Hi, I’m Jeff Thistle, a versatile full‑stack engineer with 30+ years of experience architecting and delivering high‑traffic, public‑facing web apps and enterprise tooling. I thrive on turning complex requirements into scalable, maintainable solutions and I enjoy leading cross‑functional teams to ship meaningful results. I have a strong track record building practical CMS and tooling on the PHP/MySQL stack, bridging business needs with solid engineering practice. I’ve led end‑to‑end product development, from requirements gathering and architecture to UX collaboration and performance optimization. I’m comfortable working across the stack, delivering hands‑on technical leadership while aligning with strategic goals, and I’m passionate about delivering durable systems that scale with the business.

Jeff Thistle

Hi, I’m Jeff Thistle, a versatile full‑stack engineer with 30+ years of experience architecting and delivering high‑traffic, public‑facing web apps and enterprise tooling. I thrive on turning complex requirements into scalable, maintainable solutions and I enjoy leading cross‑functional teams to ship meaningful results. I have a strong track record building practical CMS and tooling on the PHP/MySQL stack, bridging business needs with solid engineering practice. I’ve led end‑to‑end product development, from requirements gathering and architecture to UX collaboration and performance optimization. I’m comfortable working across the stack, delivering hands‑on technical leadership while aligning with strategic goals, and I’m passionate about delivering durable systems that scale with the business.

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Hi, I’m Jeff Thistle, a versatile full‑stack engineer with 30+ years of experience architecting and delivering high‑traffic, public‑facing web apps and enterprise tooling. I thrive on turning complex requirements into scalable, maintainable solutions and I enjoy leading cross‑functional teams to ship meaningful results. I have a strong track record building practical CMS and tooling on the PHP/MySQL stack, bridging business needs with solid engineering practice.

I’ve led end‑to‑end product development, from requirements gathering and architecture to UX collaboration and performance optimization. I’m comfortable working across the stack, delivering hands‑on technical leadership while aligning with strategic goals, and I’m passionate about delivering durable systems that scale with the business.

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Work Experience

Director, New Media at EMI Music Canada
October 1, 2008 - May 1, 2013
Led end-to-end lifecycle of artist websites and high-visibility marketing campaigns; built custom web tools; designed data architecture and front-end UX; improved performance and reliability.
Manager, Software Development at EMI Music Canada
May 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005
Drove initial build-out of EMI's digital presence; built a PHP/MySQL CMS; delivered online store and data integration; aligned development with business goals.
Technical Product Owner at Yangaroo
January 1, 2005 - October 1, 2008
Shifted focus to the strategic SDLC; led requirements gathering and authored comprehensive technical and functional specifications for the core platform; collaborated with stakeholders to align product roadmap.
Consultant (Y2K Systems) at CGI Group
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 2001
Worked on critical Y2K preparedness and remediation for Ontario government; ensured system stability and data integrity across legacy infrastructures.

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Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Telecommunications