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Duncan Jacobsen

San Francisco, CA

Summary

Proficient Front End Engineer with over 3 years of experience building performant, tested, and delightful web interfaces. Strong passion for continuously learning and exploring new technologies and methodologies to drive success and efficiency in and out of the workplace.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Full Stack Software Engineer (FE Focused)

Backpack Networks
03.2022 - Current
  • Engineered a responsive single page application using React.js and many cutting edge JavaScript libraries.
  • Lead a team of 3 engineers on a multi-month long development effort.
  • Helped in transition of a 350,000+ LOC Javascript/Flow codebase to Typescript.
  • Contributed significantly to the creation of a new UI design library consisting of ~40 building block components.
  • Provided technical context and workload estimations for 100+ new UI components and features.
  • Wrote and maintained documentation for large technical features.
  • Identified and upgraded weak areas of performance, maintainability, and developer workflows.
  • Created RESTful API's using Rust, Ruby, and SQL.

Microservices Developer

Zoot Enterprises
06.2021 - 02.2022
  • Handled development and deployment of configurable microservices.
  • Guaranteed stability and thorough testing of Frontend and Backend services.
  • Developed a mobile application using Dart/Flutter.
  • Instructed client teams on best practices for using microservices.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical Engineering

Montana State University
12-2020

Volunteering

JavaScript Instructor - Code Tenderloin 

Led teaching effort for a 6 week course introducing students to the fundamentals of JavaScript and Web Development.

Skills

React, JavaScript, Dart, Flutter, SQL, Unit Testing, Frontend Architecture, Design Libraries, Rust

Personal Interests

Rock Climbing, Mountain Biking, Running, Guitar, Chinese Cuisine, Cooking

Timeline

Full Stack Software Engineer (FE Focused)

Backpack Networks
03.2022 - Current

Microservices Developer

Zoot Enterprises
06.2021 - 02.2022

Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical Engineering

Montana State University
Duncan Jacobsen