Charles Blaxland
About Charles Blaxland
Charles Blaxland is the CTO of Jacobi with over 17 years of experience in software development and team leadership.
Current Role as CTO at Jacobi
Charles Blaxland has been serving as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Jacobi since 2016. In this role, he oversees the company's technological direction and strategy, ensuring the infrastructure supports both current operational needs and future growth. His responsibilities include guiding technological innovation, managing development teams, and spearheading the adoption of advanced technologies to enhance the platform's capabilities.
Previous Experience at DiUS Computing
Charles Blaxland worked at DiUS Computing as a Senior Consultant from 2010 to 2016 in Sydney, Australia. During his tenure, he played a key role in delivering fully automated AWS infrastructure and zero-downtime continuous delivery pipelines for a telecommunications company. This initiative significantly reduced application inception to production time, demonstrating his expertise in cloud computing and DevOps.
Career at Sabre Airline Solutions
From 2008 to 2010, Charles Blaxland served as a Technical Architect at Sabre Airline Solutions in the Philippines. He coordinated the development and operations for a startup's product that powered online bookings for multiple airlines globally. His work was instrumental in enhancing the efficiency and reliability of the airline booking systems.
Education and Academic Background
Charles Blaxland pursued his higher education at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), where he studied Business Information Technology and earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree. He completed his degree program in three years, from 1994 to 1997. Prior to that, he attended Dalby State High School from 1989 to 1993.
Technical Architect Roles and Achievements
Charles Blaxland has held senior positions such as Technical Architect at EB2 International from 2004 to 2008 and as a Consultant Software Engineer at Object Consulting from 1998 to 2004. His role at EB2 International involved significant responsibilities in software architecture and implementation, while at Object Consulting, he developed expertise in multiple programming languages and technologies.
Community Involvement
Charles Blaxland is actively engaged in community service through his involvement with the local Apex club. This reflects his commitment to community improvement and service beyond his professional endeavors.