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- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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I am a software engineer who thrives on building backend-focused web apps. With expertise in Python, I focus on the Django and Flask frameworks, expertly selecting the tech stack that best suits the project at hand. A longtime GNU/Linux user, the command line is my habitat, and I have a passion for quirky CLI apps.
Having recently transitioned from a career as a linguist, my background in language and the humanities deeply informs my approach to tech and the people who use it,including the importance of face-to-face collaboration. Please check out my Github or portfolio for samples of my work!
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Alcove Ridge Web Engineers- React, NextJS, TypeScript & ShadCN Experience+
The main goal for the project is to help with front end and back end software development, improve the user experience and user interface of the Alcove Ridge Consulting LLC website, as well as to help with integrations of third party data sources and partnering tech enabled platforms. Developers will have 2x week check-in meetings and sprints assigned to them from an experienced and senior scrum master.

Smart Contact Manager & AI Assistant
Quantrux Holdings Inc. aims to revolutionize professional networking and productivity with the development of a Smart Contact Manager & AI Assistant. The project involves creating an application that allows users to scan business cards and extract contact details using Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology. The app will efficiently manage contacts and leverage artificial intelligence for smart search, scheduling, and communication. It will be accessible on both mobile and web platforms, ensuring seamless integration with Google services such as Gmail, Calendar, and Meet. The application will offer subscription-based features designed to enhance the user's professional networking capabilities. The project provides an opportunity for learners to apply their knowledge of OCR, AI, and app development in a practical setting, focusing on creating a user-friendly interface and robust backend system.
Personal projects
Private Facts
October 2024 - Current
https://private-facts.readthedocs.io/en/latest/index.htmlPython client for Tahoe-LAFS to securely store and retrieve personal data
Gfetch
August 2024 - Current
https://github.com/jwjacobson/gfetch_webGfetch - A Gmail backup app!
Features:
- Download emails via Gmail API
- Flask backend, Redis caching, Tailwind styling
- Google Cloud Platform integration
- Testing with pytest
Summarize
March 2024 - Current
https://pypi.org/project/summarize-gutenberg/Generate abstractive summaries of Project Gutenberg texts!
Features:
- Summarization using Google Pegasus LLM
- Beautiful CLI with Typer
- TinyDB database
- Full test coverage with pytest
- Packaged on PyPi
Jazztunes
January 2024 - Current
https://jazztunes.orgA jazz repertoire management app!
Features:
- Django backend, htmx frontend
- PostgreSQL database
- Customized Bootstrap styling
- Manipulable tables with Datatables
- CI/CD via Github Actions
- 95% test coverage with pytest
- Deployed to the web via Heroku