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Jacob is an experienced full-stack developer with strong expertise in Java and Kotlin. He holds a bachelor's degree from NITH/Westerdals and a Master of Science from Kyungpook National University in South Korea, where he specialized in artificial intelligence. Additionally, he has published a research paper on training AI models in a blockchain within an edge network, and he has a particular interest in security. Throughout his career, Jacob has held roles as a full-stack developer, Team Lead, and Tech Lead in projects for entities such as the City of Oslo, the Research Council of Norway, and the Norwegian Tax Administration. At the Research Council of Norway, he gained in-depth knowledge of the entire development process, from planning and requirements specification to implementation and handover to the operations team. In his assignment at the Norwegian Tax Administration, Jacob served as a full- stack developer with responsibility as lead for the frontend developers, managing summer interns, and contributing actively to strategic decisions and direction for the project. As the security officer for the team, Jacob takes special responsibility for ensuring that the development work adheres to best practices in security. He is known for his positive attitude and ability to collaborate well with others, and he rarely misses an after-work event with the team. Jacob believes in the importance of a good working environment and places emphasis on fostering a positive atmosphere with everyone he works with.

Computer Science Engineering student with experience in web development, data-driven projects, and cross-cultural communication. Recognized for strong responsibility, teamwork, and bilingual communication through roles in Likelion, K-Campus Ambassador, and international competitions.

Agile Project Leader with over 5 years of experience.Analytical decision-maker, experienced leader, and tech-savvy professional with global, cross-industry experience and openness to international travel.

**Professional Summary** Senior software engineer and newly appointed engineering manager with over thirteen years of experience delivering production-grade software across frontend, backend, and embedded systems. I currently lead a team of five engineers at Qualia Labs, where I manage execution, mentor developers, guide architectural decisions, and drive improvements to quality and delivery. My background spans large-scale system modernization, microservice development, developer tooling, and IoT/robotics. I have led major transitions such as migrating a 500k-line MeteorJS codebase to TypeScript, GraphQL, and modern testing practices, and I have built real-time device communication systems, compilers for visual programming interfaces, and cloud services used by thousands of end users. As a former technical co-founder of FarmBot, I bring deep experience in early-stage product development, distributed systems, and cross-functional collaboration. I have managed engineering teams, onboarded and trained developers, and supported global customers across consumer hardware, SaaS, and enterprise domains. Comfortable working hands-on or in a leadership role, I combine strong technical breadth with practical engineering management experience. I am now exploring opportunities in Korea that value full-stack expertise, scalable system design, and thoughtful team leadership.

Software Engineer with experience in full-stack development, cloud infrastructure, and distributed systems. Skilled in Python, Java, Rust, and modern web frameworks, with hands-on experience at Oracle building AI-assisted tools and scalable microservices. Passionate about delivering efficient, secure, and innovative software solutions.

Technical Program Manager with 10+ years of experience driving complex HW/SW programs from inception to delivery across global, cross-functional teams. Proven track record of defining roadmaps, aligning stakeholders, and delivering 200+ products on time. Strong technical foundation in embedded systems and silicon-to-software integration combined with executive-level communication skills. Experienced leading programs across multiple time zones (APAC, EMEA) with 2+ years based in South Korea coordinating between global R&D and OEM customers. Core

Software developer with 8 years of experience. Internal development of game engines/tools at Ubisoft and development of trading systems and risk engines at Crédit Agricole and Société Générale. Expert in C# and advanced C++, experience in designing and implementing complex systems, such as world design tools for open-world games, risk analysis engines, and configuration language design.

I’m a growth-minded software engineer who transitioned from liberal arts to computer science, bringing adaptability and persistence into every challenge. In a startup, I led full-stack development and optimized cloud infrastructure for both reliability and cost, growing as both engineer and product maker. I'm passionate about open source contributions, as an ArgoProj Member actively contributing to multiple Argo projects and expanding my contributions to other projects including Grafana Loki and Datadog. I've also organized developer communities and mentored aspiring engineers, strengthening my communication and ability to drive impact across teams.

Staff-level engineer with 14+ years in backend architecture, high-load distributed systems, Java/Kotlin, and SRE practices.

Senior infrastructure engineer specializing in AWS, Terraform, Kubernetes, and enterprise-grade perimeter security. Proven track record driving large-scale cloud modernization, container orchestration, and automation initiatives for high-traffic, high-risk environments. Adept at hardening distributed systems, building zero-trust architectures, and operationalizing security controls at scale. Balances pragmatic engineering with rigorous risk mitigation—shipping solutions that are stable, observable, and defensible. Currently completing an M.S. in Cybersecurity at Georgia Tech, reinforcing hands-on expertise with advanced theory.