Jeff Thomas
About Jeff Thomas
Jeff Thomas serves as the Senior Director of Infrastructure Operations at SiMa.ai, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in IT and facilities management, previously holding senior roles at MarkLogic and Silicon Graphics.
Current Role at SiMa.ai
Jeff Thomas serves as the Senior Director of Infrastructure Operations at SiMa.ai, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he has focused on identifying real estate opportunities, negotiating leases to enhance office quality while reducing costs. He has also implemented and managed a compute and storage farm to support load-sharing and job-scheduling for chip design and simulation, including in-house hosting for Synopsys Zebu emulators. Additionally, he has designed a long-term plan to scale infrastructure to meet massive compute and storage requirements.
Previous Experience at MarkLogic
Before joining SiMa.ai, Jeff Thomas worked at MarkLogic for 18 years, from 2003 to 2021, where he held the position of Vice President of IT and Facilities. During his tenure, he contributed to the company's infrastructure and operational strategies, enhancing the overall efficiency and effectiveness of IT services in San Carlos, California.
Early Career at Silicon Graphics
Jeff Thomas began his career as a Software Engineer at Silicon Graphics, where he worked for one year from 1994 to 1995. This early experience provided him with foundational knowledge in software development and engineering practices, which he has built upon throughout his career.
Educational Background
Jeff Thomas earned a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science from the University of California, Santa Cruz, completing his studies from 1986 to 1990. He later pursued a Master of Business Administration at the Santa Clara University Leavey School of Business, achieving his MBA from 2013 to 2014. His educational background combines technical expertise with management skills.
Infrastructure Management and Team Building
At SiMa.ai, Jeff Thomas has evaluated and adjusted security and governance processes to minimize risks. He has also hired a team to support the company's growth while optimizing engineering processes to maximize infrastructure effectiveness. His strategic approach has facilitated seamless migration of workloads onto a highly scalable platform.