Hi, I'm Jesse.
My focus is on finding creative solutions and human-centered approaches to creating memorable and enriching experiences for users of technology. I enjoy building intuitive user interfaces that interact seemlessly with server side operations. With a background in outdoor education and documentary filmmaking, I possess strong communication and leadership skills. An adventurer at heart, I am always scanning the horizon for my next inspiration.
Technical Skills
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Featured Projects
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Haircutz - a 2D multiplayer tower defense game
Outdoor Equipment Inc. - REI Ecommerce site clone
River Coach - PWA for connecting with whitewater paddlers
Sudoku Solver - a web app that can solve most expert level sudokus
Education & Experience
Software Engineer II - Carbon Direct, Seattle, WA
September 2022 - Present
- Building an end-to-end carbon management platform for companies to measure their carbon footprint, reduce their emissions, and buy high-quality carbon credits
- Working across the stack: TypeScript, Next.js, React, Nest.js, Sequelize, AWS
- Promoted from Software Engineer I within four months of hire
Consultant, Full stack Development - Avanade Inc., Seattle, WA
May 2021 - August 2022
- Developed custom technical solutions for clients across the Microsoft ecosystem
- Promoteded from Sr. Analyst within one year of hire
- Obtained Azure-900 Certification
- Volunteer social planner and intern instructor
Teaching Fellow - Fullstack Academy, Remote (New York, NY)
January 2021 - May 2021
- Mentored, taught, and debugged JavaScript with over 50 students
- Assisted student projects as a technical advisor and project manager
- Performed weekly code reviews with students and lead weekly technical interview white-boarding problems
- Interviewed prospective students for program admission
Student - Fullstack Academy, Remote (New York, NY)
Full-time Web Development Immersive Program Certificate
August - December 2020
- Learned core technologies of React, Redux, Express, Sequelize, and PostgreSQL in 17-week top-rated program
- Developed three original full stack applications in final 6 weeks in a simulated project team work environment
- Cultivated a growth mindset and ability to learn new technologies quickly and thoroughly
Program Coordinator - Outdoors For All Foundation, Seattle, WA
January 2019 - July 2020
- Managed skiing, climbing, kayaking, cycling, and camping programs for people with disabilities
- Oversaw a 216% growth in participation and revenue in Saturday Night Ski Program
Wilderness Instructor - Voyageur Outward Bound School, Ely, MN; Redford, TX
January 2014 - July 2017
- Led up to 72-day wilderness expeditions, teaching lessons emphasizing leadership and communication
- Created spaces of compassion, empathy, and support
Producer/Director - Ty's List, Evanston, IL
September 2011 - December 2016
- Co-Director/Producer of award-winning feature-length documentary film, “Ty's List"
Student - Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
B.S. Radio,Television, and Film; Philosophy
September 2009 - December 2013
- Earned a double major Bachelor of Science degree from a top-ten university
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