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Jacob Sanford is a seasoned technical operations expert with 20 years of experience driving innovation and growth in the IT sector. As a Senior Technical Operations Manager at the University of New Brunswick, he has led strategy to manage development processes for custom web applications, managed developers, and monitored IT infrastructure for performance and security. His expertise spans PHP, Linux, Software Development, Mysql, Drupal, Research, Javascript, Devops, and Software Deployment. A holder of a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Physical/Computational Chemistry from the University of New Brunswick, Jacob brings a unique blend of technical and academic expertise to his work. Fluent in English and with limited working proficiency in French, he is well-equipped to navigate diverse technical and cultural environments.

Experience

    • Canada
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Senior Technical Operations Manager
      • Jun 2017 - Present

      Evaluate workflows, hardware, software, and connectivity solutions in light of the evolving needs of the Libraries. Research and prescribe changes or improvements in technologies or workflows to enhance performance, security, and effective use of resources.Design novel information systems and workflows, working in concert with the Manager of Library Systems and Library Administration to prescribe strategies for IT scalability and sustainability.Supervise the workflow and output of a group of Developers, assigning tasks and priorities with the Manager of the Systems Group. Recommends processes and selects tools for common development environment. Provide or organize training as needed.Meet with stakeholders to gather requirements and determine feasibility, and liaise with project manager. Recommends appropriate technologies, and provide cost estimates for development and maintenance.

    • Infrastructure / Solutions Architect
      • Dec 2013 - Jun 2017

      Lead strategy to manage development process for custom web applications.Manage developers in the design and building of custom web applications.Meet with clients to determine project requirements and feasibility.Monitor the state of the IT infrastructure for performance and security.Recommend to Adminsration a strategy for infrastructure growth and sustainability, while maintaining interchangeability with ITS standards.

    • Senior Developer
      • Aug 2012 - Nov 2013

    • Web Developer
      • Feb 2010 - Jul 2012

    • Individual Contributor
      • Mar 2010 - Present

      Maintainer / Co-Maintainer of several contrib modules. Core contributor to Drupal 7/8. Editor and creator of core documentation, patches, and reviewer of contributions.

  • Elemental Codeworks Inc.
    • Fredericton, New Brunswick
    • Owner / President
      • Jan 2004 - Present
      • Fredericton, New Brunswick

      Consultant on IT Workflows. Design and Develop Web Applications using different platforms/FOSS technologies with a focus on Drupal application development.

Education

  • 2001 - 2007
    University of New Brunswick
    Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Physical/Computational Chemistry
  • 1997 - 2001
    University of New Brunswick
    Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Chemistry

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