James Sessions

About James Sessions

Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer with 15+ years of hands-on experience designing, migrating, and optimizing enterprise-scale environments across Azure and AWS. Proven track record of leading end-to-end cloud transformations, hybrid data integrations, and mission-critical infrastructure operations for Fortune 500 clients.Deep technical expertise across Azure (VMs, ADF, Cosmos DB, ASB, Monitor, DevOps), AWS (EC2, S3, CloudFront), and Kubernetes-based deployments. Skilled in observability using Kusto, Log Analytics, and Application Insights, and experienced in networking at scale (CCNA, BGP, OSPF, Cisco Nexus, Palo Alto, Juniper).Delivered large-scale cloud migrations (e.g, Walgreens Rx fulfillment), developed cost governance dashboards, and managed full-stack data pipelines (SQL, Dataverse, Cosmos DB, Azure Data Factory). Strong scripting and automation background with PowerShell, Python, and API integrations.Former founder of a multimillion-dollar hardware integration firm—bringing a unique blend of business strategy, technical execution, and stakeholder leadership. Always looking to deliver secure, scalable, cost-optimized solutions that drive measurable outcomes.

Experience

1. Sr Team Lead Azure Cloud Team Walgreens

   Walgreens Boots Alliance

   Aug 2020 — Present

   Experienced Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer with over 15 years of proven success delivering scalable, secure, and cost-optimized cloud solutions across Azure and AWS environments. I specialize in Azure infrastructure management, cloud migrations, DevOps automation, and production operations for large enterprise systems.At Tata Consultancy, I lead cloud operations for Walgreens’ Azure environment—overseeing full-stack deployments, performance monitoring, HA/DR strategies, and cost analysis across critical infrastructure. My toolkit includes Azure DevOps, Kubernetes, Cosmos DB, SQL, Power Platform, and Kusto for cloud monitoring and auditing (HIPAA, internal compliance).Previously, I engineered advanced network and data center architectures at NAP of Americas and grew JES Hardware Solutions into a multimillion-dollar tech services firm with nationwide deployments. Technical strengths: Azure/AWS cloud management, DevOps pipelines, SQL & Cosmos DB, Kubernetes, Power Platform, cloud cost optimization, and CCNA-level networking (Cisco, Palo Alto, Juniper).🧭 Passionate about solving complex infrastructure challenges, enabling resilient systems, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver value at scale.

Education

• University of Miami

  BS, Mathematics and Computer Science

• University Miami

  BS math, COmputer Design, Economics

  1986 — 1990

Skills

• Wireless
• Security
• Sales Management
• Wireless Networking
• Project Management
• Program Management
• New Business Development
• Sales Operations
• Customer Service
• Strategic Planning
• Product Management
• Strategic Partnerships
• Manufacturing
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Networking
• Team Building
• Business Strategy
• Military
• Contract Negotiation
• Telecommunications
• Product Development
• Windows Server
• Solution Selling