Jacob Estep
Las Cruces,NM
Summary
Full-stack developer and peer mentor with hands-on experience in React, Next.js, Vite, Tauri, and Rust, as well as database design with SQLite. Skilled in building complete systems from back-end architecture to responsive front-end interfaces, and in integrating software with hardware systems. Experienced in mentoring peers and explaining complex programming concepts, with a passion for making technical knowledge accessible. Excited to leverage both development expertise and communication skills to train and evaluate AI models in web development.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Developer Assistant
Physical Science Laboratory, New Mexico State University
08.2023 - Current
- Designed and built full-stack systems, including both front-end (React, Next.js, Vite) and back-end (SQLite, Rust APIs).
- Rebuilt the parts management system from the ground up, combining a modern front-end with a robust back-end for improved scalability and reliability.
- Developed software integrating with multiple hardware systems (projects ranged from single-device control to complex systems involving 3+ devices plus servers).
- Created a desktop application with Tauri and Rust, including custom back-end logic for performance and maintainability.
- Delivered production-ready solutions used by technical teams in both laboratory and field environments.
- Improved software efficiency by troubleshooting and resolving coding issues.
- Saved time and resources by identifying and fixing bugs before product deployment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM12-2026
Skills
- Languages & Frameworks: Nextjs, React, JavaScript (ES6), TailwindCSS, Vite, Rust, HTML5, CSS3,
- Databases & APIs: SQLite, RESTful APIs, Nextjs API routes
- Tools & Platforms: Git/GitHub, Nodejs, VS Code, Tauri
- Other: UI/UX evaluation, software architecture, peer mentoring, technical communication, active learning
Accomplishments
- Redesigned and deployed a parts management system, streamlining operations by integrating a modern Next.js front-end with a robust SQLite/Rust back-end.
- Delivered production-ready software used in both laboratory and field environments, ensuring reliability across diverse technical conditions.
- Built cross-platform desktop applications with Tauri and Rust, enabling efficient hardware-software communication.
- Mentored peers in programming fundamentals, improving their understanding of core Computer Science concepts and problem-solving approaches.
- Integrated multi-device systems, including projects requiring coordination between 3+ hardware components and servers.
- Created and launched solcnm.org, incorporating payments and data management, prioritizing maintenance and reusable code.
Timeline
Software Developer Assistant
Physical Science Laboratory, New Mexico State University
08.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
New Mexico State University
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