Resume
Senior Network Automation Engineer with 20+ years in IT, specializing in network automation, Linux systems, and Python development. Proven expertise in designing automation platforms, mentoring teams, and driving efficiency in enterprise and service provider networks. Strong cross-disciplinary background in environmental sustainability and archaeological fieldwork, with published work documenting submerged cultural resources in Peru and Mexico.
Automation & Networking:
Ansible, Nautobot, Itential, BGP, MPLS, IaC
Programming:
Python, Bash, Perl, Django REST
Systems:
Linux (RHEL), MySQL, Nginx, Apache, VMware
DevOps & Cloud:
CI/CD, Git, HAProxy, Load Balancing
Leadership:
Mentoring, Agile, Architecture Design
Network to Code
Senior Network Automation Engineer | Remote | 2020–Present
- Mentor junior engineers and lead automation initiatives.
- Architect and deliver automation platforms integrating with business processes.
- Develop open-source and enterprise automation software.
Rackspace
Network Engineer III & II | Remote/San Antonio | 2013–2020
- Designed and automated enterprise & service provider networks.
- Built Python & Ruby automation for configuration compliance and monitoring.
- Mitigated DDoS attacks and streamlined data center operations.
Various Organizations
Network Engineering & Systems Administration | Texas | 2001–2013
- Roles at Happy State Bank, First Data, West Texas A&M University, and others.
- Focus on Linux systems, automation with Bash/Perl, and enterprise network support.
B.A. Anthropology (Environmental Sustainability)
Southern New Hampshire University (Expected 2026), GPA 3.9
A.A.S. Electronics Technology
Amarillo College (), GPA
IBM – Generative AI & LLMs - Architecture and Data Prep
(2025, current)
Cisco Systems – CCNA, CCNP, CCDP, DevNet Associate
(2010, expired)
Red Hat – RHCE
(2013, expired)
Scientific Diver – Sibinacocha Watershed Project
(Peru expeditions)
Water Quality Monitor – Texas Stream Team
2023–2024
Board Member – South Central Underwater Explorers & Water Explorers of Texas
Williams, James. 2020. Diving in Peru: The Recovery of a Submerged Pre-Incan Pot. Quest: The Journal of Global Underwater Explorers 21(2):31–34.
Williams, James, with Peter Sprouse and Jessica Gordan. 2019. Cueva El Tule. Association of Mexican Cave Studies Activities Newsletter 42:23–29.