaning, data visualization, and reporting.
Education and Expertise
James Newsom holds a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Data Analytics from Western Governors University. He also achieved a Doctorate of Engineering in Engineering Management from The George Washington University. His educational background includes an Associate of Science in General Engineering from Collin College and a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology from Western Governors University. Additionally, he has completed a Graduate Business Analytics Program Certificate at Southern Methodist University.
Background
James Newsom has extensive experience in the IT sector, having worked in various roles since 1996. He has held positions such as Senior Systems Engineer at JC Penney and Business Systems Analyst at Raytheon Systems Company. He served as an IT Advisor Advanced at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond from 2012 to 2019 before taking on the role of Lead IT Technology at the same institution in 2019.
Technical Skills and Analysis Experience
James Newsom possesses expertise in application performance monitoring, capacity planning, modeling, and load testing for large enterprise systems. He has experience in deep dive analysis of performance metrics and root cause analysis. His technical skills include proficiency in data analysis tools such as Perl, Python (including pandas, NumPy, and Jupyter), R, SAS, WEKA, MATLAB, Minitab, and Julia.
Professional Experience
James Newsom has held various positions in the IT field, including Senior Consultant at Valtech and Senior Performance Engineer at Odyssey Information Services. His experience spans multiple years, with significant roles at JC Penney, where he worked as a Systems Engineer II and later as a Senior Systems Engineer. His career reflects a strong focus on performance engineering and data analysis.