JP Sherman is a distinguished professional in Enterprise Search & Findability, currently managing Search & Findability for Red Hat, based in Apex, North Carolina. With a solid educational foundation from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, JP has built an impressive career with over 500 connections. At Red Hat, he plays a pivotal role in enhancing how humans interact with search channels, leveraging a comprehensive suite of skills, including SEO, On-Site Search, Machine Learning, Content Strategy & Development, Templating, Architecture & Platform Analysis & Optimization. His work is instrumental in optimizing the Red Hat Customer Portal, ensuring users can efficiently find and utilize the information they seek.
Before his tenure at Red Hat, JP Sherman discovered his passion for melding behavior, semantics, and technology as a Psychological Operations Specialist with the US Army’s Special Operations Command. His innovative approach to using search to disseminate crucial information on malaria prevention and humanitarian de-mining in Southeast Asia marked the beginning of his journey alongside the advent of Google. This experience paved the way for JP to contribute his expertise to notable organizations such as Paramount Studios, Skechers, Performance Bike, and Dewalt. Beyond his professional endeavors, JP is deeply committed to digital media advocacy as the President of the NC Chapter of the Entertainment Consumers Association. Residing in Apex, NC, with his family, JP is an active community member and a vocal advocate for seamlessly connecting user intent with information. Follow JP’s insights and musings on Twitter @jpsherman.
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