Jake Hooper

Jake Hooper

Full Stack Developer

Software engineer focused on building clear, maintainable systems and thoughtful user experiences.

React
Next.js
TypeScript
.NET Core / C#
REST APIs

About Me

I'm a full stack web developer with 10+ years of experience building and maintaining production web applications. Strong background in backend systems and APIs, with a recent focus on modern frontend development using React, Next.js, and TypeScript.

Experienced in modernizing legacy systems, designing reusable UI components, and integrating frontend applications with RESTful services. Seeking a frontend-leaning or full-stack role on a team, building modern web products.

Frontend Development

Building responsive and accessible web applications with modern frameworks.

Backend Development

Designing scalable APIs and server-side applications.

UI/UX Design

Creating intuitive and beautiful user interfaces.

Experience

Full Stack Developer

Self-Employed

Sep 2013 - Present

  • Designed and maintained full-stack web applications integrating React and Next.js frontends with RESTful APIs.

  • Built modern UI components using TypeScript, reusable component patterns, and form validation logic.

  • Refactored legacy PHP and Python systems into .NET Core–based APIs consumed by modern JavaScript frontends.

  • Developed and maintained a vacation rental marketing SaaS platform supporting business-critical workflows.

  • Migrated legacy scripts into a Blazor-based and API-driven toolset, improving maintainability and observability.

  • Implemented real-time features using SignalR for live auction and event-driven systems.

  • Deployed and hosted applications on AWS, using Docker for local development and CI workflows. Built modern React and Next.js applications using TypeScript, API routes, and server/client components.

React
Next.js
TypeScript
REST APIs
.NET Core
Blazor
SaaS
AWS
Docker
CI/CD
Legacy System Migration

Full Stack Developer

Harris Corporation

Feb 2013 - Sep 2013

  • Maintained and enhanced large-scale enterprise web applications supporting Department of Defense medical and readiness systems.

  • Worked with C# and ASP.NET while supporting phased migration from legacy Classic ASP codebases.

  • Improved system reliability by detecting and surfacing integration failures from external military personnel services.

  • Played a key role in adapting applications for Navy workflows, consolidating Army, Air Force, and Navy systems into a unified platform.

C#
ASP.NET
Enterprise
Legacy System Migration
System Integration
Reliability Engineering
Government Systems
Department of Defense
Large-Scale Applications

Full Stack Developer

Self-Employed

Sep 2011 - Feb 2013

  • Built custom inventory management systems using PHP, MySQL, jQuery, and JavaScript.

  • Developed CMS-driven websites and e-commerce solutions for small businesses.

  • Created training materials and recorded instructional videos enabling non-technical users to manage content independently.

PHP
MySQL
JavaScript
jQuery
Inventory Management Systems
CMS Development
E-commerce
Technical Documentation
User Training

Full Stack Developer

Baytek International

Jun 2007 - Sep 2011

  • Developed enterprise-scale laboratory information systems for refinery sample tracking and reporting.

  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design data-driven workflows and reporting tools.

  • Mentored and onboarded new developers on internal APIs, tools, and best practices.

  • Redesigned the corporate website using ASP.NET and DotNetNuke as part of a formal internship program.

ASP.NET
C#
Enterprise
Laboratory Information Systems
Data-Driven Workflows
Reporting Systems
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Developer Mentorship

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