Summary
Jai Hirsch is a Distinguished Technologist and Data Architect with 14 years of experience designing data platforms and distributed systems across enterprise and security-focused companies. He has advanced roles at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Cisco, Kenna Security and CARFAX, where he built hybrid-cloud data platforms, promoted Data-as-a-Service, and led data security and infrastructure-as-a-platform initiatives. A pragmatic leader who emphasizes trust, collaboration, and clear vision, he specializes in MongoDB, NoSQL, Java, ETL and systems architecture while translating complex systems into manageable subsystems. Based in Columbia, Missouri, he pairs a BA in Mathematics and Computer Science with hands-on operational experience from developer to principal architect, and is known for empowering teams to own solutions rather than simply executing directives. An uncommon strength is his blend of technical depth and people-oriented leadership that focuses on unleashing talent through consistent, integrity-driven practices.
14 years of coding experience
20 years of employment as a software developer
University of Missouri