Jamica O.
About Jamica O.
Jamica O. is an Engineering Manager with extensive experience in the fintech industry and a diverse background in software engineering and design. She has worked at various companies across multiple countries, including Thought Machine, Rakuten, and Osaka University, and holds degrees in Computer Engineering and Visual Communication.
Current Role at Thought Machine
Jamica O. has been serving as an Engineering Manager at Thought Machine since 2018. In this role, she oversees engineering teams and projects within the fintech sector. Her responsibilities include managing technical operations and ensuring the successful delivery of software solutions.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to her current position, Jamica O. held various software engineering roles. She worked at REWSS as a Software Engineer from 2007 to 2009 in Manila, Philippines, and at Rakuten for 11 months in 2014 in Osaka, Japan. Additionally, she spent three years at Osaka University from 2010 to 2013 as a Software Engineer.
Design Background and Transition to Engineering Management
Jamica O. transitioned from a design role to engineering management, highlighting her versatility. She worked as a Designer at Together from 2016 to 2018 in London, UK. This experience in design complements her technical skills and enhances her approach to engineering management.
Education and Qualifications
Jamica O. holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from Mapúa University, which she completed from 2002 to 2006. She also earned a Post Graduate Certificate in Visual Communication from the University of the Arts London, studying there from 2015 to 2016.
Diverse Professional Background
Jamica O. has a diverse professional background that spans various industries, including research, business intelligence, creative industries, bioinformatics, games, and telecommunications. This broad experience informs her work in engineering management within the fintech sector.