Software Developer
Jacob Tabor
Originally from Cooperstown, New York, I began my journey into software engineering on a different route than most. For nearly a decade I followed in the footsteps of my great-grandfathers and built a career as a professional blacksmith — shaping metal and solving design challenges with traditional craftsmanship and modern fabrication techniques.
That same drive to create led me to software engineering through App Academy, an intensive coding bootcamp with a 5% acceptance rate. Over 16 weeks and 1,000+ hours of pair programming, I built a strong foundation in full-stack development, data management, and collaborative engineering workflows.
Today I work as a contract developer building production applications — from full-stack websites with integrated CMS platforms to internal analytics tools and database infrastructure. I bring the same precision and problem-solving mindset from the forge to every line of code.
Services
Web Development
Full-stack web applications built with modern frameworks like React, Next.js, and Node.js. From landing pages to complex platforms, delivered with clean code and responsive design.
Consulting
Technical strategy and architecture guidance to help you make informed decisions. Code reviews, stack evaluations, and hands-on problem solving.
Codebase Documentation
Clear, maintainable documentation for your existing codebase. API references, onboarding guides, and architectural overviews that help your team move faster.
Custom API Tooling
Purpose-built API integrations, developer tools, and automation workflows tailored to your infrastructure and business needs.
Projects
Neo Network Development Inc.
Fullstack Developer · 2024 - PresentArchitected and developed a full-stack website with an integrated CMS to help promote affordable broadband programs in underserved communities.
- Built blog management, media library with engagement tracking, and automated contact form workflows
- Configured secure Vercel deployments across production and development environments
- Owned the full revision cycle, incorporating weekly stakeholder feedback
Regulatory Solutions Inc.
Backend Developer · 2024 - PresentBuilt internal tooling and led infrastructure initiatives for an API-driven regulatory platform.
- Built an analytics platform tracking API performance, customer behavior, and error patterns
- Planned and integrated MongoDB as a stateless database solution alongside the lead developer
- Led a production database migration with geospatial extensions to a self-hosted Proxmox environment
DataAnnotation
Software Engineer · 2024 - 2026Evaluated and enhanced AI chatbot coding capabilities using Python and JavaScript, designing prompts to improve comprehension and code generation accuracy.