JAKEDCL

I'm a Computer Science graduate and full-stack developer focused on building applications that solve real business problems. I'm particularly interested in systems that bring together data, services, and workflows into centralized, automated software that's intuitive to use, reliable, and easy to maintain.

My approach to software engineering has been shaped by experience working inside businesses, not just building technology for them. I started at a logistics and fabrication company, where I worked closely with day-to-day operations involving projects, inventory, crews, and clients. I saw firsthand how disconnected information and manual processes created inefficiencies. Later, at a managed services provider, I administered IT infrastructure and supported the technology environments of creative companies. Working across different organizations exposed me to a wide range of platforms, integrations, and operational challenges. These experiences taught me to approach technical problems with an understanding of the people, processes, and business needs behind them.

Throughout college and alongside these roles, I built a growing network of freelance clients, developing everything from websites, portfolios, and digital storefronts to custom business applications, operational dashboards, mapping tools, and multi-tenant software platforms. I've worked directly with stakeholders to understand their requirements, translate ideas into technical solutions, and deliver applications from concept through deployment.

Today, I work across the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, system architecture, data modeling, API integrations, full-stack development, testing, deployment, and maintenance. My primary stack includes TypeScript, React, Next.js, and PostgreSQL, alongside technologies such as Sanity, Neon, Vercel, and other cloud services. My experience includes designing relational databases, implementing authentication and role-based access controls, integrating external services, and establishing Git-based CI/CD workflows. I'm especially interested in the decisions that make software sustainable over time: thoughtful architecture, secure data access, reliable automation, and minimizing unnecessary complexity.

Coding agents have become an important part of my development process. Beyond using agentic AI to accelerate implementation, I've developed workflows around reusable project standards, repository instructions, context management, model selection, and Git-based review. I continually refine these practices to improve development speed, consistency, and efficiency. AI has expanded what I can build independently, but I believe the real value comes from understanding the architecture, evaluating technical decisions, validating implementations, and taking responsibility for what ships.

What I enjoy most is taking a problem from an initial conversation to a working solution. I like understanding how organizations operate, identifying opportunities for improvement, and figuring out how different technologies can work together. I'm especially drawn to projects where I can combine technical depth with a broad understanding of the system, collaborate directly with stakeholders, and take ownership of a solution from beginning to end.

I'm currently seeking a full-time role in software engineering, forward-deployed engineering, or technical solutions, where I can combine hands-on development, systems thinking, and real-world problem solving.

Outside of technology, I'm usually hiking, trail running, or cycling somewhere in the Northeast.