James Cherry

James Cherry is a seasoned software engineer with extensive experience in software development and DevOps practices. Currently serving as a Senior Software Engineer at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions since November 2020, James specializes in C++ and Python for satellite communications. Previous roles include DevOps Developer at Mary Kay Global, where James focused on Azure DevOps and developer acceleration, and DevOps Engineer at Optomi, contributing to SDLC improvements for the Salesforce integration. With a solid foundation in enterprise IT environments gained at RealPage, Inc., and senior software development at Viavi Solutions, James has worked on various projects involving packet processing, automation, and performance optimization. James holds a B.S. in Computer Sciences from The University of Texas at Austin, earned in 1996.