Joel Jacob
About Joel Jacob
Joel Jacob is an Information Technology Specialist with extensive experience in software development and payment solutions. He has worked for various organizations, including Danske IT and Support Services, BMO Financial Group, and the Government of Canada, and holds a Bachelor of Technology and an Executive MBA.
Work at Government of Canada
Joel Jacob has been employed as an Information Technology Specialist at the Government of Canada since 2021. He works in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, where he applies his expertise in information technology to support government initiatives. His role involves leveraging his technical skills to enhance IT services and solutions within the government framework.
Previous Experience in IT
Prior to his current position, Joel Jacob held several key roles in the IT industry. He worked as a Senior Developer at BMO Financial Group from 2019 to 2020 in the Toronto, Canada Area. Before that, he served as a Senior Software Engineer at Danske IT and Support Services India Pvt Ltd from 2015 to 2019 in Bangalore. His earlier experience includes positions at Capgemini and ITC Infotech, where he contributed to software development and IT consulting.
Education and Expertise
Joel Jacob earned a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science from the University of Kerala, where he studied from 2005 to 2009. He further enhanced his qualifications by obtaining an Executive MBA in Product Management from the Great Lakes Institute of Management in 2017. His educational background supports his expertise in building robust IT solutions, particularly in payment systems and electronic fund transfers.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Joel Jacob possesses hands-on experience in developing batch and online solutions using Mainframe technologies, specifically Cobol, DB2, and JCL. He has developed APIs for banking retail card services utilizing the ASP.NET framework. His specialization in payment solutions, including Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT), highlights his capability in the financial technology sector.
Contributions and Professional Approach
Throughout his career, Joel Jacob has contributed to customer-centric initiatives at notable organizations such as General Electric Aviation, Danske Bank, and Bank of Montreal. He focuses on delivering high-quality work and emphasizes customer satisfaction. Joel takes pride in documenting and sharing his learnings with peers, fostering a collaborative work environment.