Shaquina Holmes

Shaquina Holmes is an accomplished IT Engineer Level 3 at Jorie AI, with more than 14 years of experience in the technology field. She specializes in designing, implementing, and optimizing cloud infrastructure using Microsoft Azure. Her expertise lies in building scalable, resilient environments that support enterprise applications—creating the foundational systems, such as virtual machines, that enable software to run efficiently and securely. Known for her strong systems engineering background and innovative mindset, she consistently delivers solutions that enhance performance and operational efficiency.
Shaquina’s career journey reflects both determination and adaptability. She earned her undergraduate degree in biology and chemistry from University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 2013, initially pursuing a path in healthcare. Early in her career, a conversation about the value of engineering reshaped her trajectory, prompting her to transition into technology. While enrolled in a health informatics master’s program, she recognized her passion for engineering and shifted her focus to software engineering at Walden University. Although the program was designed to be completed in 18 months, she completed it in two years after being selected to represent her department internationally—an opportunity that reflected her academic excellence and dedication. Her natural curiosity and lifelong interest in technology have been central to her success, as she has always been driven to build, create, and innovate.
Throughout her career, Shaquina has held roles spanning systems engineering, cloud administration, and technical support, contributing to both private sector organizations and government institutions. She has led Azure infrastructure initiatives, developed CI/CD pipelines, and engineered solutions such as automated systems that streamline medical billing through virtual machine-based processes. Currently working as a senior Azure engineer, she focuses on building the underlying environments that power enterprise applications, particularly within Microsoft ecosystems. Despite navigating challenges such as being one of the few Black women in her field and working within an industry experiencing ongoing workforce shifts and global competition, she remains committed to advancing innovation, expanding her expertise, and creating meaningful impact through technology.