Jake Magri
About Jake Magri
Jake Magri serves as a Technical Release Coordinator at Brooksource, where he has worked since 2024. He has a diverse background in technology and management, having held various roles including Test Automation Engineer and Assistant Store Manager.
Work at Brooksource
Jake Magri currently serves as a Technical Release Coordinator at Brooksource, a position he has held since 2024. His role is based in Charlotte, North Carolina, and operates in a hybrid work environment. In this capacity, he coordinates weekly sprint releases for over 20 application teams and manages more than 50 applications. He utilizes GitLab CI/CD pipelines and LaunchDarkly feature flags to streamline the release process.
Previous Experience
Before joining Brooksource, Jake Magri worked as a Test Automation Engineer at Domtar for three months in 2023. He also held the position of Assistant Store Manager at Skechers for three months in 2022. Additionally, he worked as an Accounting Analyst at Transportation Advisors from 2022 to 2023 for six months. In this role, he contributed to scope reviews and late-night release deployment calls at Ally.
Education and Expertise
Jake Magri studied Management Information Systems at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) in 2023. Prior to this, he completed an Associate of Arts in Business Administration and Management with a focus on Finance at Central Piedmont Community College from 2020 to 2022. He also obtained a GED in Biotechnology from Olympic High, completing his studies in 2020.
Technical Skills and Contributions
In his role as Technical Release Coordinator, Jake Magri has created and maintained Confluence pages that utilize JQL filters for Digital Sprint Release and Ad-Hoc dashboards. His documentation and reporting efforts support the release process and enhance team collaboration. His technical skills include proficiency in GitLab CI/CD pipelines and LaunchDarkly feature flags, which are essential for managing application releases.
Military Background
Jake Magri served as a Combat Medic in the Army National Guard from 2019 to 2021. This experience provided him with valuable skills in emergency response and teamwork, which he has applied in his subsequent professional roles.