Jacques Le Roux
About Jacques Le Roux
Jacques le Roux is a Senior Staff Software Engineer at Cision with over 15 years of experience in software engineering, specializing in full-stack and API development.
Title and Role at Cision
Jacques le Roux is currently a Senior Staff Software Engineer at Cision. In this role, he leads the design and implementation of web applications that enable customers to manage and optimize their media and PR campaigns. His work focuses on creating innovative and user-friendly solutions to help clients achieve their business objectives and grow their brands.
Previous Experience at ChurnZero
From 2018 to 2021, Jacques le Roux worked as a Senior Software Developer at ChurnZero in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area. During his tenure there, he contributed to the development of various software solutions that enhanced customer engagement and retention for SaaS platforms.
Experience at Valassis
Jacques le Roux spent six years at Valassis as a Senior Software Engineer from 2012 to 2018. His tenure involved developing and launching numerous web applications tailored for advertising platforms, utilizing his extensive background in full-stack and API development.
Educational Background
Jacques le Roux holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Computer Science and an Honors degree from the University of Johannesburg, where he studied from 2004 to 2007. His educational grounding laid a solid foundation for his extensive career in software engineering.
Technical Expertise
Jacques le Roux has a robust skill set that includes expertise in ASP.NET Core, Java, Angular, React, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Redis, AWS, and Docker. His technical proficiency enables him to solve complex problems, deliver high-quality code, and collaborate effectively with other engineers and stakeholders.
Early Career
Earlier in his career, Jacques le Roux held several software development roles. He worked at DVT (2011-2012), 3fifteen (2009-2010), Haymarket Publishing (2008-2009), and ImproWEB (2007-2008). These roles helped him build a strong foundation in software development, leading to his specialization in full-stack and API development.