George Jacob
About George Jacob
George Jacob is a Senior Software Engineer currently working at Faire, where he focuses on enhancing developer productivity and experiences. He has a background in software development and education, with previous roles at Magnet Forensics, Arvind Internet, and the University of Waterloo.
Work at Faire
George Jacob currently serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Faire, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on creating seamless environments for developers to ship code efficiently. Prior to this, he worked as a Backend Engineer at Faire from 2021 to 2023, where he played a key role in optimizing internal tools to enhance developer productivity. His advocacy for empowering developer teams through improved developer experiences aligns with Faire's commitment to fostering a productive work environment.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Faire, George Jacob worked at Magnet Forensics as a Software Development Engineer from 2018 to 2020 in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. He also had a brief tenure as a Software Developer at Arvind Internet, a division of Arvind Limited, in Bengaluru, India, in 2014. Additionally, he served as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Waterloo from 2016 to 2017, where he contributed to the academic development of students in the field of computer science.
Education and Expertise
George Jacob holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from the National Institute of Technology Calicut, which he completed from 2011 to 2015. He further pursued his education at the University of Waterloo, earning a Master of Applied Sciences in Electrical and Computer Engineering in 2017. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in software engineering and development.
Background
George Jacob completed his Higher Secondary Education at Sree Narayana Public School, where he studied Computer Science from 1999 to 2010. His early education laid the groundwork for his later studies in computer science and engineering. His diverse work experience across different companies and roles has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of software development and engineering practices.