C#, .NET Core, SQL, Git, ASP.NET MVC, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Software Developer and Machinist.
Hello there, my name is Jake. After a rewarding decade-long career in manufacturing, I’ve decided to learn to code.
I’ve always enjoyed technology, as well as working with my hands, so CNC programming led me to C# programming.
TrueCoders — Advanced Technical Training
Aug 2021 - Feb 2022
TrueCoders is a project and lecture-based training program that aims to fill the growing need for data science and software development jobs in Alabama. Projects include multiple personal and group-oriented tasks that involve multiple programming languages throughout the program.
Over 500 hours of intensive, project-based training in programming languages and other technical skills, such as C#, .NET Core, SQL, Git, ASP.NET MVC, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
These skills were developed by building multiple C# and SQL projects.
C# and SQL Projects were tracked using Git and GitHub for source control.
TrueCoders Certificate
SoloLearn C# Certificate
SoloLearn SQL Certificate
My personal Github repository is linked at the top of this page, as well as below in Contact Information. Here I’ll showcase a few projects I’ve built, as well as give some insights to how the code works and I’ll link directly to the repo:
Phonebook Application
-A fully functional application that will take in user contact information, allow for CRUD operations, and save to/read from a .csv file. Also includes an API.
-Video Demo
KanyeREST API Application
-C# .Net Core Application where I use two different APIs to obtain quotes from Kanye West as JSON Objects, and quotes from Ron Swanson as JSON Arrays. The quotes are then used to simulate a conversation between the two.
-Video Demo
TheStoicRobot
-C# application using Twitter’s API and developer platform to automate tweeting out quotes from noteable Stoics set to a certain timeframe.
-@thestoicrobot
ASP.NET MVC Project -ASP.NET MVC Framework used to create a project that allows for CRUD operations to be used with a MySQL Database.
Taco Parser -C# .NET Core Application where I parse data from a csv file to reference Taco Bell Locations. That data is then used to calculate the distance between the two locations that are farthest apart.
-A & W Machine Shop, Birmingham Alabama— Lead Machinist
July 2010 - April 2022
I’ve spent over a decade working in machine shops. For the most part, I’ve worked as a lead machinist at A & W Machine, learning to operate every machine and piece of equipment available to me. This includes lathes (including Verticle Turret Lathes), milling machines, boring mills, threading machines, overhead cranes, etc. I am a certified forklift operator.
-Zorn Molds, Trafford Alabama — CNC Machinist
Septemeber 2020 - March 2021
I left there for a while while I was working on my degree to go learn about Computer Numeric Controlled machining. This is a high end, fast-paced process to make extremely precise parts using CAD/CAM and GCode, a programming language using numbers. I started to work at Zorn Molds, which I had worked part-time in the afternoon until they offered me a full-time position. I learned a lot at Zorn about making high-quality parts for molding machines. I also learned KANBAN systems, as well as some experience in woodworking and 3D printing.
-MetSouth, Hanceville Alabama — CNC Machinist
March 2021 - September 2021
From there I was offered an apprenticeship at MetrologySouth, a company that works in the automotive and aerospace industry. I got to learn about Computer-Aided Design and programming on multi-axis machines. I also got experience in welding and fabricating while I was there.
-Hexagon, Madison Alabama - ServiceNow Developer
April 2022 - Present
I finally got a job working as a developer on the ServiceNow platform. I use JavaScript as well as do sysadmin duties, Devops, and AWS for telephony services. I get to work with a very talented group of developers, and I’m very thankful for the opportunity.
If you would like to get in touch with me feel free to send an email to: jcrowe9119@gmail.com