James Dominy
About James Dominy
James Dominy is a Technical Architect at WP Engine in Limerick, Ireland, with a diverse background in software development and bioinformatics.
Current Position at WP Engine
James Dominy currently works as a Technical Architect at WP Engine in Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland. His role involves designing, implementing, and guiding complex technical solutions for the company's clients. Given his extensive background in software engineering and development, he brings a wealth of experience to his current position.
Professional Experience
Before assuming his current role, James Dominy served as a Senior Staff Software Engineer at WP Engine from 2018 to 2021 in County Limerick, Ireland. Prior to that, he worked at Amazon as a Software Development Engineer from 2015 to 2018 in Cape Town Area, South Africa. His previous roles also include Lead Software Developer at ClearSpark, and Bioinformatics Developer at the Centre for Proteomic and Genomic Research. His career spans positions in technical, development, and teaching environments, attesting to his versatility in the field of software engineering and bioinformatics.
Educational Background
James Dominy holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Biochemistry from the University of Stellenbosch, an achievement he completed between 2007 and 2009. He also earned a Bachelor of Science Honours (BSc Hons) in Computer Science from the University of Natal in 2002, following his Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science from the same university, which he completed between 1997 and 2000. His educational background has provided a solid foundation in both biological sciences and computer science.
Personal Interests and Hobbies
Outside of his professional commitments, James Dominy is passionate about tackling new and interesting problems, a theme that has been consistent throughout his career. He enjoys contributing to open source projects and works on personal projects ranging from digital innovations to backyard inventions. Additionally, James is an avid enthusiast of board games, has a keen interest in cooking, and enjoys exploring different wines, considering himself a bit of a foodie.
Early Career and Initial Roles
James Dominy's early career includes a variety of roles that demonstrate his flexibility and broad skill set. He served as a Network Administrator at Epworth School and worked as a Web Developer at Blue Box. He held positions as an IT Consultant at Msunguli Consultants and taught as an English teacher in Taiwan. Additionally, he began his career with a brief stint as a Temporary Data Capturer at the Bank of Ireland and as an IT Consultant at Msunguli Consultants in 1998.