Sajo Jacob
About Sajo Jacob
Sajo Jacob is the Vice President of Engineering at Flexport and an advisor at Armada, with a rich background in engineering, product management, and business development.
Vice President of Engineering at Flexport
Sajo Jacob is currently serving as the Vice President of Engineering at Flexport, where he operates in a hybrid role based in Bellevue, Washington. His responsibilities include overseeing engineering teams, driving technological innovation, and enhancing Flexport's platform to streamline global logistics operations. His experience at this level aids in ensuring that the engineering processes align with Flexport's strategic objectives.
Advisor at Armada
In addition to his role at Flexport, Sajo Jacob contributes his expertise as an advisor for Armada in the United States. At Armada, he provides strategic guidance on engineering and technological advancements, leveraging his extensive experience in leading large engineering teams and complex projects. This role enables him to influence key technical decisions and foster growth within the company.
CTO and Co-Founder at Magnify
From 2021 to 2023, Sajo Jacob co-founded and served as the CTO of Magnify, a platform dedicated to post-sales orchestration and automation. Supported by Madrona Ventures and Decibel, Magnify aimed to enhance the post-sale customer experience. During his tenure, he played a key role in the development of the platform, focusing on product growth and technical strategy.
Tenure at Amazon
Sajo Jacob had a significant tenure at Amazon, where he held multiple roles from 2013 to 2021. Initially, he served as a Senior Manager of Software Development, where he led cross-disciplinary teams on projects related to e-commerce, content moderation, risk/fraud detection, analytics, and product growth. Later, he became the General Manager, overseeing digital commerce platforms and confidential initiatives in Devices & Services. His leadership contributed to the efficient development and scalability of Amazon's diverse digital properties.
Background in Software Engineering and Management
Before his significant roles at Amazon and Flexport, Sajo Jacob gained extensive experience in the field of software engineering and management. He served as a Software Architect at Microsoft from 2011 to 2013, focusing on the core Windows Azure Platform, and as a Software Development Manager at Clarity Consulting from 2006 to 2011. His career in software engineering began with a short stint as a Software Engineer at SWC Technology Partners in 2006. Additionally, he contributed as a Teaching Assistant at Northern Illinois University while completing his Master's in Computer Science.
Educational Background
Sajo Jacob has a solid educational foundation in computer science. He earned a Master's degree in Computer Science from Northern Illinois University, which provided him with advanced technical skills and knowledge. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University. This academic training laid the groundwork for his successful career in engineering and technology leadership.