Paul Jacobs
About Paul Jacobs
Paul Jacobs serves as the Team Lead Enterprise Architect at the Government of Canada, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in information systems, database administration, and cloud services, supported by a solid educational background in computing and public administration.
Work at Government of Canada
Paul Jacobs has held multiple positions at the Government of Canada, contributing to various IT projects over nearly two decades. He began his career as an Information Technology Consultant from 2002 to 2006. He then transitioned to the role of Information Systems Analyst, where he worked for nine years from 2006 to 2015. Following this, he served as a Database Administrator - Developer from 2015 to 2021. Currently, he is the Team Lead Enterprise Architect, a position he has held since 2021.
Education and Expertise
Paul Jacobs has a diverse educational background in technology and management. He studied at Camosun College, focusing on Management and Public Administration from 2020 to 2021. He also attended Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology for 12 years, furthering his knowledge in computing. Currently, he is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computing and Information Systems at Athabasca University. Additionally, he holds an E-Commerce Diploma from Willis College of Business and Technology, obtained between 1999 and 2001. His expertise includes advanced skills in web systems architecture and cloud services with AWS.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Paul Jacobs possesses advanced skills in web systems architecture and has significant experience in cloud services, particularly with AWS. He focuses on DevSecOps and DevOps practices, which enhance the efficiency and security of software development processes. Furthermore, he has expertise in designing and managing small to medium-sized network infrastructures and is experienced in utilizing TOGAF for enterprise architecture frameworks. His strong background in internet and application security complements his technical skill set.
Career Progression
Paul Jacobs has demonstrated a steady career progression within the Government of Canada. He began as an Information Technology Consultant, where he gained foundational experience in IT. His subsequent roles as an Information Systems Analyst and Database Administrator - Developer allowed him to deepen his technical expertise. As he advanced to the position of Team Lead Enterprise Architect, he has taken on leadership responsibilities, overseeing enterprise architecture initiatives and guiding technical teams.