Jacob Tolar
About Jacob Tolar
Jacob Tolar is a Principal Software Engineer currently employed at Bridg since 2023, with a background in Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Work at Bridg
Jacob Tolar currently holds the position of Principal Software Engineer at Bridg. He has been with the company since 2023, contributing to projects in a hybrid work environment based in Champaign, Illinois. His role involves leveraging his extensive software engineering experience to develop and enhance technology solutions.
Previous Experience at Cisco Systems
Prior to his current role, Jacob Tolar worked at Cisco Systems as a CDO Choice Intern from 2010 to 2011. This internship provided him with valuable experience in the technology sector and laid the groundwork for his future career in software engineering.
Career at Yahoo
Jacob Tolar spent a decade at Yahoo, where he served as a Software Engineer from 2013 to 2023. His tenure at Yahoo allowed him to deepen his expertise in software development and contribute to various projects within the company, working in a hybrid setting in Champaign, Illinois.
Education and Expertise
Jacob Tolar studied Computer Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he earned his Bachelor’s degree from 2007 to 2011. He continued his education at the same institution, achieving a Master of Science (M.S.) in Computer Engineering in 2011. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in software engineering.
Graduate Assistant Role
From 2011 to 2013, Jacob Tolar served as a Graduate Assistant at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. In this role, he supported faculty and contributed to academic projects, further enhancing his technical skills and knowledge in the field of computer engineering.