Hi, I’m Jake. 👋
I’m a senior software engineer and engineering leader with over a decade of experience building and shipping production systems with React, Ruby, Elixir, Python, and PostgreSQL in small, high-trust teams.
What I do
Engineering leadership
I work full time as a senior software engineer, helping teams ship cool things while growing their skills, judgment, and confidence.
Mentoring & teaching
Formally and informally, I jump at opportunities to help people grow. I teach bootcamps, mentor 1:1, and work with dozens of engineers at different stages of their careers.
Community
I organize the Maine JS Meetup, which has grown into an engaged, highly technical group helping strengthen the Maine tech scene.
Latest writing
Blog posts:
- Building a Pitchfork-Style Loading Skeleton - September 2, 2026
- Favorite TypeScript Learnings from TypeNotes - August 24, 2026
- The Power of One Test - August 20, 2026
TILs:
- Link to Local Package With npm link - September 2, 2026
- tsc watch script - September 1, 2026
- Read lpr Configuration - August 31, 2026