James Waterfield

James Waterfield is an experienced IT professional with a strong focus on cloud architecture and infrastructure development. Currently serving as Lead Infrastructure Architect and Cloud Platform Owner at Allen & Overy since July 2021, James leads the strategy, architecture, and operations practices for digital solutions aimed at enhancing customer experiences. Previously, James held various roles at Hiscox for a decade, including Cloud Solution Architect, where responsibilities included overseeing cloud strategy, architecture, and governance frameworks. James's career also encompasses positions at BGC Partners as a Wintel Systems Analyst, MMRIT Ltd as an IT Consultant, and Hamlins Solicitors as a Senior IT Support Analyst. James holds 8 GCSEs from the Nicholas School and Basildon College.