James Roy Dennis is a governance-first architect and systems designer focused on building structures that stay coherent under pressure. He is the creator of PortusSophia™, a symmetry-based architectural framework integrating governance modeling, boundary definition, and drift detection. James specializes in translating ambiguous, high-risk environments into clear, testable architectures that respect human meaning and technical reality. His work spans CoSymmetric Architecture (CQAA), the Architectural Symmetry Standard (ASS), multi-site ecosystem design, and role-separated stewardship systems. With experience in engineering, AI research, and the U.S. Army, James brings a rare blend of rigor, empathy, and structural clarity to organizations facing complexity.