Summary
James Autry is a seasoned software architect and leader with four decades of impact across hardware-software integration, tool engineering, and offshore delivery. He has driven cross-regional code portability and reuse to boost productivity, and designed SQL-based data models deployed in commercial systems worldwide. Known for turning urgent production outages into decisive recoveries, he helped avert a potential $1M daily loss in Japan by resolving power-management software failures. His approach blends XP/Agile release practices with Cooper requirements methodology to deliver high-impact features while aligning global stakeholder needs. A hands-on technologist with expertise in C, C++, C#, .NET, SQL, and OO design, he has steered large-scale projects and managed onshore/offshore teams and budgets. Based in Seguin, Texas, he earned a BS in Computer Science from St. Edward's University and an AS in Pre-Engineering from Austin Community College, reflecting a durable commitment to education and practical engineering.
10 years of coding experience
38 years of employment as a software developer
BS, Computer Science, BS, Computer Science at St.Edward's University
Trinity University
Associate of Science in Pre-Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Scholastic Excellence Roll, Associate of Science in Pre-Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Scholastic Excellence Roll at Austin Community College