Summary
Jian Jacob is an engineering manager based in Hamburg with eight years of hands-on software experience and a decade-long relationship with building products. At Jimdo he progressed from full-stack engineer to technical lead and now manages a cross-functional team focused on onboarding and conversion, translating data insights into rapid learning cycles. He brings practical expertise in JavaScript and Kotlin, productizing features like a Logo Creator, Analytics revamp, and Free Trial flow while coordinating with C-level stakeholders and external partners. Earlier fintech work at Accenture honed his ability to modernize legacy systems and automate inefficient workflows. Known for blending pragmatic engineering with people-first leadership, he favors fast iterations backed by metrics rather than dogma. Outside his role, he quietly bridges product, design and engineering to move strategic initiatives from prototype to measurable impact.
8 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
High School Computer Science, High School Computer Science at The Choice School
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) Computer Science, Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) Computer Science at Karunya University
English, Malayalam, Hindi, German, Arabic