Jake Mertz

I'm

About

Full Stack Developer

I am a full stack web developer, with a passion for improving existing technologies and creating new applications to improve our world.

During my time at Drexel University, I gained experience in marketing, promotion, business operations, music production, and event production. All of these experiences were made better or worse by the technology that supported them, from the software for mixing consoles and digital audio workstations to the apps that drove event production and artist management. I realized I had an interest in how the code worked, an aptitude for understanding it, and a desire to make it better.

At Learning Fuze, I committed the time and hard work required to develop the skills to be a developer. I enjoyed learning about CSS, HTML, JavaScript, jQuery, and more, and after 14 weeks of accelerated rigorous coursework, I am excited to apply what I have learned and begin a career in development.

Technical Skills

Strong
JavaScript (ES5/ES6)
React.js
Node.js
PostgreSQL
HTML5
CSS3
Bootstrap 4
Express
RESTful APIs (Ajax/Fetch)
jQuery
Flexbox
Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
Tools
Git
GitHub
Agile Methodology
VS Code
HTTPie
Postman
Figma
Meistertask
DB Designer
npm
AWS
Ubuntu
NGINX
Chrome/React Dev Tools
Webpack
Babel
Experienced
UX/UI design
Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Accessibility

Professional Experience

Independent Contractor - Developer

April - June 2021

Elegant Seagulls

  • Anderson Bros & Movable Ink Contracts
  • Converted comp from Photoshop into responsive semantic markup for the web
  • Built reusable and scalable components to complete five web pages using HTML, CSS, and React
  • Worked within code standards provided by Elegant Seagulls including AA ADA compliance

Managerial Operations Assistant

2016 - 2017

Rambling Dodger, Philadelphia, PA

  • Supported correspondence, event planning, booking, and touring operations for multiple artist platforms
  • Developed and implemented digital media & marketing plans
  • Edited contracts for accurate language
  • Contributed to organization and efficiency of background operations

Education

Accelerated Web Development Program

2020

LearningFuze

800+ hours of programming in a real-world environment with mentorship from senior developers

Bachelor of Science in the Music Industry

2012 - 2016

Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA

Portfolio

Contact

Location:

Philadelphia, PA

Call:

267 222 0861