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Hey, I'm Jacob — a full stack developer from North Carolina, passionate about crafting modern software experiences, exploring new tech, and enjoying the occasional fishing trip.
Currently open to full-time opportunities — let's build something great together.
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I'm a full-stack software developer with a strong interest in backend systems, database management, and cloud infrastructure. I enjoy solving complex problems, optimizing performance, and exploring the internals of how code runs. My experience spans academic projects, IT consulting outreach, and professional hands-on hardware work across diverse mobile platforms.
I'm comfortable with many languages like C++ and Python. Although I am always learning new languages and technologies. I'm always exploring new tech and approaches to stay adaptable and efficient. I collaborate well in teams and value clear communication and thoughtful problem-solving.
Featured Projects
MY-PORTFOLIO
A modern and responsive developer portfolio built with Next.js using the App Router architecture, written entirely in TypeScript for type safety and scalability. Styled with Tailwind CSS and enhanced with smooth, dynamic animations using Framer Motion. Deployed on GitHub Pages for continuous integration and easy version control.
IDEAL-BET
NBA analytics web application providing sports betting insights, built with Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Google OAuth, and Firebase. I served as the lead developer and was responsible for architecting and implementing the full application stack, excluding the machine learning model.
BPM-RLE-COMPRESSOR
A simple command-line C++ application for compressing and decompressing BMP images using Run-Length Encoding (RLE). This project demonstrates binary file I/O, image format handling, and lossless compression using modern C++.
CSC471-JET-WEB-APP
Full-stack airline booking system built as part of an academic capstone project for CSC471. The application simulates a private aircraft dealership platform, supporting role-based access and real-time management of transactions.
CARDINAL
Spring application for individuals interested in hiking to find like-minded individuals for adventures on local trails. Including a map of local trails to the Piedmont area, a chatroom based on interest in a particular trail/park, and wildlife information.
Tools & Technologies
What I’m Learning Now
UX Design
Creating and maintaining elegant web pages full of transitions and animations.
Python
Expanding my knowledge of Python3 by building web scrapers and implementing advanced algorithms.
Machine Learning
Learning the fundamentals, frameworks, and build processes through group programming exercises.