jacob-knaack-resume-2108.md

Jacob Knaack

Seattle Wa, | 206-850-3988 | jacobknck@gmail.com

github.com/JacobKnaack | linkedin.com/in/jacobknaack | jacobknaack.me

Full stack JavaScript Developer with a passion for design and a background in technical writing, psychology, and linguistics. My goal is to use my knowledge of human Psychology and Programming to build interactive web applications that are interesting to look at, easy to use, and serve a core purpose.

Skills and Education

HTML, CSS, NodeJS, ReactJs, AngularJS, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Python, JavaScript, Java, SQL, NoSQL

Code Fellows

Certificate in Advanced Full-Stack JavaScript Development September 2016 | Seattle WA

University of Washington

Certificate in Technical Communication June 2015 | Seattle WA

University of Washington

Bachelors of Arts in Psychology, Focus on Linguistics GPA: 3.5 August 2008 - December 2012 | Seattle WA

Experience

Restack LLC

Co-founder | Developer

Seattle WA, May 2017 - present

• Building mobile and web applications as a part of a small software development agency.
• Specializing in full-stack engineering and DevOps.

BluOrbit Inc.

Intern | Front End Developer

Seattle WA, January 2017 - May 2017

• Working with small development team in planning, designing, and programming front end client for BluOrbit platform.
• Building components with ReactJS / Redux and leveraging Material UI Front End Framework.

Code Fellows

Teaching Assistant | Tutor

Seattle WA, November 2016 - present

• Provide troubleshooting support for students learning basic to advanced development practices.
• Debugging lots of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Assisting working professionals build web applications and make a transistion to the tech industry.

Projects

sickflicks.review

January 2018

• Movie review platform for uploading and reading review.
• Front end client built with React and Redux
• Backend built with NodeJs, Express and Mongo.

Frequenspeed

March 2017

• VR racing game built with AframeJS framework
• Runs in the browser and can stream through any VR Headset.
• Uses open source vocal frequency algorithm to determine player speed.

Mileage Log

January 2017

• Mileage tracking application that tracks and saves trips.
• Uses HTML geaolation and google maps api to provide map data.
• Designed for mobile and small screens

Shooter's Log

November 2016

• Full Stack paperless solution for recording and tracking competitive shooting data.
• Features score tracking and bullet composition data uploaded to a database.