James Roy Dennis

Governance-First Architect • Systems Designer • Structural Thinker Baltimore, MD • Open to Remote/Hybrid Roles founder.portussophia.com

Professional Summary

Architect and systems thinker with deep experience designing structures that preserve coherence under pressure. Creator of PortusSophia™, a governance-first architectural framework integrating symmetry principles, drift detection, and boundary modeling. Strong ability to stabilize ambiguous systems, translate complex problems into testable architecture, and guide organizations through high-risk, high-friction decision environments.

Skilled at bridging human reality, engineering, and governance into a single structural language.

Core Capabilities

  • Systems Architecture & Structural Design
  • Governance Modeling & Role Separation
  • Risk, Drift & Constraint Analysis
  • CoSymmetric Architecture (CQAA)
  • Architectural Symmetry Standard (ASS)
  • Multi-Site Ecosystem & Topology Design
  • Cross-Domain Communication
  • Execution Under Constraint
  • Human-Centered Structural Thinking
  • Problem Decomposition & Clarity Extraction

Selected Architecture Work

CoSymmetric Quantum-Aligned Architecture (CQAA)

A symmetry-based architecture that maintains stability between technical, human, and governance layers. Created to handle high-risk, ambiguous environments where coherence must be preserved across domains.

Architectural Symmetry Standard (ASS)

A formal standard ensuring reciprocal evaluability: any system that evaluates humans must be equally evaluable itself. Enforces fairness, structural integrity, and transparent governance.

PortusSophia™ Multi-Site Ecosystem

Designed a four-site, boundary-enforced topology separating public orientation, research, governance, and professional identity. Ensures clarity, prevents drift, and aligns content with audience intent.

Governance Workflow & Witness Model

Designed a role-separated stewardship system with witness cycles, drift detection, and structural audit layers to maintain architectural honesty across evolving systems.

WebKernel Directory Architecture

Built a layered content framework separating Canon, Interpretive Layer, and Public Orientation with strict topology rules and trademark controls.

Professional Experience

AI Researcher — JennAI-Inception

**Remote 2020–2025 (Intermittent Research Work)**
  • Conducted foundational AI research exploring interpretive alignment, drift, memory, and structural symmetry.
  • Developed precursor concepts that later informed PortusSophia™ governance and architectural standards.
  • Self-directed research emphasizing awareness modeling, structural risk, and human–machine interaction constraints.

Founder / Architect — PortusSophia™

**Baltimore, MD 09/2025–11/2025**
  • Conceived and formalized the PortusSophia™ governance-first architecture during a compressed 60-day innovation window.
  • Authored CQAA (CoSymmetric Quantum-Aligned Architecture) and ASS (Architectural Symmetry Standard).
  • Designed multi-site ecosystem (public, academic, governance, founder).
  • Implemented role-separated stewardship, witness cycles, and drift-detection workflows.
  • Built topological, governance, and repository structures supporting the architecture.
  • Developed the WebKernel and interpretive layer boundaries.

Technical & Operational Roles (Various)

2000–2020

  • Led teams and systems in structurally demanding environments.
  • Designed and maintained operational frameworks with high reliability requirements.
  • Identified and corrected structural weaknesses in workflows and processes.

United States Army — Early Career

  • Developed resilience, discipline, and execution clarity under tension.
  • Learned structural thinking in real-world, high-stakes conditions.

Education

Purdue University — Indianapolis, IN Computer Science (studies)

  • Honors-level calculus (two semesters)
  • Math scholarship recipient
  • Math Lab Mentor (peer instruction and tutoring)

Technical Skills

Languages & Tools: Python • C#/.NET • PowerShell • Git • Jekyll • Conda • Architectural Documentation • Governance Modeling

Architectural Skills: Systems Modeling • Drift Analysis • Governance Structures • Multi-Layer Design • Audit & Witness Cycles • Topology Design

Key Projects & Artifacts

  • CQAA — CoSymmetric Quantum-Aligned Architecture
  • ASS — Architectural Symmetry Standard
  • PortusNexus™ Postulates (N₁–N₇)
  • Multi-Site Web Ecosystem Architecture
  • WebKernel Directory Architecture
  • Governance Witness Templates & Compliance Framework
  • PS-STD-001, PS-STD-030, PS-STD-060, PS-STD-140 Implementation

Strengths

  • Calm, structured thinking under pressure
  • Exceptional clarity extraction
  • High structural empathy
  • Effective cross-domain communicator
  • Fast integrative problem solving
  • Ethical, principled decision-making
  • Thrives in ambiguity

Availability

Open to roles in:

  • Systems Architecture
  • Governance Engineering
  • AI/ML Alignment & Interpretability
  • Complex-System Design
  • Research, Think Tanks, or Innovation Labs
  • CTO/Advisor roles in early-stage companies