Jake Piccini

Software Developer | Lincoln, NE Seattle, WA

Education & Skills

University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Jeffery S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management, Honors Program
Major: Computer Science
Minors: Business, Mathematics, LGBTQ/Sexuality Studies

Key Courses: Software Engineering I-IV, Data Structures & Algorithms, Systems Engineering, Programming Language Concepts, Machine Learning, Automata, Statistics & Data Analysis, Strategic Management, Business Law, Accounting, Economics, Marketing

Leadership: Spectrum UNL (President), oSTEM @ Nebraska (Treasurer)

Lincoln Southwest High School

Focus Program: The Career Acadmey – IT Programming Pathway

Speech Team: Informative & Persuasive Speaking
Theater: Props Master & Fly Crew

Languages

Technologies

Software

Xcode | JetBrains IDEs | Visual Studio | Eclipse | Adobe Illustrator & InDesign

Work Experience

Zillow Group

Software Development Engineer

Start Date: June 15, 2020
Team: iOS App Development

Microsoft

Design Studio Developer

Worked on a student team to optimize the Dynamics 365 user experience
Created a pipeline to transform billions of telemetry logs into actionable insights
Explored new technologies like Databricks, Apache Spark, and Azure Data Factory

Zillow Group

Software Development Engineer Intern

Developed and A/B tested an improved UX for school filters in the Zillow iOS app
Gained experience with enterprise app development and a wide variety of technologies
Product managed a hack week project that empowers LGBT homebuyers and renters

Gallup

Design Studio Developer

Worked on a student team to virtualize the Gallup Strengths Coaching experience
Utilized machine learning technologies to understand what questions are good to ask to people with varying Gallup Strengths

Mortech, a Zillow Group Business

Software Development Engineer Intern

Created and updated websites, dashboards, Lambdas, and APIs hosted in AWS
Completed two projects that streamline workflow for developers and facilities staff

Nelnet

IT Intern

Worked on a cross-disciplinary team to develop online software solutions for Nelnet’s tuition products
Implemented various time-saving improvements to the administrative system

LI-COR Biosciences

Software Engineer Intern

Developed programs to accelerate the assembly, shipping, and tracking of products
Learned Django and the Test-Driven Development model to implement in projects

LGBTQA+ Resource Center at UNL

Peer Mentor Program Coordinator

Trained student mentors in ways to communicate with and guide at-risk students
Paired students from marginalized populations with a peer mentor and proper resources
Coordinated retreats, socials, and events to ensure students stay engaged on campus

Projects

PyChat

A desktop chat room application that uses Mosquitto’s test server as a broker to send messages between two or more computers. Developed in Python with a Tkinter UI.

LGBTQA+ Resource Center Website

Refreshed entire site to increase usability and accessibility while using the University’s new framework and design language. Made with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript through Drupal.

Stable Productions Ranch Website

Created and currently maintaining a vibrant website for a non-profit that connects children, people with dissabilities, and veterans with opportunities to interact with exotic animals. The site has driven traffic and increased donations. Made with Squarespace.

Conferences & Affiliations

National Eagle Scout Association

2014 – Present
My Eagle Scout Project was constructing roosting boxes for owls being reabilitated at a local nature center.

Out for Undergrad Tech Conference

2017 | 2018
A conference for LGBTQA+ college students to connect with peers, mentors, and diverse employers in the technology field.

oSTEM National Conference

2017 | 2018 | 2019
An annual conference that works to build a more inclusive environment in STEM fields.

MBLGTACC

2018 | 2019 | 2020
The largest and longest-running conference for LGBTQA+ college students in the United States.