Jahnene Thomas
About Jahnene Thomas
Jahnene Thomas is a Principal Database Engineer with a strong focus on customer service and servant leadership. She has extensive experience in database engineering and business intelligence, having held various roles at organizations such as Best Friends Animal Society and the City of Virginia Beach.
Current Role at Bluestaq
Jahnene Thomas serves as the Principal Database Engineer at Bluestaq, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she applies her extensive experience in database engineering to enhance data management processes. Her focus includes integrating customer service principles into her engineering approach, ensuring that the solutions developed meet user needs effectively.
Previous Experience in Database Engineering
Prior to her current role, Jahnene Thomas worked at Best Friends Animal Society in various capacities including Director of Enterprise Data and Senior Manager of Data Engineering. She also held positions at City of Virginia Beach Information Technology, where she served as Business Intelligence Systems Engineer II and Data Engineering Team Lead. Her diverse experience in database engineering spans several years and includes roles focused on business intelligence and data architecture.
Education and Technical Background
Jahnene Thomas has a solid educational foundation in technology and psychology. She studied Clinical Psychology and Anthropology at Longwood University from 1993 to 1995. Additionally, she earned an Associate of Applied Science in Computer Programming & Network Engineering from ECPI University between 1997 and 1999. This combination of studies supports her multifaceted approach to database engineering and customer service.
Leadership and Professional Philosophy
Jahnene Thomas emphasizes servant leadership in her professional philosophy. She advocates for collaboration and process improvement within her teams. Her belief in adaptability allows her to wear many hats in her role, enabling her to address various challenges in database engineering. She also promotes sustainable solutions and continuous innovation in her work.
Career Timeline and Key Roles
Jahnene Thomas has held several key positions throughout her career. She began as a Systems Software Specialist at the National Strength and Conditioning Association from 2010 to 2012. She later served as Technology Manager at NSCA from 2013 to 2014. Her experience also includes roles at Hampton Roads Transit and various positions at Best Friends Animal Society, showcasing her growth and expertise in the field of database engineering.