Jay Horton
About Jay Horton
Jay Horton is a System Engineer with extensive experience in technology and leadership, currently employed at Chase Paymentech since 2015. He previously held various engineering roles at Bank of America and Electronic Data Systems, where he developed expertise in HP NONSTOP platforms and led significant migration projects.
Work at Chase Paymentech
Jay Horton has been employed at Chase Paymentech as a System Engineer since 2015. In this role, he utilizes his extensive experience in technology to contribute to the company's payment processing solutions. His responsibilities include overseeing system operations and ensuring the reliability of payment systems. Horton has been recognized for his ability to communicate complex technology solutions effectively to various stakeholders, including technical teams and business executives.
Previous Experience at Bank of America
Prior to his current role, Jay Horton worked at Bank of America for a total of 13 years in various capacities. He served as an Officer, NonStop (Tandem) System Engineer from 1998 to 2003, followed by a position as Assistant Vice President, Consultant I - System Engineer from 2003 to 2011. He then advanced to Vice President, Consultant II - System Engineer from 2011 to 2015. During his tenure, he led multiple large-scale migration projects resulting from company acquisitions.
Background and Education
Jay Horton studied at Rift Valley Academy from 1977 to 1982 before pursuing higher education. He attended Oklahoma Baptist University from 1982 to 1986, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Computer Science. His educational background has provided a solid foundation for his career in technology and systems engineering.
Technical Expertise and Skills
Horton possesses extensive professional experience with HP NONSTOP platforms, which includes configuration, operations, network design, software, hardware, and procurement. He is recognized as a technology subject matter expert and has demonstrated his ability to communicate complex technology solutions to diverse audiences. His coaching-mentoring leadership style effectively motivates team members and aids in their professional development.
Career at Electronic Data Systems
Before his extensive career at Bank of America, Jay Horton worked at Electronic Data Systems as a Nonstop Systems Operator/Data Communication Technician for one year in 1987-1988. This early experience contributed to his foundational knowledge in system operations and data communication technologies.