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I am a hands-on leader for modern software delivery teams. I love to build high-quality products in high-performing teams or take challenged projects on the journey of modernisation.
Here, you'll find my CV and some thoughts on software delivery. Feel free to get in touch via LinkedIn.
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I was lucky to join BJSS in 2017 - a stimulating environment packed with highly talented technologists. It offered the freedom, support and opportunities to rapidly expand one's contributions, expertise and responsibilities. At its best, it exemplified modern software delivery and company culture. The experience was invaluable.
In 2025, BJSS was acquired by CGI. In 2026, I chose to resign and explore new opportunities. I leave on good terms, with many friends still at CGI.
I'm working on an independent development project - primarily a learning and experimentation exercise, but with the possibility of production use in mind.
If you're building a team to take on an exciting challenge, or looking to modernise and accelerate a project, I'd love to hear about it.
Micro CV
Micro CV
Engineering Manager / Technical Delivery Manager / Senior consultant | Bristol, UK
13 years in industry | 9 years in consultancy (2026) | LinkedIn: grjacob
Project leadership: Hands-on, technical, participant leader for engineering teams. Client-facing consultancy. Modern agile delivery and DevOps culture. Product and platform quality.
Tech: Broad contributions, adaptable and versatile. Examples: Cloud architecture (AWS, Terraform), CI/CD (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Docker), observability & monitoring (CloudWatch, Splunk), test automation (Java, JS), data (SQL), and more.
2017 - 2026: BJSS, a leading tech consultancy. Delivery management since 2020. Senior consultant. CGI acquired BJSS in 2025.
Agile, DevOps, modern delivery. Rapid growth in experience and responsibility. Major clients, varied projects. Leadership, transformation, modernisation. Record of successful delivery and project acceleration.
NHS Digital | NATS | DVSA | VMD | British Airways | GenAI | Internal recruitment
2013 - 2016: Software testing contract roles at NFU Mutual and Bibby Financial Services.
2009 - 2013: University of Bristol and Technical University Munich. MSci Chemistry with study in continental Europe. (Moderate proficiency in German.)
Away from work...
Away from work...
I like to get away to the mountains, often hiking and scrambling around Scotland, the Lakes and Snowdonia.
Recently, I took a 4-month sabbatical for some trips further afield. Trekking high in the Himalayas of Nepal was a particular highlight.
Back home in Bristol, I climb at our local centres or head out to the Mendips, Brecons or the coast for local adventures. I enjoy good food, good coffee, good pubs and a bit of live music, sometimes in a festival field.
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