Jim Girard
About Jim Girard
Jim Girard is a Network System Engineer V with extensive experience in software development, having worked at various companies including American Student Assistance and IDEMIA. He holds a Master's degree in Software Engineering from Harvard University Extension School and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Current Role at Insight Global
Jim Girard serves as a Network System Engineer V at Insight Global. He has held this position since 2022, working remotely from Boston, Massachusetts. In this role, he is responsible for managing and optimizing network systems to ensure efficient operations.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Prior to his current role, Jim Girard accumulated extensive experience in software development. He worked at American Student Assistance as a Staff Software Developer II from 1999 to 2006. He also held positions at IDEMIA as a Pr Software Developer from 2012 to 2021, Philips Healthcare as a Software Developer 3 from 2008 to 2013, and Varian Semiconductor as a Sr Software Developer from 2006 to 2008.
Educational Background
Jim Girard studied at Harvard University Extension School, where he earned a Master of Arts in Software Engineering from 2007 to 2011. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he studied from 1988 to 1992. His foundational education includes attending Shrewsbury High School from 1984 to 1988.
Career Timeline
Jim Girard's career spans several decades and includes various roles in software development and network engineering. He began his career at Logicon as a Software Developer from 1994 to 1997, followed by a position at MagneMotion, Inc. from 1997 to 1999. His career continued with significant roles at Philips Healthcare, Varian Semiconductor, IDEMIA, and American Student Assistance before joining Insight Global.