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Jacob R.

Trailblazer · DISC type DI
Chief Technology Officer at ShipBob
📍 United States

As CTO at ShipBob, Jacob R. spearheads the development of scalable software and cloud platforms to enhance supply chain efficiency. With a Masters from Elmhurst University, he has a proven track record of building and leading high-performing engineering teams. Colleagues describe him as knowledgeable, calm, and a great supporter.

He has a strong background in big data and machine learning architecture from his time at Uptake. Jacob is passionate about enabling organizations to adopt cutting-edge technology while maintaining operational excellence and fostering key partnerships, such as with Shopify.

Unique fact: He was one of the first three engineers at Uptake, helping to scale the engineering team from 2 to over 400 in just three years.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Chief Technology Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
United States
Personality Overview

How Jacob shows up

Informal
Values Relationships
Friendly But Fast

A combination of speed and relationship gets the best response from them. They are more likely to accept new and exciting technologies. They prefer to ensure that they are in control of the situation.

Priorities

Topics Jacob cares about

Scalable Systems
His role focuses on advancing scalable software and cloud-based platforms to support ShipBob's rapid growth and optimize supply chain efficiency.
E-commerce Logistics
He is a leader at a major e-commerce fulfillment company and recently promoted its #fulfilled2025 event for top e-commerce brands.
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Career

Work history

10-2024
Chief Technology Officer
ShipBob
1-2022 - 10-2024
Senior Vice President of Engineering
ShipBob
12-2017 - 1-2022
Vice President of Engineering
ShipBob
1-2015 - 12-2017
Software Engineering Manager
Uptake
8-2013 - 1-2015
Software Architect Manager
Deloitte
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2006 - 2008
M.S. Computer Information Systems
Elmhurst University
2004 - 2006
BS
Devry
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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