Jacob The Dev

About

Software Engineer on a mission to make a difference by leveraging modern technologies to design and develop the applications of the future.

Hi, I'm Jacob, a Full Stack Software Developer based in Chicago. My primary focus is Web Dev, but have experience building both iOS and Android applications. Currently actively looking for new opportunities! With the wealth of knowledge I've acquired through my Computer Science degree and 5 years of professional work experience in the IT space, I hope to take this eye for design and mind for problem solving and jump start a career as a Software Engineer.

In my free time you can find me listening to a podcast, working on side projects, learning something new or attending tech meet ups around the city. Feel free to connect with me on social media or send me an email.

Experience

Chicago Info Tech

Lead Tech

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain websites leveraging the WordPress CMS
Training and integration of new employees, remotely and in person
Develop and maintain client relationships to understand, meet, and exceed their business needs

Accomplishments

Managed the tech and online learning at two different schools during COVID-19
Designed and developed website for several businesses including a local union, spa, and law office.

Oct 2016 - Current

Chicago, IL

CNA Insurance

Intern

Responsibilities

Met with developers to discuss the development and implementation of a company wide application, and plans to deploy it.
Attend meetings, compile information and construct presentations to update and inform project managers on progress.
Create detailed presentation for executive level board members.

Accomplishments

Presented to CIO, CTO and project managers the software that would be implemented, how it works, and how it would improve efficiency company wide.

May 2016 - June 2016

Chicago, IL

Projects

Education

DePaul University

Chicago, IL

B.S. in Computer Science w/ minor in Software Engineering
During my time at DePaul I gained exposure to many aspects of programming and software engineering. From the basics of programming with Python, understanding how to think like a programmer to solve complex problems, OOP with C++, and data structures and algorithms with Java. To working in the full stack of software development both on the web and Android/iOS devices, leading teams and playing a key role on others.

Class of 2019