Jacob Biles

Colorado Springs, CO   ·  720-380-4872  ·  jacobbiles.personal@gmail.com  ·  LinkedIn


EDUCATION

Bachelor of Innovation Computer Science, GPA 3.5

University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, CO, Anticipated 2025

CERTIFICATIONS

Certificate of Excellence, Java Programming, 1/2/2022

Programming Hub – Google Developers Launchpad

Certificate of Excellence, Blockchain, 1/2/2022

Programming Hub – Google Developers Launchpad

Certificate of Excellence, C#, 1/10/2022

Programming Hub – Google Developers Launchpad

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Upcoming graduate with a strong academic background in computer science and hands-on training in full-stack (front-end and back-end) development. Collaborative, personable, and analytical. Writes clean, well-structured code. Skilled at updating and repairing legacy or damaged code. Adept in various programming languages, frameworks, and tools, complemented by a strong foundation in system architecture and database management. Creative and detail-oriented with advanced problem-solving skills. Excels in both team-oriented projects and individual coding tasks. Excited to learn new skills and expand my knowledge about software design and implementation.

ORGANIZATION INVOLVEMENT

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), 2023-2024

National Honors Society, 2024

PERSONAL PROJECTS

Student Account Python-SQL Database Connection: In progress project, where a student, admin, or teacher can connect to a database. Perform actions such as checking grades, entering test scores, or adding or removing accounts.

CLASS PROJECTS

POS C-Based System: Features buffer protection, input validation, and management options for secure and efficient point-of-sale operations.

RELEVANT COURSEWORK

Data Structures and Algorithms

Concepts of Programming Languages

Programming with Unix

Introduction to Software Engineering

Computer Organization and Assembly Language

HARD SKILLS

Software DesignJava
Agile DevelopmentC
TroubleshootingC++
System ArchitecturePython
MathematicsSQL
Git / GitHubUNIX
Relational databasingX86 Assembly
Software TestingJavaScript
Testing LibrariesCSS
Authentication and AuthorizationHTML

WORK EXPERIENCE

Kroger / King Soopers, Parker, CO                               10/2016 – 1/2020

Click List Clerk

  • Served as a fill-in manager responsible for leading a three-person night shift and ensuring closing procedures.
  • Leveraged experience in order management and fulfillment to develop a strong understanding of process optimization, directly transferable to software development cycles and Agile methodologies.
  • Trained new members, ensuring long-term success and knowledge retention.
  • Optimized order processing workflows to significantly reduce order placement times, enhancing efficiency and customer satisfaction.
  • Gained hands-on experience in point of sale (POS), system management, data collection, and operational analytics.

Soft Skills

InnovationCollaboration
OptimizationTeam Work
DocumentationFlexible Design
CommunicationPlanning
AdaptabilitySroblem-Solving
AnalyticsOrganization
Responsibility