Jacob Potter
Summary
Motivated Full Stack Software Engineer with nine years of hands-on experience and with in-depth knowledge of Java, Spring Framework, MySQL, and Angular. Skilled in developing, optimizing, and reworking systems to meet specific customer requirements.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Development Engineer
Solventum
Saint Paul, Minnesota
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted other developers in debugging their code while leveraging features offered by the AWS platform.
- Developed and maintained Java applications using Spring, Hibernate, JPA and other frameworks.
- Migrated applications from Java 11 to Java 17.
- Migrated applications from ElasticSearch to OpenSearch.
Software Engineer
Menards
Eau Claire, MI
12.2018 - 02.2023
- Implemented and tested enhancement feature requests to improve product functionality, extend performance, and increase productivity.
- Documented technical specifications and project testing methods for future reference and other assignments.
- Conducted full lifecycle software development in multiple software environments and identified issues in software processes
- Recommended key updates to system software based on performance data, user feedback and integrated software enhancements.
- Assessed technical architecture and framework and designed business applications to exceed expectations.
Developer 2
Menards
Eau Claire, MI
03.2017 - 11.2018
- Updated existing RESTful APIs and corresponding documentation to suit changing requirements.
- Implemented and tested enhancement feature requests to improve product functionality and extend performance.
- Collaborated with agile development team to test, develop and maintain web and desktop-based software applications.
- Introduced automation tools to reduce redundancy and enhance workflow.
Developer 1
Menards
Eau Claire, WI
03.2016 - 02.2017
- Coordinated with project managers across multiple initiatives to align development timelines, plan testing and work with client representatives.
- Identified issues in software processes and implemented optimization techniques resulting in productivity increase.
- Created proof-of-concept prototype applications for demonstration and evaluation purposes.
- Modified existing software systems to enhance performance and add new features.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Mathematics And Computer Science
UW-Stout
Menomonie, WI5 2016
Skills
- Java development
- Spring Framework
- Claude Code
- API design
- MySQL
- AWS platform
- RESTful services
- Scrum framework
- Design and development
- Full-stack development
- Unit testing
- Angular
Timeline
Software Development Engineer
Solventum
02.2024 - Current
Software Engineer
Menards
12.2018 - 02.2023
Developer 2
Menards
03.2017 - 11.2018
Developer 1
Menards
03.2016 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Science - Applied Mathematics And Computer Science
UW-Stout