Jacob
Software engineer · Healthcare data integrations & API-driven automation
I'm a software engineer focused on healthcare data integrations, API-driven automation, and modern web tooling. I like turning messy data and workflows into predictable, reliable systems.
Most of my side projects revolve around creating and running websites, building small tools, and experimenting with ideas that simplify daily life or explore new technology.
Featured Projects
View allLapQuest
Hardware lap timer dashboard with a race screen, live stats, and run history. Built to pair with a Pico over Web Serial and save results to Supabase.
Vest First Responder
A dedicated information and contact site for the VEST First Responder training program, providing curriculum details, program structure, and an easy way for EMS, fire, and healthcare teams to request training.
Latest Writing
View blogLapQuest: Learning Hardware Through a Real Problem
Dec 29, 2025LapQuest is a small hardware–software project built to learn practical electronics by solving a real problem: tracking laps, timing, and basic race stats using a Raspberry Pi Pico, a break-beam sensor, and a physical start button.
Keeping Personal Websites Simple
Nov 29, 2025A simple personal website built with Next.js, Vercel, shadcn/ui, and AI-assisted coding is easier to ship, maintain, and evolve than overengineered alternatives.