James has experience in the energy sector as well as retail. Over the last few years he has worked to deliver improved infrastructure to organizations as well as DevOps delivery technologies and practices. His work on projects range from small build outs of virtual data technologies to larger projects introducing improved data delivery technologies. James’s enjoys work on foundational programs and projects that enable IT to succeed. He has a firm understanding of the full product life cycle which comes from his background in application development, infrastructure architecture and operations management. Experience Highlights:* Consulted and delivered data strategy* Managed IT projects from initiation through to delivery using PMI methodologies * Delivered DevOps environments and tools used in multiple projects* Managed Operations and Infrastructure* Sponsored large multi-year program to improve IT foundations
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Project ManagerAtco Group Dec 2019 - Jun 2020Calgary, Alberta, CanadaProject management for ATCO IT. Delivered architecture tool integrated into financial and service management system helping to advance the architecture team within company. Also delivered a Multicloud enablement program bringing Azure and Google cloud together. -
Security ConsultantKeepsecure Jun 2019 - Sep 2019Calgary, Canada AreaConsulted on Azure cloud implementations and application environments to ensure secure operations and best practices.
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Sr. Project ManagementTelus Communications Jul 2017 - Jun 2019Calgary, Canada AreaProject Manager, digital transformation program. Project modernized the technical data management for the Telus network. The project succeeded in migrating the data from multiple legacy systems, improved marketing data insights and increased self-service abilities for Telus customers. -
Sr. ManagerFgl Sports Ltd & Marks Aug 2014 - May 2016CalgaryDelivered project services for Infrastructure, QA, DevOps and Data. Improved service delivery to all projects reducing time to market and delivery costs. Built project environments, integrations, databases, and reporting services. Focus was to deliver architectural supported project environments with repeatable processes. Delivered enterprise architecture supporting retail transformation programs while ensuring the integrity of the ERP and other core system. -
Sr ManagerHusky Energy Nov 2012 - Jun 2014Calgary, Canada AreaResponsible for Husky IT Operations, including infrastructure, SAP Basis, all corporate applications, ITSM, deskside support, and helpdesk. Sponsored a multiyear infrastructure initiative transforming networks, server, database, and end-user computing. Accountable for infrastructure architecture within company whether within operations or projects. Delivered business continuity for applications and environments. -
Application Development ManagerHusky Energy Jan 2011 - Oct 2012Calgary, Alberta, CanadaResponsible for developing an application practice within Husky. Reorganized multiple development teams into one service delivery team. Established and executed a delivery-focused strategy to consolidate, organize and standardize development practices at Husky for a newly formed Application Development team with 40 developers, and 100+ applications. -
Application ManagerHusky Energy Apr 2006 - Jan 2011Responsible for Retail applications and corporate data services (DBA and Basis). Managed and supported all CDN and US downstream applications, including trading, terminal inventory, credit and banking. Technical lead for the delivery of the Payment Card Industry (PCI) technical architecture, enabling Husky to become one of the first certified companies in Canada. -
Sr. System AnalystHusky Energy Jan 2002 - Apr 2006Calgary, Alberta, CanadaDeveloped and maintained 24x7 retail applicaition with integatrions to ERP system. -
Software EngineerInktomi Corporation Nov 1999 - Sep 2001
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Automation DeveloperIbm Canada Ltd Sep 1998 - Nov 1999
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Unix Administrator, Sdc Technical ServicesIsm Alberta May 1997 - Sep 1998
James Watson Education Details
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Computer Technology Diploma -
Anthropology
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James Watson's current role is Accomplished manager with proven delivery capabilities; committed to best practices and team purpose..
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James Watson attended Southern Alberta Institute Of Technology (Sait), University Of Calgary.
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