Bryon Jacob
About Bryon Jacob
Bryon Jacob serves as the CTO and Co-founder of data.world, where he has worked since 2016, contributing to the development of AI-powered data experiences. He has a background in software development and has held positions at various companies, including Marsh, Trilogy, and Amazon.
Work at data.world
Bryon Jacob has served as the Chief Technology Officer and Co-founder of data.world since its inception in 2016. Under his leadership, the company has developed AI-powered data experiences, including the AI Context Engine™. Jacob is part of the leadership team that oversees the world's largest collaborative open data community, which boasts over two million members. His contributions have been instrumental in achieving 76 patents for the organization. Additionally, data.world has been recognized as one of Austin’s Best Places to Work for eight consecutive years.
Education and Expertise
Bryon Jacob studied at Case Western Reserve University, where he earned both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Computer Science from 1994 to 1999. His academic background has provided a strong foundation for his career in technology and data management. Jacob has spoken publicly about the significance of data catalogs in AI strategies and has discussed the integration of large language models (LLMs) with data catalogs, showcasing his expertise in the intersection of AI and data.
Background
Before co-founding data.world, Bryon Jacob held various positions in the tech industry. He worked as a Developer at Trilogy from 1999 to 2003 and later served as a Software Development Engineer II at Amazon for six months in 2005. Jacob also worked as a Lead Developer at Marsh from 2002 to 2005. Since 2013, he has been a Mentor at Capital Factory, contributing to the startup ecosystem in the Austin, Texas area.
Achievements
Bryon Jacob has played a key role in the development of innovative technologies at data.world, including 'Interactions with Archie', a version of ChatGPT tailored for data.world. He has also participated in an AI Hackathon at the company, further demonstrating his commitment to advancing AI in data management. His efforts have contributed to data.world's recognition as a Certified B Corporation and public benefit corporation, reflecting the organization's commitment to social and environmental responsibility.