ABOUT ME
Welcome to my blog, where sports, technology, and analytics unite. My name is Stephen James, and I bring a unique perspective shaped by over two decades of service, leadership, and an emerging passion for information technology. I have spent the last 21 years proudly serving in the United States Air Force. My military career has taught me the importance of discipline, adaptability, and problem-solving, equally critical in the fast-paced, constantly evolving IT landscape. While my professional background has primarily been in the technical trade, I've always had a deep curiosity for how systems work behind the scenes, particularly in sports and data. My initial exposure to IT came through academic coursework, which introduced me to topics like data structures, networking fundamentals, and programming basics. Though I would currently consider my knowledge foundational, I am fully committed to building upon it through structured learning, practical application, and real-world problem-...