Bradley Jacob
About Bradley Jacob
Bradley Jacob is a Senior Software Engineer with over 15 years of experience in enterprise-wide integration projects, specializing in Microsoft platforms. He has held various roles in notable organizations, including Investec and Cambridgeshire County Council, and has a strong academic background in computing and management.
Current Role at Investec
Bradley Jacob currently serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Investec, a position he has held since 2018. His work focuses on building cloud-native, serverless solutions utilizing Microsoft .NET and supporting technologies. He leverages both AWS and Azure IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS in his current projects, contributing to the company's technological advancements.
Previous Experience at Investec
Prior to his current role, Bradley worked at Investec as a BizTalk Developer on a contract basis from 2013 to 2018. During this time, he was involved in various integration projects, enhancing his expertise in systems integration using Microsoft platforms.
Career Background
Bradley Jacob has over 15 years of experience in the technology sector, beginning his career as an IT Graduate Trainee at Cambridgeshire County Council from 2002 to 2004. He later served as Microsoft .NET Team Leader and Applications Development Manager at the same council from 2004 to 2007. His career includes roles at Tesco.com, Avanade, and TelecityGroup, where he specialized in BizTalk and systems integration.
Education and Qualifications
Bradley holds a First-class Degree in Computing and English & American Literature from the University of Kent at Canterbury, achieved between 1999 and 2002. He also obtained a Bachelor of Arts from the Brussels School of International Studies during the same period. Additionally, he earned a Diploma in Management from the University of Leicester Management Centre and a Post-Graduate Project Management qualification from the Open University.
Technical Expertise and Certifications
Bradley specializes in systems integration using Microsoft platforms, including Azure, BizTalk Server, and SQL Server Integration Services. He possesses Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist certifications for BizTalk Server 2006 and 2010. His strong skills include solution design and development for event-driven architectures and various integration methodologies.