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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

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Mondo 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 Private

Experience

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

Certifications

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner