I am a full-stack web developer and lifelong learner, with experience focused primarily on frontend development using Next.js and Phoenix LiveView. I also possess backend experience using Elixir and Python with a Postgres database. I am passionate about learning and growing as a developer, and over the past year have become proficient in Elixir and Phoenix LiveView, which has given me a new perspective on functional programming. I strive to keep up with the AI boom to increase my programming efficiency.

Jacob Liberty

I am a full-stack web developer and lifelong learner, with experience focused primarily on frontend development using Next.js and Phoenix LiveView. I also possess backend experience using Elixir and Python with a Postgres database. I am passionate about learning and growing as a developer, and over the past year have become proficient in Elixir and Phoenix LiveView, which has given me a new perspective on functional programming. I strive to keep up with the AI boom to increase my programming efficiency.

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I am a full-stack web developer and lifelong learner, with experience focused primarily on frontend development using Next.js and Phoenix LiveView. I also possess backend experience using Elixir and Python with a Postgres database. I am passionate about learning and growing as a developer, and over the past year have become proficient in Elixir and Phoenix LiveView, which has given me a new perspective on functional programming. I strive to keep up with the AI boom to increase my programming efficiency.

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Work Experience

Software Engineer at Return Bear
January 1, 2022 - Present
Developed complex and efficient applications to enable retail returns and item processing from consumer initiation to product restocking. Created a warehousing application to process returns that improved efficiency and observability, increasing productivity by over 50%. Gained full stack experience with Next.js, Typescript, GraphQL, Python, and Django. Developed a performant and efficient Elixir Phoenix LiveView application replacing existing apps by consolidating functionality while minimizing complexity.
Learning Assistant at Trilogy Education
December 31, 2023 - August 29, 2025
Assisted students in development courses through full-stack JavaScript course content by teaching coding tips, strategies, and new technologies. Communicated with students to teach key concepts and reinforce their knowledge, which improved their JavaScript coding ability. Collaborated with a team of experienced instructors and developers to improve communication, coding knowledge, and student experience.
Computer Network Technician at You.i TV
December 31, 2020 - August 29, 2025
Assisted the Information Technology team with various tasks around the office, including asset tracking and inventory management. Worked with Mobile Device Management systems and updated software automatically using scripting.

Education

Certificate at Carleton University
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Course Credits toward Bachelor of Engineering (Systems / Software) at Carleton University
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021

Qualifications

Full Stack Web Development Certificate
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022

Industry Experience

Education, Retail, Software & Internet

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