Biography
Since joining Micro Strategies in 2005, Jason Jolley has been helping customers harness technology to address the complexities of their content management challenges. As the Senior Director of Engineering, he is responsible for facilitating technical excellence, consistency, collaboration, team development, and efficient execution within the engineering teams. His role involves contributing to each practice area by aiding in the conceptualization and implementation of customer-centric solutions, while also fostering a comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach to application development. Moreover, he supports the technology teams across all practices by aiding in strategic planning, implementation, the establishment of best practices, and support during the sales cycle. His expertise spans business processes, content services, application development, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and infrastructure as code.
During his tenure at Micro Strategies, Jason has advanced through various roles, starting as a Senior Solution Architect and progressing to roles such as Manager of ECM, Director of Applications Development and Senior Director of Enterprise Architecture. In these capacities, he has been pivotal in formulating and instituting application development methodologies, setting technical benchmarks, and fostering best practices that protect the company’s technical intellectual property and promote continuous learning and knowledge dissemination across all Micro Strategies’ practices.
He has worked on many notable projects including a global deal management solution for one of the nation’s top investment banks. The project showcased his ability to orchestrate projects on a global scale, even in times when seamless global communication were a challenge. He played an instrumental part in developing the architecture for this initiative.
Jason has shared his insights on a variety of subjects, including development processes, content management, cloud technology, and artificial intelligence, at numerous conferences such as Alfresco DevCon, BoxWorks, Alfresco Summit, Alfresco TechTalk Live series, Momentum, GearUp, and the Software Craftsmanship Conference.
Prior to joining Micro Strategies, Jason’s career included roles as Chief Architect at Entology, Technical Lead at Digital Lighthouse, Developer at Sullivan Interactive, Java Facilitator at the Information Technology Institute, and independent consultant. His consulting tenure refined his pragmatic approach to delivering swift and effective value, always with a focus on the client’s perspective.
Jason holds a Bachelor of Science in Physics from Acadia University, a Bachelor of Arts in International Development from Dalhousie University and has completed postgraduate studies in Applied Information Technology at the Information Technology Institute.
Q&A
What’s an important lesson you learned during your career?
One of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned throughout my career is the power of fostering a culture of continuous learning and trust. By embracing new knowledge and skills, we not only achieve superior results in our work but also cultivate a team that’s resilient and eager to stay ahead. It’s this commitment to growth that prepares us to tackle any challenge and paves the way for true collaboration. Moreover, stepping out of our comfort zones is crucial; it prevents stagnation and transforms the unfamiliar into the familiar, keeping us agile and innovative in the ever-changing landscape of technology.
Name a defining moment in your career.
My time at Micro Strategies marked a pivotal point in my career. It was an opportunity to work with a dedicated team of professionals who shared my enthusiasm for learning, exploring new technologies and delivering quality work. The company’s experience with various technologies provided me with a valuable, wide-ranging perspective on what constitutes effective solutions and the critical factors that need to be considered. Coming from an application development background, my experience at Micro Strategies was instrumental in revealing the full spectrum of elements required for a comprehensive solution, starting with a solid infrastructure.
What do you like to do in your personal time?
I like to spend time with my family and friends, read and hike.
What’s your favorite part of the culture at Micro Strategies?
My favorite aspect of the culture at Micro Strategies is undoubtedly the spirit of continuous learning within our collaborative team. Working alongside teammates in an environment where customer success is paramount—and seeing that commitment reflected in the decisions of our CEO, Anthony—makes all the difference. It’s empowering to know that initiatives aimed at customer satisfaction receive support at every level of the organization. Our agility in adopting new technologies and prioritizing continuous education allows us to move swiftly and stay ahead of the curve. This agility is a testament to our supportive leadership, who are deeply invested in the professional development and learning of our teams.