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    • Hi, I'm Jenna

    Welcome to My Portfolio

    Software Engineer

    My Resume

    About Me

    • What I Build

      I build scalable software systems that prioritize performance, clarity, and reliability. My experience spans backend APIs, data-intensive applications, and full-stack development, with a particular interest in systems that handle complex data and real-world constraints.

    • How I Design

      I approach software design with a focus on strong architecture, thoughtful trade-offs, and long-term maintainability. Whether optimizing database queries, profiling performance bottlenecks, or designing clean API contracts, I aim to create systems that are both efficient and easy to evolve.

    • Why It Matters

      I’m motivated by building software that solves meaningful problems and supports real users. Outside of engineering, I enjoy painting, composing music, and spending time outdoors.

    Projects

    Lunar Lander Simulator

    A simulator designed to represent the landing of the Apollo 11 using real-world physics. This was the first project I designed and built myself in C++ while sticking to the best practices of encapsulated software design.

    • C++
    • Object Oriented

    Artillery Simulator

    An accurate artillery simulator for the M777 Howitzer. This was my first experience with the test-driven development process. Creating the requirements, writing the unit tests, and then writing the code to pass the tests was extremely helpful for finding and fixing bugs.

    • C++
    • Object Oriented
    • Test Driven

    Rewards App

    A mobile application for small businesses and their consumers that facilitates a digital loyalty program. This was the first full mobile app I ever built from start to finish. I learned so much about full-stack development and React Native.

    • React Native
    • Node
    • UI/UX Design

    Data Structures

    An in-depth study of data structures by implementing each one with the same efficiency as the C++ Standard Template Library. Completing this project gave me a much deeper understanding of pointers, allocators, and Spies.

    • C++
    • Test Driven

    Technologies

    My education and personal projects have gained me practical experience with many different programming languages, design tools, and other technologies:

    Languages

    Python
    C++/C
    C#
    Javascript

    Frontend

    React
    HTML/CSS
    Jasmine

    Backend & APIs

    REST APIs
    Node.js
    LangChain
    OpenAI API

    Data & Search

    PostgreSQL
    PostGIS
    Elasticsearch
    Apache Airflow

    Cloud & DevOps

    AWS
    Git
    GitHub Actions
    Containerized Deployment

    Education

    I hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Software Engineering with an emphasis in Software Design from Brigham Young University - Idaho. Here are some relevant courses I took during my time there:

      Spring 2022

      Algorithm Design
      Intro To Cybersecurity
      JavaScript Language
      Web Fundamentals
      Programming With Classes
      User Interface Eval & Design

      Fall 2022

      Modularization Design
      Programming With Data Structures
      Designing Data Structures
      Applied Programming
      Design Patterns

      Winter 2023

      C Language
      Encapsulation Design
      Senior Project Part A



      Spring 2023

      Database Design & Development
      Inheritance Design
      Architectural Design
      Senior Project Part B


      Fall 2023

      Software Development Methodologies
      Software Testing