James Spurin

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DiveInto - Docker Captain, CNCF Ambassador & Kubestronaut @ Docker, Inc
Chorleywood
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Chorleywood, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
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About James Spurin

With over 25 years in IT and a solid 15 years of industry-specific experience, I pride myself on being a dedicated professional who marries profound technical knowledge with leadership acumen. Able to navigate effortlessly through a myriad of domains from Software Development, Cloud, and Containers, to Storage, DevOps, Databases, and beyond.My track record encompasses not just the intricacies of Cloud Native, Kubernetes, Linux and Virtualisation, but also the nuances of areas including Middleware and Storage and the strategic management of Internet Protocols and Technologies.I'm a firm believer in harnessing the power of technology to work smarter. Technology should pave the way for automation, scalability, resilience, and reliability, all underpinned by strong auditing and accountability. Whether I'm working solo or collaboratively, leading a team or mentoring a peer, I consistently aim for excellence.Achievements:Creator of the renowned DiveInto courses, featured on platforms like Safari O'Reilly, Udemy, and Coursera.Developed the 'XML Dataset' library – a pioneering open-source tool that accelerates XML use for Python and Perl. Spotlighted on the 'Awesome Python' list and heralded on Perl.com.Leading the Personal Docker Container Project for Hexo.io.Technical Expertise:Comprehensive experience in full-stack software development, API gateways, CI/CD, cloud solutions, and more.Active open-source contributor, lending my expertise to projects like Kubernetes, ActiveMQ, Apache Hive, and Synergy.Highly skilled in Python, with proficiency in several other languages, including HTML, Javascript, Go, C, and C++.Reflecting on my past, my extensive certifications and hands-on experience in storage and unix technologies underline my commitment to continuous learning and adaptability. My history in Storage and Unix Engineering stands as a testament to my depth and breadth in the tech realm.

James Spurin's Current Company Details
Docker, Inc

Docker, Inc

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DiveInto - Docker Captain, CNCF Ambassador & Kubestronaut
Chorleywood
Website:
docker.com
Employees:
942
James Spurin Work Experience Details
  • Docker, Inc
    Diveinto - Docker Captain, Cncf Ambassador & Kubestronaut
    Docker, Inc
    Chorleywood
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  • Diveinto
    Founder Of Diveinto
    Diveinto Sep 2020 - Present
    Developed the DiveInto series, providing comprehensive technical education thousands of learners worldwide.Global Impact: Successfully engaged and educated over 100K students in more than 130 countries, amassing consistent praise with an outstanding average feedback rating of 4.5+ ⭐.Comprehensive Content: Developed technical content and intricate lab environments, ensuring hands-on, practical experiences for learners.End-to-End Production: Manage the complete content lifecycle from conceptualisation to development, editing, lab creation and production.
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  • Cloud Native Computing Foundation (Cncf)
    Cncf Ambassador
    Cloud Native Computing Foundation (Cncf) Mar 2023 - Present
    San Francisco, Ca, Us
    As an esteemed Ambassador for the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), I've been at the forefront of evangelising cloud-native technologies and best practices, fostering a vibrant community of professionals and enthusiasts alike.Key Contributions & Engagements:Content Pioneer: Regularly contributing cloud-native content, ensuring that resources are available that are current, relevant, and engaging for a global audience.Public Speaker & Educator: Delivered talks and sessions, demystifying the intricacies of cloud-native technologies and empowering professionals with actionable insights.Certification Advocate: Actively promote and support CNCF's certification programs, including KCNA, CKA, and CKAD. My efforts have been instrumental in elevating the perceived value and recognition of these certifications within the tech community.Community Builder: Founded and lead cloud-native discussion and study groups, creating a dynamic platform for hundreds of members to share knowledge, collaborate on projects, and stay updated on the latest trends and developments.Evangelism: Continuously champion the cloud-native paradigm, ensuring that its merits, advantages, and potential are effectively communicated to a broad audience, from novices to seasoned professionals.
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  • Docker, Inc
    Docker Captain
    Docker, Inc Aug 2022 - Present
    San Francisco, California, Us
    Recognised as a Docker Captain for my expertise, dedication, and consistent contributions to the Docker ecosystem and Communities. My commitment to fostering a knowledgeable and inclusive community has made me an influential voice in the Docker landscape.Key Contributions & Initiatives:Guidance Creator: Authored comprehensive guides on Docker, demystifying its intricacies and empowering users with practical know-how and actionable insights.Innovator: Pioneered Docker Desktop Extensions aimed at bolstering learning experiences. Notably, my contributions include the seamless use of K9S directly within Docker Desktop, expanding its versatility and practical applications.Educator: Crafted detailed tutorials on building Docker Desktop Extensions, guiding developers through the creation process and ensuring best practices are adhered to.Integration Expert: Devised methodologies to seamlessly integrate Kubernetes into Docker Desktop Extensions, bridging technologies and streamlining workflows for end-users.Community Advocate: Beyond technical contributions, I've been a pillar of support for the Docker community, offering guidance, resolving queries, and facilitating meaningful discussions.Strategic Advisor: Regularly collaborate with Docker's executive team, offering feedback, insights and detailed product feedback. My advisories have been influential in shaping Docker's roadmap, ensuring it remains aligned with the community's evolving needs and aspirations.
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  • Arm
    Arm Ambassador
    Arm Jan 2024 - Present
    Cambridge, Cambs, Gb
    Ambassador for ARM focussing on containerised technologies
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  • Nomura
    Cloud Engineering Lead
    Nomura May 2014 - Feb 2021
    Tokyo, Jp
    Senior Vice President Lead of Engineering - Development, DevOps and Management.Key Achievements:Strategic Leadership: Spearheaded the development, delivery, and integration of the Nomura Private Cloud platform, leading a globally dispersed team across software development, operations, and engineering.Innovation: Conceived, pioneered and developed SEAL (SErvice Automation Layer) - a high-performance automation framework, supporting over 1 million daily requests whilst bolstering the organisation's digital agility.Knowledge Dissemination: Championed knowledge sharing and won 1st Prize at the Nomura Tech Fayre for API Development after conducting a comprehensive API development workshop with diverse participants.Customer-Centric Solutions: Developed the Self Service Portal (SSP) promoting a proactive, self-serviced approach to infrastructure management within the organisation.Key Responsibilities:Cloud Infrastructure: Oversaw the creation of a versatile application and service catalogue for the Nomura Private Cloud.API Development: Led the design, development, and optimisation of over 30 plugins for SEAL, boosting internal operations and support mechanisms for various platforms including VMware, Nomura Private Cloud, and more.Collaboration: Established strong collaborative partnerships with engineers worldwide, focusing on the continuous enhancement of API plugin development and support.Technical Reference: Actively contributed to diverse projects encompassing Unix, VMware, Middleware, and Core Services, solidifying a reputation as the Global Provisioning Subject Matter Expert.
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  • Goldman Sachs
    Engineering Product Manager
    Goldman Sachs Jul 2012 - May 2014
    New York, New York, Us
    Spearheaded engineering solutions in Block Storage, harmonising technology innovation with business imperatives. Led the product direction for block platforms on a global scale, ensuring its robust health, future readiness, and alignment with the firm's overarching goals.Key Contributions & Achievements:Automation Pioneer: Collaborated with software teams in Bangalore to design and deploy an automated storage provisioning system. This state-of-the-art system, constructed on Java and Goldman's corporate message bus framework, enhanced operational agility, offering end-to-end automation for storage provisioning across various modalities.Analytics Innovator: Played a pivotal role in the creation of an in-house performance analytics system, catering to comprehensive storage solutions. Personally designed a high-performance parser for EMC’s proprietary Symmetrix TTP format, a critical component handling millions of daily data points from Symmetrix arrays enterprise-wide.Software-Defined Storage (SDS) Expertise: Engaged in end-to-end evaluations of various SDS technologies. My responsibilities encompassed functionality assessment, performance testing, proof of concept execution, and integration certification.Leadership & Vision: As the Block Product Manager, I cultivated a unified vision across a global team, steering the block platform's direction. Orchestrated testing, certification, and exploration of cutting-edge product offerings like CEPH and ScaleIO, liaising with remote teams for optimal outcomes.Operational Problem-Solver: Proactively identified and addressed knowledge gaps in critical projects. Notably, I undertook a special assignment in Zurich, ensuring the seamless and secure replication of data during an intricate data center migration.
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  • Nomura
    Storage Engineering Lead
    Nomura Sep 2009 - Jun 2012
    Tokyo, Jp
    Lead of Storage Engineering.At the forefront of storage engineering at Nomura, I shaped the company's global standards and strategy for Storage and SAN across diverse platforms. My leadership has driven both technical precision and strategic alignment in storage solutions, ensuring scalability, resilience, and optimised performance.Strategic Contributions & Achievements:Standardization Pioneer: Engineered and documented global standards for a wide spectrum of storage technologies and practices, ranging from Storage Provisioning and Virtualization to DR Testing and Thin Provisioning. This standardized approach ensured optimal utilization, consistency, and efficiency across Nomura's storage infrastructure.Innovation & Development: Led the creation of bespoke software applications addressing an array of storage management challenges. These solutions—crafted in diverse languages like Object-Oriented Perl, C#, and Adobe Flex, and often leveraging vendor-specific APIs—have bolstered efficiency, automation, and precision in storage management.Quality Assurance: Spearheaded the certification, testing, and validation of Storage and SAN hardware/software, guaranteeing robustness and alignment with our global standards.Cross-Functional Expertise: Beyond my core responsibilities, I have consistently been a resource for broader engineering domains, offering expertise in UNIX, DNS, and Core Services engineering.
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  • Barclays
    Senior Storage Engineer
    Barclays Aug 2009 - Sep 2009
    London, Gb
    In my tenure at Barclays Global, I initially joined as a Senior Storage Engineer with well-defined responsibilities and aspirations. However, as the organisation was on the verge of being acquired by BlackRock, it led to a reshuffling of roles and responsibilities that diverged significantly from my initial agreement.Though my tenure was brief due to a subsequent opportunity at Nomura which aligned more closely with my career trajectory, I ensured my short presence had a positive impact.Key Contributions:Complex Data Migrations: Played a crucial role in the successful completion of intricate data migrations, working weekends and evenings to complete critical migrations within a short timeframe. Leveraged my expertise to ensure data integrity, minimal downtime, and a seamless experience for the business units affected.
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  • Sanpulse Technologies
    Senior Solutions Architect
    Sanpulse Technologies Jul 2008 - Jul 2009
    Jersey City, New Jersey, Us
    Storage & Migration Technology Consultant - SANpulseLeveraged deep technical acumen and industry insights to drive the evolution of SANpulse's migration platform. My hands-on approach, combined with strategic advisory, ensured optimal, scalable, and efficient migration solutions for our clients.Key Contributions & Projects:Migration Strategy & Tools Mastery: Championed the implementation and advisory for top-tier storage/migration tools, including:• EMC Symmetrix DMX (SRDF-S, SRDF-A, Open Replicator)• EMC Clariion (MirrorView/SANcopy)• Hitachi USP-V/USP-VM (TrueCopy and HUR)• Veritas Volume Manager for Host-Based MigrationsLarge-Scale Data Center Migration: Played an instrumental role in the meticulous planning, process development, and successful execution of a significant data center migration from DMX/Clariion to DMX4 using Open Replicator, accomplished within a challenging 13-week window.Cross-Border Migration Expertise: Aided in the intricate process development and execution for a substantial data migration between USP-V systems in Holland, leveraging Veritas Volume Manager, ensuring seamless data integrity and minimal operational disruptions.Solution Development: Innovated by creating application helper programs to resolve challenges, ensure data accuracy, and enhance migration efficiency.Collaborative Product Development: Collaborated intensively with the American development team. My inputs were pivotal in refining migration automation processes, addressing software bugs, and rolling out new platform functionalities.
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  • Lehman Brothers
    Senior Storage Engineer
    Lehman Brothers 2007 - 2008
    Us
    Spearheaded storage engineering operations in a large-scale environment, leveraging deep expertise in EMC Enterprise Technologies to drive efficiency, resilience, and scalability.Core Technologies included -• EMC Symmetrix Arrays - DMX1000's, DMX2000's, DMX3• SRDF Replication (Dynamic) • Timefinder Clones/Snaps• EMC Clariion • NetApp filers - Snapmirror replication• McData Fabrics.Key Responsibilities & Achievements:Operational Excellence: Managed Business As Usual (BAU) functions, overseeing allocations, offering tiered support, and monitoring storage performance to ensure system uptime and stability.Migration Leadership: Helmed both storage and SAN switch migrations, ensuring seamless transitions with minimal disruptions to business continuity.Firmware Management: Directed microcode upgrades across systems, ensuring optimal compatibility and system performance.Software Development: Innovated with Perl-based software solutions to automate processes, streamline allocations, facilitate housekeeping tasks, and enhance performance monitoring.End-to-End Engineering: Led comprehensive engineering initiatives to bolster storage infrastructure's resilience, capacity, and efficiency.
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  • Dell Emc
    Senior Implementation Specialist
    Dell Emc 2005 - 2006
    Round Rock, Texas, Us
    In my tenure at EMC, I honed a specialised expertise in EMC's premier enterprise and business continuity solutions, particularly the Symmetrix DMX and SRDF technologies. My hands-on involvement in implementing and managing these solutions has had a transformative impact on major projects for high-profile clients.Key Projects & Residencies:• CitiBank: Acted as the on-site Storage Administrator in London, ensuring seamless integration, management, and support of EMC storage solutions.• Royal Bank of Scotland: Managed storage administration residency in Edinburgh, Scotland, reinforcing the bank's data infrastructure and resilience.• Ministry of Defence - Atlas Project: Contributed to this strategic project, leveraging EMC's top-tier technologies to enhance the Ministry's data storage and retrieval capabilities.• Unilever, Chester: Played a pivotal role in bolstering Unilever's data infrastructure, ensuring scalability and robustness for the global conglomerate.Certifications & Professional Development:• EMC Speed Guru: Recognised and endorsed by EMC as a leading expert in performance analytics. This exclusive certification is only bestowed upon individuals who demonstrate unparalleled proficiency in the intricacies of storage performance. It required a rigorous evaluation of my deep technical knowledge and a sponsorship by EMC – a testament to my esteemed standing in the field of storage solutions and performance optimisation.• EMC Symmetrix Expert: Demonstrated deep proficiency and expertise in EMC's flagship Symmetrix solutions.• EMC SAN Specialist: Showcased advanced skills in storage area network solutions, ensuring optimal data storage, retrieval, and resilience.• EMC Associate: Validated a broad understanding of EMC's suite of solutions, reinforcing my commitment to excellence in the field.
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  • Sungard Availability Services
    Senior Unix Recovery Analyst
    Sungard Availability Services Jul 2001 - Jul 2005
    Wayne, Pa, Us
    In a pivotal role as a Senior Recovery Analyst, I oversaw the intricate setup, configuration, and support of disaster recovery simulation environments. My expertise ensured that these environments, designed to test and verify the resilience of critical systems, met the highest standards of accuracy and reliability.Technical Proficiencies and Responsibilities:Storage Management: Mastery over advanced storage solutions such as EMC DMX, EMC 8830/8850, and Brocade SAN, ensuring data durability and availability.Unix Operating Systems Expertise: Hands-on experience in configuring and troubleshooting Solaris, HPUX, and AIX environments to meet recovery objectives.Enterprise Hardware Operation: Proficient in handling and configuring high-end hardware like E15K's, E10K's, and V880's, ensuring the robustness of the simulation environment.Backup Solutions Management: Deep familiarity with backup hardware and software technologies, such as Tape Libraries, NetBackup, Legato, and Tivoli, underpinning the disaster recovery strategy.Unix Certifications:• Sun Solaris 9 & 10 Certified Administrator: Demonstrated in-depth expertise in Sun Solaris, ensuring optimal system configurations and swift issue resolution.• HP HP-UX Certified Administrator: Showcased advanced skills and operational proficiency in HP-UX environments, strengthening system robustness.• IBM AIX Certified Administrator: Validated deep technical understanding of the IBM AIX operating system, ensuring optimised recovery operations.
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  • Nettec
    Senior Unix Administrator
    Nettec Jul 2000 - Jul 2001
    Brisbane, Au
    E-Commerce Solutions SpecialistCollaborated within a dynamic, close-knit team to architect and implement large-scale e-commerce solutions optimised for high-performance demands. Our innovative approaches were instrumental for high-profile clients like Interflora and First Choice Holidays, ensuring their platforms were resilient, secure, and scalable.Key Contributions & Responsibilities:End-to-End Solution Design: Led comprehensive design efforts, ensuring seamless integration of varied components and facilitating smooth e-commerce experiences for clients' customers.Multifaceted Implementation Expertise: Showcased versatility by handling various facets of the solution – from Unix system administration to Cisco networking, and from firewall management with Check Point to application optimisation.Innovative Implementations: Collaborated with vendors to integrate state-of-the-art technologies. A notable achievement was the introduction of SSL accelerator cards, a pioneering move that ensured Interflora's platform handled the surge of Valentine's Day e-commerce traffic with unparalleled efficiency.Certification:• Sun Solaris 8 Certified Administrator: Validated deep-rooted expertise in Sun Solaris, fortifying the robustness and reliability of the e-commerce platforms developed.
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  • Demon Broadband
    Unix Administrator
    Demon Broadband 1999 - 2000
    Operated at the forefront of internet technologies as a Unix Systems Administrator at Demon Internet, one of the pioneers of early internet in the industry. My role placed me at the heart of digital interactions, ensuring uninterrupted services and optimal performance for users.Key Responsibilities & Specialisations:Unix: Specialised in FreeBSD Unix and Solaris systems, demonstrating deep technical proficiency and adapting swiftly to the evolving needs of the infrastructure.Frontline Support: Entrusted with the critical responsibility of supporting thousands of Unix-based systems. My purview encompassed Apache Web Servers, BIND DNS servers, and Exim Mail Servers, attesting to the breadth of my expertise and the trust placed in my capabilities.Diverse Technical Challenges: Embraced a multifaceted role that extended beyond mere administration. Grappling with a wide spectrum of internet technologies provided a rich, immersive experience, furthering my growth and understanding of the digital realm.
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  • Virgin Media
    Internet Technical Support
    Virgin Media 1997 - 1998
    Reading, Berkshire , Gb
    As a pivotal figure within the technical support division at NTL Internet, I played a central role in ensuring optimal user experiences and addressing diverse technical challenges faced by our users. My role was marked by variety, depth, and the inherent responsibility of keeping customers connected and content.Key Responsibilities & Achievements:Diverse Use Cases: Skilfully catered to a broad spectrum of clients including everyday end users, business accounts, and distinguished VIPs, ensuring each received top-tier service tailored to their unique needs.Holistic Technical Support: Troubleshot and resolved a multitude of internet difficulties. My expertise ranged from basic connectivity issues to more intricate challenges like FTP usage, web development guidance, DNS troubleshooting, and email configuration.Interpersonal Communication: Successfully balanced technical acumen with strong interpersonal skills to provide clear, effective solutions and maintain the company's reputation for exceptional support.
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James Spurin Skills

San Solaris Storage Brocade Virtualization Linux Netapp Disaster Recovery Nas Perl Veritas Volume Manager Hds Python Netbackup Aix C C# Hadoop C++ Freebsd Ansible Continuous Integration And Continuous Delivery Automation Software Development Amazon Web Services Html Awx Project Docker Git Github Vim Gitlab Emc Polyglot Redis Containers Test Driven Development Site Reliability Engineering Reliability Engineering Microservices Emc Storage Symmetrix Uspv Vsp Clariion Hp Eva Flex Sun Symcli Navisphere Solutions Enabler Powerpath Open Replicator Device Manager Storage Navigator Srdf Hur Dmx Object Oriented Perl Storage Management Storage Area Networks Servers Storage Solutions Network Attached Storage Storage Area Network

James Spurin Education Details

  • University Of Liverpool
    University Of Liverpool
    Computer Science - Software Engineering

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