Throughout her time in this position she developed and supported many software tools in both decision support and operational to help producers understand their breeding objectives, optimise their flock structures and target the correct markets for their products. These tools focus on both current generation improvement and the longer term genetic improvement.

Jess has also helped develop numerous other tools including systems that focus on reducing labour and cost, such as the Pedigree MatchMaker and Walk-Over-Weighing. Jess has presented at many conferences, such as World Congress for Genetics Applied to Livestock Production, Association for the Advancement of Animal Breeding and Genetics, The Australian Society of Animal Production and Agribusiness Sheep Updates and been on some organising committees too.