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Jacob Perret

Hockley,TX

Summary

Results-driven Software Engineering Manager with a proven ability to transform underperforming teams into high-impact, delivery-focused units. Successfully delivered an AI-powered legal document automation platform at Meneses Law, achieving a 70% reduction in drafting workloads while ensuring timely project completion. Expertise in modernizing AWS infrastructure through the implementation of least-privilege IAM, secure architecture, and CI/CD automation with GitHub Actions, significantly enhancing operational efficiency. Known for combining strategic leadership with hands-on technical execution to deliver secure, scalable solutions under tight deadlines.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Software Engineer Manager

Meneses Law PLLC.
10.2024 - 08.2025
  • Rebuilt and led a high-performing software team, delivering the firm’s largest project on time after years of missed deadlines.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical specifications, ensuring alignment with business goals.
  • Designed and launched Project Genesis, an AI-powered legal document automation platform, reducing manual drafting work by 70%.
  • Modernized AWS infrastructure with least-privilege access, CI/CD best practices, and security-first DevOps workflows.
  • Created scalable Jira processes for epic/feature/story tracking, improving transparency and sprint delivery predictability.
  • Drove cross-department integrations, including automated call transcription and Power BI adoption for data teams.
  • Integrated new technologies into existing systems, increasing capabilities and improving overall performance.

Application Developer / DevOps Engineer

Chevron Phillips Chemical Co.
07.2022 - 10.2024
  • Develop and implement backend API's using .NET 8, focusing on performance and scalability. Utilize Azure Functions for serverless computing with CRON schedules.
  • Develop and maintain Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) Authorization and JWT Bearer Authentication systems to enhance web security protocols.
  • Collaborate with product owners and UI designers to develop and integrate user interfaces with React and Typescript.
  • Implement GitOps practices creating reusable GitHub Actions and Workflows, streamlining deployment process and utilizing Dependabot for automated dependency updates.
  • Proficient in writing unit tests aligning with Test-Driven Development practices. Backend tests with XUnit and NSubstitute for dependency mocking. Vitest and Playwright for frontend unit and integration tests. Achieving a 85% corporate application test coverage.
  • Manage Azure environments including Service Accounts, Enterprise Apps, and SQL Servers, adhering to least privilege protocol using Privileged Identity Management (PIM).
  • Serve the role as Scrum Master for multiple sprints, facilitating sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives and product owner demos.

Managing Owner / Full-Stack Web Developer

Byte4Byte Technologies LLC.
01.2022 - 10.2024
  • Utilize Next.js to build websites that leverage server-side rendering (SSR) and static site generation (SSG), enhancing SEO and reducing load times by 80%.
  • Use UI library Shadcn/UI to create modern, responsive interfaces that are consistent across platforms. Focus on developing reusable components, enhancing productivity by creating and maintaining a component library for future projects.
  • Develop custom middleware for handling authentication, logging, and other cross-cutting concerns. Implement robust authentication systems using NextAuth.js, storing user data in MongoDB securely, and handling session management.
  • Design and manage MongoDB schemas for user data, real-time features, and content management systems using Mongoose ODM.
  • Deploy and manage infrastructure through Digital Ocean, and maintain version control using Git and Github, and utilize CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration and deployment, ensuring code quality and facilitating rapid, reliable releases..

Teacher - Computer Science / Web Technologies

Cypress Woods High School
01.2021 - 07.2022
  • Develop and implement lesson plans that reflects accommodations for differences in learning style and fulfill requirements of the district's curriculum program
  • Participate in curriculum and staff development for parents, teachers, conferences, and other weekly interdisciplinary meetings
  • Prepare and deliver lectures to students on topics such as software design, data structures, and algorithms
  • Instruction includes using Python, and Java for computer science, and HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL for web technologies.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Computer Information Systems -

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA
11.2020

Skills

  • Expertise in TypeScript, C#, Java, Python, Bash, Powershell, and SQL
  • Experience with Node and Bun environments
  • Frontend development with React and Nextjs
  • Expressjs/Hono/Elysia & Microsoft NET Backend Frameworks
  • Proficient in AWS services
  • Agile project management
  • JIRA workflow optimization
  • Test-driven development expertise
  • Team leadership
  • Staff management
  • Staff training and development
  • Complex Problem-solving

Timeline

Software Engineer Manager

Meneses Law PLLC.
10.2024 - 08.2025

Application Developer / DevOps Engineer

Chevron Phillips Chemical Co.
07.2022 - 10.2024

Managing Owner / Full-Stack Web Developer

Byte4Byte Technologies LLC.
01.2022 - 10.2024

Teacher - Computer Science / Web Technologies

Cypress Woods High School
01.2021 - 07.2022

Bachelor of Science, Computer Information Systems -

Louisiana Tech University

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