Jesse Baird is a Engineering Director at State Farm. He possess expertise in enterprise architecture, it strategy, integration, enterprise software, strategy and 13 more skills. Colleagues describe him as "Jesse brings his innovative eye to all his work efforts. He was the catalyst in introducing a peer-based, self-directed team concept into the large IT department in which he is a technical analyst. He has an innate ability to translate highly technical concepts into simple pratical business examples. Jesse also brings his energy outside the office and is an avid endurance sport athlete.", "Jesse is a passionate individual. He is very knowledgeable about technology. He has a strong work ethic, is well respected, is a fantastic contributor and great leader. He can lead a large technology focused group or work by himself to achieve the goals of the organization. He regularly thinks “out of the box” to achieve the goals of the organization.", and "Jesse is intelligent, hard working, and passionate about his career. As a student in the training courses I delivered, he stuck out as someone that graps technical concepts with ease. As an analyst at State Farm Jesse is an up-and-comer. He is driving many initiatives and has been given greater responsibilities as time goes by."