Jeremy Bakker is a Director of Engineering with nine years of hands-on experience building data engineering and ML-aligned teams, currently leading engineering at Novi Connect in Nashville. He blends an academic rigor—holding advanced degrees from Yale and a background in theology and music education—with practical expertise in interpreting and presenting complex data for product and organizational decisions. Jeremy has progressed rapidly through technical and leadership roles at Eventbrite and Nashville Software School, scaling teams and learning programs while keeping a developer’s focus on clarity and efficiency. Known for translating intricate datasets into actionable insights, he pairs strategic vision with a coach-first management style that fosters growth and operational reliability. An unexpected strength is his scholarly training, which informs disciplined, empathetic communication across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
9 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Religion/Religious Studies, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Religion/Religious Studies at Yale University
Master of Divinity (M.Div.) Divinity/Ministry, Master of Divinity (M.Div.) Divinity/Ministry at Southern Methodist University
Bachelor of Music (B. Mus.) Music Education, Bachelor of Music (B. Mus.) Music Education at University of North Texas
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Jeremy Bakker - Director Of Engineering at Novi Connect