IT & Cybersecurity Consulting

Stop managing IT.
Start running your business.

Growing businesses hire me when IT becomes a distraction. I fix what's broken, secure what matters, and keep it simple.

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About

IT consulting, without the vendor agenda

I'm James. I consult with growing businesses on IT and cybersecurity.

Ten years managing infrastructure for companies across different industries taught me that most IT problems come down to the same things: systems that were never set up right, backups that were never tested, and security that lives in a policy document but not in practice.

I work directly with owners, not their vendors. Honest advice, plain language, and solutions you can actually maintain.

10+
Years in IT infrastructure
300+
Users managed in hybrid environment
6
Industry certifications
LPIC-3
Linux Enterprise Professional

Services

What I can do for you

No retainers you don't need. No tools I get paid to recommend. Just the work that actually matters for where your business is right now.

01
01 - Advisory

IT Strategy & Direction

You shouldn't need a vendor to tell you what you need. Get a clear, objective view of your IT direction, tools, and spending before you commit to anything.

02
02 - Cloud

Microsoft 365 & Cloud

Most M365 tenants are misconfigured from day one. I set it up right, clean up what's already there, and keep it running the way it should.

03
03 - Security

Cybersecurity Essentials

Breaches happen because of habits, not hackers. MFA, access controls, phishing awareness - the basics that actually reduce your real-world risk.

04
04 - Continuity

Backup & Business Continuity

Do you know what you'd lose if a server died tomorrow? I help you find out, and fix it before it becomes a crisis.

05
05 - Procurement

Vendor & Procurement Guidance

Before you sign that contract, talk to someone who isn't selling anything. I help you buy the right thing at the right price.

06
06 - Automation

Automation & Efficiency

If your team does it manually every week, it can probably be automated. I find those gaps and close them with PowerShell, Python, or Ansible.

Free Security Readiness Check

Not sure where your business stands on security? Start here.

In 30 minutes, I'll walk through the basics that matter most: multi-factor authentication, password practices, backup and recovery, and access control. You'll get a plain-language summary of what's solid, what's a gap, and what to fix first. No sales pitch, no obligation.

Prefer email? Write to [email protected] and I'll get back to you within one business day.

"James brings a unique blend of proactivity, a thirst for learning, and impressive technical prowess to every task. His commitment to excellence and his people skills make working with him a genuinely positive experience."
- LinkedIn recommendation
10+
Years of hands-on
infrastructure experience

Expertise

Technical skills

Deep across the stack - from bare metal to cloud, endpoints to automation.

Linux & Virtualization
LPIC-3 Certified VMware Hyper-V Proxmox Bash
Cloud
AWS EC2, IAM, S3, VPC Azure Azure DevOps Microsoft 365 Terraform
Endpoint & Identity
Microsoft Intune Entra ID Active Directory Autopilot Exchange SharePoint
Automation
PowerShell Python Ansible Bash
Security
MFA & access controls Phishing awareness Security assessments

Certifications

LPIC-3 Enterprise Professional LPI · 2019
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Amazon Web Services · 2022
Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) Microsoft · 2025
Google IT Automation with Python Google · 2024
Google Cybersecurity Certificate Google · 2025
ITILv3 AXELOS · 2018

Get a free IT assessment

Not sure where your IT stands? Book a free 30-minute call. We'll look at your current setup, identify the biggest gaps, and you'll leave with a clear picture - no commitment required.

No pitch. No commitment. Just a clear look at where you stand.