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Jay Margolis is a Senior Software Engineer at Aha! with a rich background in engineering leadership roles at various technology companies.
Current Role at Aha!
Jay Margolis is a Senior Software Engineer at Aha!, having joined the company in July 2019. In his current role, he contributes to the development of several key tools including Aha! Roadmaps, Aha! Ideas, Aha! Whiteboards, Aha! Knowledge, and Aha! Develop. Aha! is recognized as one of the best fully remote companies to work for and takes pride in being self-funded and profitable. Jay is part of a team at Aha! that focuses on supporting the Bootstrap Movement and has helped the company give over $1M to people in need through Aha! Cares.
Tenure at goBalto, Inc.
Before joining Aha!, Jay Margolis worked at goBalto, Inc. as a Principal Software Engineer from 2013 to 2019. During his six-year tenure there, which was based in San Francisco, CA, he played a significant role in advancing the company’s engineering efforts until its acquisition by Oracle. His role at goBalto, Inc. underscores his extensive experience and expertise in software engineering within the tech industry.
Role at Crowdcast
Jay Margolis served as the VP of Engineering at Crowdcast from 2010 to 2012. Over his two-year period at the San Francisco-based company, he was responsible for overseeing the engineering team and steering Crowdcast’s technical strategies. His leadership role at Crowdcast highlights his capabilities in managing and guiding technical teams to achieve business objectives.
Jaspersoft Tenure
Jay Margolis worked as the Senior Director of Engineering at Jaspersoft from 2006 to 2010. Over the course of four years, he contributed significantly to the engineering department in San Francisco, showcasing his leadership skills and technical expertise. His time at Jaspersoft further solidified his career in high-level engineering positions, emphasizing his ability to manage complex projects and teams.
Education at Carnegie Mellon University
Jay Margolis attended Carnegie Mellon University where he studied Applied Mathematics with a focus on Computer Science. He achieved a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from the prestigious institution, completing his studies from 1985 to 1989. His education laid a strong foundation for his extensive career in software engineering and technical leadership roles.
