Jake Schoermer
About Jake Schoermer
Jake Schoermer is the Platform Technical Lead at Arup, specializing in Total Design Automation, and is involved in strategic discussions and team management at Compare the Market.
Company
Jake Schoermer is currently working at Arup as a Platform Technical Lead - Total Design Automation. His role involves working out of their Brisbane office in Queensland, Australia. He began his tenure at Arup in 2022. His focus at Arup includes leading and managing multiple development teams to ensure successful project outcomes.
Title
Jake Schoermer holds the position of Platform Technical Lead - Total Design Automation at Arup. His responsibilities encompass high-level strategic discussions, solution design, resource planning, and collaborating with various departments to facilitate seamless project execution.
Education and Expertise
Jake Schoermer graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Information Technology/Arts, having studied Web Development, Software Engineering, History, and Political Science from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, he attended Axiom College briefly in 1970.
Executive Committee Member at Compare the Market
Jake Schoermer participates in high-level strategic discussions as a member of Compare the Market's executive committee. His participation ensures the effective alignment of IT initiatives with the company's commercial goals and strategic direction.
Leadership and Team Management
Jake Schoermer leads and manages three development teams at Arup, each comprising up to five developers. He mentors and supports lead developers, heavily involving himself in the recruitment process to bring new talent into the organization.
Project Planning and Resource Management
In his role, Jake Schoermer works with commercial teams to plan projects, refine requirements, and conduct resource planning. His work ensures successful execution of projects by building and reviewing solution designs that align with the company's IT architecture and processes. He also collaborates with managers from other departments to establish cross-functional teams.