About Jacob

Career Objective

To obtain a suitable software development role where I can grow as a Software Engineer.

Projects

Applying Blockchain to Energy Delivery Systems

Providing immutable performance data to users and maintaining authenticity of sources, control commands, and data in energy operations.

As a Project Manager, I have worked on developing and writing the project plan, software specification, design plans, and test plans. I productively contribute to a Node backend application and integration of Hyperledger Fabric with the backend application. I also facilitate weekly virtual standups, organize client meetings, and create and delegate issues respective to team members’ roles

MazeLike

Multiplayer video game played in a browser.

As a team developer, I took on tasks and implemented them to the best of my ability at the time.

I gained knowledge in Node.js development and Asynchronous programming.

Experience

Software Apprentice, Source Allies

May 2019 - August 2019

As a Software Apprentice, I collaborated with software consultants and clients to produce a mobile application using React-native, Redux, and Java Spring Boot. I effectively used pair programming to develop and test solutions for user stories.

Programming Intern, IMT Computer Services

May 2018 - April 2019

As a Programming Intern, I utilized test-driven development to produce highly modularized, flexible, and extensible, code. I also redesigned the frontend of the company dashboard to improve customer experience, update APIs, and to make way towards a consistent user interface among products.

Teaching Assistant, Iowa State University

August 2018 - December 2018

As a Teaching Assistant for Computer Science 106, I adivsed students on the fundamentals of web development and using a comprehensive development life cycle. I also accuractely graded assignments and provided detailed feedback based on assesment criteria.

CS Student Systems Support, Iowa State University

January 2018 - May 2018

As a CS Student Systems Support Worker I created and responded to support cases, submitted by faculty and staff, whom experienced hardware or software issues. I also provided proactive communication which increased customer satisfaction and understanding.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering, Iowa State University

August 2016 - May 2020

  • Cumulative GPA: 3.09
  • Multicultural Vision Program Scholar
  • Muscogee Creek Nation Undergraduate Scholar

Development

  • Python
  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • Java
  • C/C++
  • UNIX

Contact me

jacobpauldawson@gmail.com LinkedIn