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About

Jerome Fitzgerald (he/him)

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Bio

“I must confess, I was born at a very early age.” – Groucho Marx

Ah yes, the dreaded bio section. Well, polite pass for now.

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Comedy

For the past 10+ years I’ve been directing, producing, writing, and performing sketch comedy, musicals, and improv. Feel free to check some out in the Shows section.

Based in Pittsburgh, PA I’ve had shows in Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, New York City, Philaelphia, San Diego, San Francisco, and more.

Perhaps you have seen me in commercials for AT&T, Google, or Sucrets. On the jumbotron before games for the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. Or featured in The Onion. (It’s okay if not though.)I’ve also been extremely fortunate to take courses from some of the funniest people in the comedy world and as a result – thee world:
Craig Cackowski, Kevin McDonald, Jaime Moyer, Christine Nangle, Natalie Palamides, Rich Talarico, Reggie Watts, and “more”!

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Engineering

I navigate complex technical challenges that align with organizational goals through workflow optimization. I do this by focusing on a collaborative culture of shared understanding that creates and maintains high-performing departments that highlight continuous improvement and engineering excellence.

My focus is on consistently shipping products that are secure and reliable at scale. My drive as an engineering leader is to equally scale the impact of those I've been entrusted to lead. I encourage and grow next generation leaders and seek to recognize, foster, and retain talent.

People emulate their leaders. I hold myself accountable as the example I want to follow.I co-founded Emplified (rip), and am currently doing international business things at a company made famous by Paul Rand (and for their international business machinery).

I’ve also worked with Fortune 100, start-ups, and everywhere in-between. Leading initiatives and teams through human centered design methods so all facets of the business are clear on what defines done and how together we can share responsibility, success, and grow in a positive manner as a collective and individuals.All kidding aside on most of this website, I do have an ability to take things seriously.
(And have a good time while doing so.)

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NonProfit

Outside of ‘traditional work’ I have been fortunate enough to volunteer in the nonprofit sector:

  • Arcade Comedy Theater 501(c)(3), founding Leaderboard Member (2014–Present)
  • Comedy Arts Pittsburgh 501(c)(3), co-founder, Pittsburgh Comedy Festival (2013–2016)
  • Side Project Inc. 501(c)(3), founding Team Member (2012–2014)
  • American Heart Association 501(c)(3), Worldwide Charter Member (2006–2012)
As well as organizing and/ or performing in benefits for:
Animal Friends, Animal Rescue League, Casa San José, Greater Pittsburgh Community Foodbank, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, New Voices for Reproductive Justice, Patrick O’Brien Foundation, Planned Parenthood, Shepherd’s Heart Veterans Home, SisTers PGH, Steps To Independence, Wounded Warriors, & more

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Contact

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