Jackson Blacklock
Director Of Software Engineering at TrueCar, Inc.
Austin, Texas, United States
Summary
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Top SchoolJackson Blacklock is a seasoned software engineering leader in Austin, blending technical depth with strategic execution to scale complex product portfolios. As Director of Software Engineering at TrueCar since 2023, he oversees resource planning, long-term technology strategy, and SOC2 compliance while mentoring a team of 15 engineers and authoring a Management Playbook to boost developer experience. He has driven measurable impact, notably reducing unpriced VINs from 16% to 3% for newly listed vehicles, strengthening competitiveness and reliability. He holds an Executive MBA from the University of Texas McCombs School of Business and brings a track record across platform engineering, software development, and cross-functional leadership in both startups and enterprise settings. His career also reflects a creative and design-oriented edge, with leadership roles at Lodestone Social Media and TwinB Creative LLC, illustrating a rare ability to bridge engineering with business and user-focused outcomes.
11 years of coding experience
18 years of employment as a software developer
Texas McCombs School of BusinessMusic, Compostion, Synthesizer Development, Vocal Performance, Web Design, Music, Compostion, Synthesizer Development, Vocal Performance, Web Design at Austin Community College
Github Skills (79)
boilerplate10
javascript9
cli9
node-js9
generators9
http-client9
generator9
internet-explorer9
react-bootstrap9
ajax9
range-slider9
nodejs9
reactstrap9
custom-property9
netsuite8
Programming languages (4)
Github contributions (5)
jhblacklock/artheas-angels
Jul 2017 - Jun 2023
Contributions:26 pushes, 2 branches in 5 years 11 months
jhblacklock/boozesalad-fe
Mar 2018 - May 2019
Contributions:51 pushes, 1 branch, 1 issue in 1 year 2 months
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