James Purvis
@jamespurvis
I lead secure, scalable endpoint and mobile operations for higher education.
What I'm looking for
I lead Endpoint Operations at the University of Kentucky, managing secure, reliable, standardized applications across laptops, workstations, and mobile devices.
Previously, I designed and managed enterprise computing services for 15+ major departments and delivered hardware and software support for 3,500+ endpoints. I improved departmental productivity by 25% through automation and streamlined workflows.
My work spans Jamf Pro, Microsoft Intune, endpoint configuration, patching, compliance, mobile device management, cloud management, and application delivery. I partner with IT teams, vendors, and business units to keep technology scalable, secure, and productive for faculty, staff, and students.
I bring clarity, calm, and collaboration to everything from individual device troubleshooting to system-wide updates. I’m always learning, improving, and supporting education through smarter IT.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Responsible for managing endpoint and mobile software operations and ensuring secure, reliable, and
standardized applications across laptops, workstations, and mobile devices. Provides leadership to
technical staff supporting endpoint configuration, patching, compliance, mobile device management
(MDM), and application delivery. Implements endpoint management tools to maintain security, scalabil
Designed, implemented, and managed enterprise computing services supporting 15+ major departments, driving scalable and secure IT infrastructure across the organization.
Delivered end-to-end hardware and software support for 3,500+ endpoints, including Windows/Mac systems, mobile devices, servers, printers, and peripherals.
Collaborated cross-functionally with internal teams and external partner
Served as technical lead for Facilities Information Services, supporting IT operations across all Facilities Management divisions and aligning tech solutions with evolving organizational needs.
Delivered comprehensive hardware, software, application, and system support, ensuring seamless operations and minimal downtime across diverse platforms.
Led initiatives to standardize workflows and implem
Managed multi-line mobile communications to receive and prioritize hospital-wide equipment orders with urgency and accuracy.
Delivered medical equipment within service-level targets, meeting routine (≤30 min) and STAT (≤15 min) response times in alignment with UHS standards.
Cleaned and disinfected medical equipment to ensure compliance with infection prevention protocols and reduce risk of cros
Handled high-volume inbound calls for Cox Communications, providing product information, resolving inquiries, and guiding customers through purchase decisions.
Consistently met or exceeded monthly sales targets, contributing to team revenue goals through effective needs-based selling and upselling techniques.
Built strong customer relationships by actively listening, addressing concerns, and del
Maintained base security and force protection through surveillance, access control, and rapid response protocols in high-risk environments.
Operated within the Visitor Control Center (VCC) to verify credentials, issue access passes, and enforce DoD security standards for all personnel and visitors.
Managed the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) to authenticate IDs, update personnel
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Kentucky
Bachelor of Science - BS, Information Communication Technology
2024 - 2028
University of Kentucky
Bachelor of Science, Information Communication Technology
2024 - 2028
Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Information Communication Technology at the University of Kentucky.
Woodford County High School
Diploma, General Studies
2002 - 2006
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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