James Taylor
About James Taylor
James Taylor is a System Administrator IV with a strong background in information technology and DevOps practices. He has extensive experience in application support, data reporting, and automation, having worked for various financial institutions and technology companies.
Work at City National Bank
Currently, James Taylor holds the position of System Administrator IV at City National Bank, where he has been employed since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for managing and maintaining the bank's IT infrastructure. His expertise includes implementing secure API integrations and managing various infrastructure components, such as Windows Server and Active Directory. His work contributes to the overall efficiency and security of the bank's IT operations.
Previous Experience in IT Support
Before joining City National Bank, James Taylor worked at First Citizens Bank as a Senior Application Support Analyst from 2017 to 2021. In this role, he provided support for application systems and ensured their optimal performance. Prior to that, he served as an IT Production Support Engineer at Credit Suisse from 2015 to 2017, where he focused on production support within the Raleigh-Durham area. His earlier experience includes working as an IT Analyst at HCL Technologies from 2012 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
James Taylor studied at Wake Technical Community College, where he earned an Associate of Science (AS) degree in Information Technology from 2010 to 2012. His education provided a strong foundation in IT principles. He has developed proficiency in various technologies, including SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) for data reporting and integration. His skill set also includes developing solutions using ASP.Net, C#, and MVC - Razor.
Technical Skills and Tools
James Taylor possesses a strong background in DevOps practices and is experienced with industry tools such as Control-M and Azure DevOps for project management and automation. He is skilled in using PowerShell for automation and scripting tasks and has experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration. Additionally, he utilizes SQL Databases and Oracle SQL for data management and analysis, and he has worked with web technologies like IIS and Apache Tomcat for hosting applications.
API Integration and Development
James Taylor has expertise in implementing RESTful services and OAuth for secure API integrations. He is experienced in integrating Microsoft Graph API with business services, which enhances the functionality and connectivity of applications. He also utilizes Postman for API testing and development, ensuring that the integrations function correctly and meet the required standards.