James Payne

James Payne is a seasoned professional in the field of cyber security and IT infrastructure with over 26 years of experience. Most recently, James served as a Cyber Security Engineer III at In-N-Out Burger, where responsibilities included operations management and cloud security, building on extensive skills acquired in previous roles such as Cloud Infrastructure Engineer III and Sr. Systems Administrator within the same company. James's career began at Coastlinemicro, progressing from a server hardware technician to Director of Information Technology, showcasing a strong foundation in technical support and leadership. Other notable positions include National Technology Manager and Cloud Collaboration Manager at Advantage Solutions, and Lead Systems Administrator at Fitness International, highlighting a consistent focus on operations management and security across various industries. James holds an Associate of Arts and Sciences degree in Information Technology from Orange Coast College.