Wessel Jacobs
About Wessel Jacobs
Wessel Jacobs is a Senior Software Engineer Team Lead at RapidDeploy, where he has worked since 2019. He previously held positions as a Web Developer Team Lead and Full Stack Developer at Responsive Digital and as a Junior Web Developer at Newsclip Media Monitoring.
Work at RapidDeploy
Wessel Jacobs has been employed at RapidDeploy as a Senior Software Engineer Team Lead since 2019. In this role, he leads a team of engineers in developing software solutions that enhance emergency response systems. His responsibilities include overseeing project development, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products. RapidDeploy focuses on improving public safety through innovative technology, and Jacobs plays a crucial role in this mission.
Previous Experience at Responsive Digital
Prior to his current position, Wessel Jacobs worked at Responsive Digital from 2016 to 2017 as a Web Developer Team Lead. He managed a team of developers and was responsible for the design and implementation of web applications. Additionally, he served as a Full Stack Developer at Responsive Digital from 2018 to 2019, where he contributed to both front-end and back-end development projects.
Early Career at Newsclip Media Monitoring
Wessel Jacobs began his career as a Junior Web Developer at Newsclip Media Monitoring in 2016. He worked there for six months, gaining foundational experience in web development. This role provided him with practical skills that he later applied in more advanced positions within the tech industry.
Education and Expertise
Wessel Jacobs studied at the University of the Free State, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Information Technology from 2012 to 2015. His education equipped him with a solid foundation in software development and technology principles. Prior to university, he completed his secondary education at St. Cyprian's School, achieving Grade 12 in 2011, and attended Diamantveld High School from 2007 to 2010.