Jake Reck
Jake Reck - Software Engineer | AWS Solution Architect
Tennessee, United States
Projects
My Portfolio
This exact portfolio website is built with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, showcasing both frontend development and AWS cloud expertise. Hosted as a static site in an S3 bucket, it leverages AWS Lambda for visitor tracking, Route 53 for domain management, and CodePipeline for seamless CI/CD integration with GitHub.
Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AWS Lambda, Route 53, CodePipeline, CloudFront, IAM
Read MoreMondo Tactics (WIP)
Mondo Tactics is the brain-child of mine and my friends. We wanted to pay homage to the monster raising/battling games we loved growing up while putting a new creative twist on things. Built in Unity, the game is a 2D monster raising/battling game in a 3D environment with a unique twist on the genre. Players will be able to raise and battle monsters in a 2D world, with a focus on strategy and tactics.
Technologies: Unity, C#
This Project is PrivateExperience
Software Engineer
Freelance Jun 2021 - Current
- Developed web applications using React, TypeScript, and Next.js, tailored to client needs.
- Designed APIs and backend systems with Node.js and Express, integrating third-party services.
- Optimized performance and scalability, leveraging modern CI/CD pipelines for deployment.
- Collaborated with clients to gather requirements and provide end-to-end software solutions.
- Maintained and enhanced existing software systems, resolving bugs and adding new features.
User Research Associate - Tools and Infrastructure
Microsoft (Xbox Research) Feb 2019 - Jun 2021
- Developed internal tools using C#, Python, and web technologies to streamline researcher workflows.
- Automated and improved processes for the Xbox Research team, reducing manual workloads.
- Ran monthly surveys, managing end-to-end processes, including deployment and data analysis.
- Established development pipelines for internal tools, from coding to publishing.
- Trained team members on tools and processes, improving productivity and efficiency.
User Research Coordinator
Microsoft (Xbox Research) Nov 2018 - Feb 2019
- Supported qualitative and quantitative research studies, ensuring high-quality data collection through interviews, surveys, lab studies, telemetry, and dial testing.
- Maintained proficiency in research tools and processes while upholding confidentiality and privacy regulations for in-development projects.
- Assisted User Researchers by reviewing and testing surveys, recruiting and scheduling participants, and contributing to post-study activities such as quantitative coding and transcription.
Skills & Certifications
Cloud & DevOps
- AWS
- Git
- GitHub
- GitHub Actions
- CI/CD Pipelines
Languages
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- Python
- C#
- SQL
Web Technologies
- React
- Next.js
- Node.js
- Express
- HTML5 & CSS3