I am a software developer and data-minded engineer blending research-grade analytics with production-ready web applications. My work at CRAFTS Lab and Banana Service spans building scalable data tools, interactive analytics, and modern front-end experiences, always aiming for reproducibility and maintainability. I’m passionate about turning complex data into accessible software and collaborating across disciplines to deliver impactful solutions.

Jesse A. S. Fraser

I am a software developer and data-minded engineer blending research-grade analytics with production-ready web applications. My work at CRAFTS Lab and Banana Service spans building scalable data tools, interactive analytics, and modern front-end experiences, always aiming for reproducibility and maintainability. I’m passionate about turning complex data into accessible software and collaborating across disciplines to deliver impactful solutions.

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I am a software developer and data-minded engineer blending research-grade analytics with production-ready web applications. My work at CRAFTS Lab and Banana Service spans building scalable data tools, interactive analytics, and modern front-end experiences, always aiming for reproducibility and maintainability. I’m passionate about turning complex data into accessible software and collaborating across disciplines to deliver impactful solutions.

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Work Experience

Software Developer at CRAFTS Lab, Trent University
January 1, 2024 - October 28, 2025
Architected research-grade software in Python, C/C++, R (Shiny), and Cython; built a mass-spectrometry database exploration tool (Flask + MongoDB) with interactive analytics; designed a forensic handwriting analysis pipeline leveraging CNNs and GPU acceleration; developed a hate-speech detection platform using transformer embeddings and ensemble ML models; implemented cross-language interoperability layers linking Python backends and R modules; applied Parquet-based I/O and GPU-accelerated computing for multi-terabyte datasets; deployed models via Flask/Django interfaces with containerized CI/CD.
Full Stack Web Developer at Banana Service
January 1, 2025 - October 28, 2025
Architected and deployed production-grade web ecosystem (public site + CRM + inventory + accounting) using TypeScript, React, Node.js, and MongoDB; engineered SOA microservices and RESTful APIs enabling multi-domain data synchronization; implemented JWT/RBAC authentication, indexing, and caching to achieve sub-100 ms latency; developed mobile-first UI with React Router, hooks, and context-based state management; automated builds and deployments via GitHub Actions CI/CD; refactored legacy workflows into modern microservices to reduce technical debt.
IT Systems Administrator at Emmanuel United Church
January 1, 2025 - October 28, 2025
Designed and deployed the church’s complete IT infrastructure, including network layout, storage systems, and workstation provisioning; built a dual-network VLAN environment with secure routing and access control; implemented NAS-based centralized backup; set up and maintained hardware, software, and peripherals; managed livestreaming/AV using OBS Studio and networked equipment; provided ongoing IT support and training.
Teaching Assistant at Trent University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Led seminars, proctored exams, graded assessments, and provided office hours for undergraduate mathematics courses.
Teaching Assistant at Trent University
January 1, 2023 - October 28, 2025
Supported mathematics courses through seminars, exam administration, grading, and student assistance.
Research Assistant at Trent University
August 31, 2022 - August 31, 2022
Developed a modified SEIQR model to predict the development of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic; implemented simulations in Python and R; summarized and presented results with R Quarto and LaTeX Beamer.
Research Assistant at Royal Military College of Canada (R.M.C.)
August 31, 2018 - August 31, 2018
Summer 2018: Implemented queueing models in MAPLE and R; conducted experimental research on military PPE, developing SOPs.
Research Assistant at Royal Military College of Canada (R.M.C.)
August 31, 2021 - August 31, 2021
Summer 2021: Continued queueing analyses and experimental designs related to PPE research.
NSERC USRA Student Researcher at Trent University
August 31, 2019 - August 31, 2019
Conducted independent research involving cones and their application to fixed-point theorems in ODE theory; co-authored a conference presentation at the Applied Mathematics, Modelling, and Computational Science conference (U of Waterloo).

Education

M.Sc. Applied Modeling and Quantitative Methods: Big Data Analytics at Trent University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
B.Sc.H. Mathematics at Trent University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate
January 1, 2025 - October 28, 2025
AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials
January 1, 2025 - October 28, 2025
Machine Learning Specialization
January 1, 2025 - October 28, 2025
Nand2Tetris: From the NAND Gate to a Computer
January 1, 2025 - October 28, 2025
IBM IT Support and Networking Fundamentals
January 1, 2025 - October 28, 2025
Meta Front-End Developer Specialization
January 1, 2025 - October 28, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Education, Government, Professional Services

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