Instructor · Azure architect · Developer
Meet James Dethwick
The Four Quarter Learning System comes from decades of designing systems, passing exams, and helping students succeed in technology.
25+
Years in technology
Global
Enterprise architecture
21
Microsoft exams
Experience and background
James has worked in technology as a consultant for over 25 years, architecting global systems for S&P 500 companies and working with cloud computing since 2009.
He has completed 21 Microsoft exams and has taught at universities, for enterprises, and with individual learners—bringing real-world context into every lesson.
As a developer, James has worked with C, Swift, Objective-C, and modern web technologies, connecting architectural principles with implementation and operations.
Certifications and credentials
- Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), MCP · MCID 43397
- Azure AI Fundamentals
- AWS Architecture
- PMP, CPA Exams, Security+
Why the Four Quarter Learning System?
“The 4 Quarter Learning System was born from seeing smart students struggle with unstructured study habits. When you break learning into clear quarters and review cycles, you stop guessing and start executing a plan.”