Hey I'm Jake Finlay 👋
Hamilton, ON
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I'm a software engineer who is just starting out in the industry. I have a passion for learning and experience in full stack development. I'm currently looking for co-op opportunities for this upcoming summer.
Technologies
Systems Engineer Intern
Superior Boiler Works and Welding Limited
- My first co-op position where I was responsible for providing IT support and maintaining IT infrastructure.
- Implemented IT support strategies to resolve user technical issues, utilizing M365 Exchange Servers and PowerShell scripts.
- Managed Active Directory accounts for a team of 100 employees and reduced account setup time through streamlined GPO management.
- Collaborated with my team to implement security protocols and improve system efficiency.
Warehouse Assistant
Stoney Creek Furniture
- A weekend job where I was responsible for fulfilling customer pick-ups, organizing furniture for delivery, and keeping the warehouse clean.
- Gained valuable experience working with my co-workers to deliver the best possible experience for customers picking up furniture from the warehouse.
- Became certified on a Class 2 Forklift (also known as an Orderpicker) to access furniture stored within the racks of the warehouse.
- Operated various compactors to control the waste created from opening products in the warehouse.
- Learned how to use Storis, the furniture inventory management system, in order to complete my assigned tasks while still maintaining inventory accuracy.
Full Stack Projects
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GitHub
Learning Projects
Front End Development Projects
Explore some of my recent front-end projects. In making these projects, I learned component-based architecture, state management, and responsive design techniques.
Quote Generator
Generates a random inspirational quote. Try out the Fortnite mode!Â
Back End Development Projects
Interact with some of my recent back-end projects and APIs. While making these projects, I learned package management, RESTful API design, and database integration.
URL Shortener
Its a URL shortner. My API route is long so it might make your URL longer (my bad).Â
Data Visualization Projects
Examine my data visualization projects. In making these projects, I learned d3.js and AJAX technologies.
Choropleth Map
A chorpleth map created from the percentages of adults who have a bachelor's degree or higher in the United States.Â
Legacy Web Design Projects
A collection of my initial web projects where I learned the basics of web design. Even through my initial projects are not very impressive, I keep them here to remeber how far I have come as a developer.
Legacy Portfolio
The OG portfolio. Press F to pay respects.Â