Jahi Jones
About Jahi Jones
Jahi Jones is a Data Engineer with extensive experience in various roles, including Executive Director at HBCU Wrestling Initiative and previous positions at KPMG and the University of Maryland. He holds multiple degrees from the University of Maryland, including a Master of Science in Business Analytics.
Current Role at Trex Company
Jahi Jones serves as a Data Engineer at Trex Company, a position held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for managing and analyzing data to support the company's operations in Winchester, Virginia. His work involves utilizing data engineering techniques to enhance data quality and accessibility, contributing to informed decision-making processes within the organization.
Experience at HBCU Wrestling Initiative
Since 2021, Jahi Jones has held the position of Executive Director at HBCU Wrestling Initiative. In this role, he oversees the organization's strategic direction and operational management. His leadership is focused on promoting wrestling programs at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, fostering opportunities for student-athletes in the sport.
Professional Background
Jahi Jones has a diverse professional background that includes roles at several organizations. He worked as a Business Process Analyst at EFS GROUP, PLLC for five months in 2018, and as an Accounting Teaching Scholar at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business for nine months. He also completed a Federal Audit Internship at KPMG in 2018 and served as a Project Manager in the Program Management Office at KPMG from 2019 to 2021.
Educational Qualifications
Jahi Jones holds multiple degrees from the University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business. He earned a Master of Science in Business Analytics from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, he completed a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and a Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management, both achieved from 2015 to 2019. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in data engineering and business analysis.
Early Career Experience
Before his current roles, Jahi Jones gained valuable experience as a Sales Coordinator at General Assembly for eight months in 2017 and as a Hospitality Supervisor at the University of Maryland for three years, from 2016 to 2019. These positions contributed to his skill set in management and customer service, which have been beneficial in his subsequent roles.