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Jacob French

San Diego,CA

Summary

Forward-thinking development professional bringing expertise in Java, SQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, and other programming languages. A complex problem-solver with an analytical and driven mindset, dedicated to achieving demanding development objectives according to tight schedules while producing impeccable code.

• Experience in the design, development, and deployment of web-based and client-server business applications using OOP, Java/J2EE technologies.

• Experienced in Java web-based and C++ desktop-based development with concepts of Object-Oriented Design, Object-Oriented Analysis, Object-Oriented Programming, and its implementation.

• Expertise in the design and development of various web and enterprise-level applications using Java/J2EE technologies such as Spring, Hibernate, and JPA.

• Experience in working with various SDLC methodologies based on the Agile and Scrum model.

• Experienced in SQL databases such as Postgres, MySQL, and Oracle.

• Experience in Spring modules such as Spring MVC, Spring Boot, Spring Security, and Spring Microservices.

• Experience developing single-page applications and structured TypeScript code using the React framework.

• Experienced in client-side validations and client-server data interaction using Axios in Node.js.

• Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Amazon Cloud technologies such as Amazon EC2 virtual servers, AWS Lambda, AWS API Gateway, and Amazon CloudWatch.

• Experienced in performing unit testing using JUnit, integration, and deployment of applications using tools such as Gradle, and debugging through log4j.

• Expert at designing, developing, and maintaining a wide range of new and existing technologies.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Full Stack Software Engineer

Northwestern Mutual
06.2022 - 01.2024
  • Experience working in Agile development following SCRUM process, Sprint daily stand-up meetings.
  • Developed web applications using, React.js, Javascript/Typescript.
  • Developed and deployed Microservices based applications using Spring Boot, Hibernate, and JPA.
  • Used OAuth 2.0 authentication protocol respectively for security and authentication.
  • Experience in consuming Web Services using REST, and Axios in React.js applications.
  • Experience using CI/CD in GitLab.

Software Engineer

Stria LLC
05.2021 - 06.2022
  • Developed React and AWS-based single page web application for tracking Covid-19 vaccination data for the Kern High School district which generated $30k in revenue for the 2021 fiscal year.
  • Launched acreware.com, contributing to $50k in revenue for the 2021 fiscal year.
  • Developed RESTful APIs for acreware.com using the Java Spring Framework (Spring Boot, JPA, Hibernate) and AWS DynamoDB.

Software Engineer

Concept Overdrive Inc.
08.2019 - 08.2020
  • Developed features for the Overdrive Motion Control System using C++, Python, and Qt Framework.
  • Developed facial tracking and network applications for Oscar nominated and Emmy award winning Hollywood film productions such as The Mandalorian, The Matrix 4, and Avatar 2: The Way of Water.
  • Worked closely with Legacy Effects developing software used for controlling animatronics.

Software Developer

Numeracy
06.2016 - 06.2018
  • Collaborated on stages of systems development lifecycle from requirement gathering to production releases.
  • Collaborated with project managers to select ambitious, but realistic coding milestones on pre-release software project development.
  • Introduced automated data collection and processing.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

California State University, Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
08.2019

Skills

    Web Technologies

  • Java 8 – 17, Java/J2EE, HTML, CSS, JavaScript/Typescript
  • Spring Boot 3x/2x, Hibernate, JPA
  • HTML/XHTML/HTML5, CSS/CSS3,
  • React and React Native Frameworks
  • Web/Application Servers

  • Apache Tomcat 8, AWS EC2
  • Databases
  • Postgres, MySQL, Oracle
  • Web Services
  • SOAP, RESTful

    Version Control

  • Git, GitHub, GitLab, CVS
  • Build Tools

  • Log4j, Maven, and Gradle
  • Testing Frameworks

  • Junit, Jest
  • Programming Languages

  • Java
  • Javascript/Typescript
  • C/C
  • BASH scripting language

Timeline

Full Stack Software Engineer

Northwestern Mutual
06.2022 - 01.2024

Software Engineer

Stria LLC
05.2021 - 06.2022

Software Engineer

Concept Overdrive Inc.
08.2019 - 08.2020

Software Developer

Numeracy
06.2016 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

California State University, Bakersfield
Jacob French