James Pruitt
About James Pruitt
James Pruitt is a Software Engineer at Fortanix with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Western Carolina University. He has experience in Rust programming and has completed internships at SIL International.
Current Role at Fortanix
James Pruitt currently works at Fortanix as a Software Engineer. He began his tenure at Fortanix in 2022. His role involves various software engineering tasks, directly leveraging his background in computer science and programming.
Previous Positions at SIL International
Prior to his current role, James Pruitt worked as a Software Developer Intern at SIL International. He held this position twice: once in 2020 for 3 months and again in 2019 for 3 months. During his internships, he gained practical experience in software development, contributing to various projects and improving his coding skills.
Education at Western Carolina University
James Pruitt attended Western Carolina University, where he studied Computer Science. He completed his Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, attending the university from 2018 to 2022. His academic experience provided him with a strong foundation in computing principles and various programming languages.
Proficiency in Rust Programming Language
James Pruitt has been proficient in the Rust programming language since he taught himself Rust in 2015. He has regularly used Rust in both personal and academic projects. One notable project is a MIPS CPU simulator developed as his senior capstone project. His experience with Rust has been a significant aspect of his software development practice.
Course on Cloud Computing
In the Fall 2021 semester, James Pruitt completed a course on cloud computing. The course focused on critical aspects of cloud systems, including broadcast ordering and transaction serializability. This coursework added to his expertise in cloud computing and distributed systems.