Jacob Nijsse
About Jacob Nijsse
Jacob Nijsse is a Systems Analyst at Auto-Owners Insurance, where he has worked since 2019. He has a background in civil engineering and mathematics, along with extensive experience in database management and quality assurance testing.
Work at Auto-Owners Insurance
Jacob Nijsse has been employed at Auto-Owners Insurance since 2016, holding various roles over the years. He began as a Systems Analyst, a position he maintained for a decade until 2016. He transitioned to the role of Database Administrator from 2016 to 2019, where he focused on database management. In 2019, he briefly served as QA Practice Lead before returning to his Systems Analyst role in 2020. His responsibilities include modernizing database access methods and enhancing database change processes within the Auto Systems team.
Education and Expertise
Jacob Nijsse pursued his education at South Dakota State University, where he studied Civil Engineering from 1991 to 1993. He later attended Grand Valley State University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from 2001 to 2005. His expertise includes rewriting COBOL Db2 access modules to improve system efficiency and extensive experience in quality assurance testing for data warehouse data using SQL Server.
Background
Before joining Auto-Owners Insurance, Jacob Nijsse worked in various roles in different industries. He was a Building Contractor for Self Employed Residential Construction, Design and Remodeling from 2003 to 2006. He also held positions in sales, including Territory Sales Manager at Precision Data Products, Inc. from 1999 to 2001, and Inside Sales Associate at Allied Building Products from 1995 to 1998. His diverse background contributes to his analytical skills and project management capabilities.
Achievements
During his tenure at Auto-Owners Insurance, Jacob Nijsse played a key role in modernizing the Auto Systems team's database access methods. He was instrumental in transferring to the Auto Systems team in January 2020, where he focused on enhancing database change processes. His contributions have significantly impacted the efficiency of the systems he manages.