Antonio James

About Antonio James

I’m Antonio James — a mission driven technologist building human centered systems through automation, integration, and faith-led purpose.At South Florida State College, I support digital transformation across ERP and eLearning ecosystems, with a focus on Ellucian platforms. I build solutions that reduce friction for students, faculty, and staff, whether that’s modernizing the Experience dashboard, developing custom cards, or streamlining backend workflows through APIs and automation.I also work as an AI Strategist and Prompt Engineer, designing practical AI + automation tools that turn messy processes into clean, repeatable systems, so teams spend less time chasing info and more time delivering outcomes.Outside of higher ed, I’m in the crypto space, where I teach everyday people DeFi and financial literacy with a focus on clarity, safety, and real-world application.At my core, I’m a bridge builder: connecting people to better systems, better decisions, and bigger purpose.Let’s connect if you’re building in higher ed tech, automation, AI workflows, or digital transformation.Suggested hashtags:#HigherEdTech #Automation #Ellucian #DigitalTransformation #AI

Experience

1. Application Systems Analyst

   South Florida State College

   Apr 2025 — Present · Avon Park, FL, US

   Designing, optimizing, and supporting ERP-connected systems and digital experiences that improve operational efficiency and student/faculty/staff engagement across SFSC.Key Projects and Responsibilities: Ellucian Experience Platform ModernizationLeading the redesign and cleanup of the Ellucian Experience dashboard to deliver role-based, responsive experiences for students, faculty, and staff with a focus on usability, accessibility (WCAG), and fast access to critical services.🧩 Custom HTML SDK Card DevelopmentBuilding modular, branded HTML SDK cards aligned with SFSC visual identity standards and accessibility requirements.Developed high-utility cards (Campus Essentials, Student Tools, Payroll/HR contacts) with iconography, hover states, click-to-call links, and embedded media support. Banner ERP, Self-Service, and Workflow IntegrationSupporting and enhancing Banner-connected services (Student/Faculty/Employee Self-Service) through configuration, troubleshooting, and cross-team coordination.Planning/testing integrations using Banner REST APIs, Ethos Integration, and Power Automate/SharePoint to automate notifications, routing, and status-based updates.🧹 System Audit, Permissions, and UX OptimizationAuditing legacy cards/tools and reorganizing content for clarity; removing redundancies, resolving permission/role issues, and improving navigation and supportability.🤝 Cross-Department Collaboration + CompliancePartnering with departments (Advising, Academic Affairs, HR, etc.) to translate operational needs into system solutions while maintaining FERPA-aware practices and a mobile-first experience. Support, Testing, and Vendor CoordinationManaging troubleshooting and escalations through ServiceDesk/Ellucian Support; validating fixes in test environments and coordinating rollout readiness with stakeholders.

Education

• Western Governors University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Software Engineering

• CodingPhase.com Web Producer

  Web Producer, Web Content Manager

  2023 — 2024

• South Florida State College

  Associate of Arts (A.A.), Computer Engineering

  2014 — 2016

• Frankfurt School of Finance & Management

  Defi Talents Program, Decentralized Finance