James Bandy

About James Bandy

As a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect for Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), I apply nearly 30 years of technology experience to advance scientific discovery and national security. My current work focuses on designing and deploying sophisticated multi-cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure) and hybrid architectures to empower mission-critical research. This includes architecting scalable AI/ML platforms, building out advanced GCP AI services for researchers, and sharing insights on applied AI at national technical conferences.This role builds upon a deep, foundational knowledge of computer architecture—from electrical engineering and assembly to modern cloud abstractions and AI/ML. With a proven ability to deliver innovative solutions honed over 7 years at AWS and in previous roles at HP and IBM, I excel at translating complex requirements into resilient and secure systems. I am passionate about solving meaningful problems and have been recognized for technical skill and customer obsession throughout my career.

Experience

1. Cloud Solution Architect 4

   Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

   Aug 2024 — Present · Richland, WA, US

   A Senior Cloud Solution Architect with a proven record of driving innovation at the intersection of scientific research and national security. At Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), I translate complex mission requirements into tangible, high-performance cloud solutions. My expertise lies in designing and deploying sophisticated multi-cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure) and hybrid architectures that serve as the foundation for groundbreaking research. A key focus of my role is empowering scientists by architecting and optimizing cloud platforms, enabling them to accelerate data analysis and model development. By championing best-in-class cloud tooling and security practices, I ensure our solutions are not only powerful but also resilient and secure. As a passionate advocate for technology, I contribute to the broader technical community by sharing insights on advanced AI applications and hybrid strategies at national conferences, reinforcing PNNL\'s position at the forefront of technological innovation.

Education

• University of Minnesota

  Bachelors, Electrical Engineering

Skills

• Hp Product Integration
• Operating Systems
• Professional Services
• Storage Virtualization
• Data Center
• Linux
• System Administration
• Storage
• Cluster
• Disaster Recovery
• Vmware Esx
• Cloud Computing
• Operations Orchestration (Hpoo)
• Hp
• IT Operations
• Storage Area Networks
• IT Service Management
• Api Programming
• Nas
• San
• High Availability
• Python Scripting
• System Deployment
• Servers
• Itil
• Systems Architecture
• Unix
• Windows Server
• Shell Scripting
• Vmware
• Openstack
• Dns
• Integration
• Scaled Agile Framework
• Systems Administration
• Hp Products
• Database and Middleware Automation (Dma)
• Red Hat Linux
• Solaris
• Server Automation (Hpsa)