James Crutcher
About James Crutcher
James Crutcher serves as the Vice President of Cloud Operations at PowerPlan, Inc., bringing over 30 years of experience in the IT industry with a focus on cloud infrastructures and virtualization.
Current Role at PowerPlan
James Crutcher serves as the Vice President of Cloud Operations at PowerPlan, Inc. since 2024. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing cloud delivery and operations, managing a significant annual budget of $30 million. His leadership focuses on optimizing cloud infrastructure and ensuring efficient operations within the organization.
Previous Experience in IT
James Crutcher has over 30 years of experience in the IT industry. He has held various positions, including Consultant at Edge Solutions LLC, VP of Cloud Infrastructure Operations at Aspect Software, and Manager of Storage & Virtualization at AutoTrader.com. His roles have consistently involved managing cloud-based infrastructures and virtualization, contributing to his extensive expertise in these areas.
Educational Background
James Crutcher studied at Georgia Institute of Technology, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from 1988 to 1993. He furthered his education at Georgia State University, obtaining a Master of Science in Finance from 2000 to 2002. His academic background supports his extensive career in technology and finance.
Leadership and Team Management
Throughout his career, James Crutcher has demonstrated strong leadership capabilities. He led a global team of over 130 professionals at Alvaria, focusing on devOps, site reliability engineering (SRE), and cloud deployment. His management skills have been crucial in driving operational efficiency and team performance in various organizations.
Achievements in Cost Optimization
James Crutcher has successfully implemented cost optimization strategies that resulted in a $2 million reduction in annual operational expenditures. His ability to manage the full life cycle of customer-facing products across multiple cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, and GCP, showcases his expertise in maximizing resource efficiency.