Intro

Eric Jakobsen resting during a hike on Mt Lemmon in Southern Arizona

Nothing brings me greater joy than finding innovative and reliable solutions to complex problems. I love that software engineering asks each of us to show up each day and unlock a new piece of the puzzle.

Prior to web development I ran my own successful ecommerce brand for over a decade. During that time I learned communication is important above all - with both team members and customers. Communicating more effectively required me to dig deeper into the technologies we used which began my passion for software engineering.

I love every aspect of software engineering: design, development, collaboration, innovative problem-solving…even troubleshooting! Feel free to see what I like to build by checking out my work or GitHub profile.

When I am not coding you can find me tending to my plants, engrossed in a novel, or hiking the beautiful mountains of Southern Arizona.

Thanks for stopping by! Please feel free to send me a message here or on socials if you would like to connect further.

Work

UPPscape App

UPPscape is a web app that provides all the tools a plantscaping company needs to keep track of their accounts, plants, and service. App is fully functional in its current state with a planned launch of Summer 2023 with additional features!

Keep Up!

Keep Up! is a an appointment tracker app for those with memory issues. It helps you keep up with appointments by keeping track of them so you do not have to!

Virtual Museum Visit

Experience a virtual visit to the Art Institute of Chicago! This web app utilizes multiple API's to provide a rich and detailed museum experience.

Ocean Plastic Bot

Ocean Plastic Bot is a Twitter bot that retweets #oceanplastic tweets to bring greater attention to this issue.

Vegan Checker

Input the UPC code from a food product to see its full ingredients and whether any of them are non-vegan. Developed for a Vegan Meetup group.

Full-Stack Software Engineer A Valuable New Addition to Your Team Seveal engineers seated around a desk viewed from above.

When working on a team my goal is to take ownership of the components given to me, make sure they function well with all other components, and ensure they serve both the project purpose and the organization's overarching mission. I thrive in team environments where I get to learn, grow, teach, share, and collaborate to collectively bring a vision to life.

My Dev Philosophy
Front-End

I aim for beautiful, clean, and engaging design
paired with simple, intuitive UX.

Back-End

I strive for back-end code that is
simple and easy to read.

Collaboration

I emphasize clear communication
where all parties are heard and respected.

Technologies I use:
  • React
  • Node
  • Express
  • MongoDB
  • Git
  • GitHub
  • JavaScript
  • CSS
  • HTML
Think I would be a good fit for your team? Get in touch today!
Websites, Apps, + Upgrades Digital Solutions for Business of All Sizes Two people high-fiving in an office.

I am passionate about helping businesses grow by meeting and exceeding their digital needs.

I build beautiful websites and applications that: Help customers easily fall in love with you and your business. Optimize SEO and other functions to rank higher in Google search results. Provide easy functionality to ensure you don't miss out on sales/bookings. Look beautiful and professional on a wide range of devices.
I provide a range of options
to help you meet your needs:
  • Website Design
  • Website Development
  • UX Design
  • UI Design
  • Mobile Applications
  • Twitter Bots
  • E-commerce Stores
  • Content Writing
  • SEO Optimization
  • Responsive Design
  • Web Applications
  • Mobile Sites
My simple 4-Step Process: Step 1: Consultation

It all starts with a conversation where I get to hear your vision and we talk through how to best make it a reality.

Step 2: Proposal

In quick order I will provide you a detailed proposal with a plan of action that addresses the points covered in our initial consultation.

Step 3: Creation

I send weekly updates to ensure you are up-to-speed about your project's progress.

Step 4: Launch

Your site goes live and we celebrate your success!

Excited to learn more about how I can help you grow your business? Get in touch today!
Contract/
Freelance Short Term, Big Contributions Several engineers looking at the same computer screen.

Are you working on a shorter term project that has development needs? Do you want to bring on an extra dev to super-charge your output on an existing project? If the circumstances are right then I am happy to dive in and do all I can to help you hit those goals!

I can contribute on a range of fronts:
  • Website Design
  • Website Development
  • UX Design
  • UI Design
  • Mobile Applications
  • E-commerce Stores
  • Twitter Bots
  • Content Writing
  • SEO Optimization
  • Responsive Design
  • Accessibility Compliance
  • Web Applications
  • Mobile Sites
  • Discord Bots
Want to connect and see if I would be a good fit for your project? Get in touch today!
Open Source Contributions Working together to build...
what the world needs. A home environment with laptop showing Zoom chat with several participants and a mug near the computer.

To say I love the open source community is an understatement. It is truly one of the most generous and supportive I have encountered. I am always happy to learn about new open source projects and contribute value where I can.

Are you working on an open source project you think could use my skills? Get in touch today!

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