Jake ChenNew York, NY

Bringing my culinary background's passion for creative planning and execution into developing inclusive and user-friendly web products and digital experiences.

Front-end engineer, UI/UX designer, passionate chef, and avid keyboard enthusiast.

Current Tools & Technologies

TypeScript
React
HTML
CSS
SASS
Redux
Docker
Vite
PSQL
Jest
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some of my latest work
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MHW StudioFreelancefront-end engineer, UX/UI Designer
April, 2024
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ISO PortalDragin.iofront-end engineer, UX/UI Designer
June, 2023
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Plaid IntegrationDragin.iofront-end engineer, UX/UI designer
March, 2023
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DnDDragin.iofront-end engineer, UX/UI designer
November, 2022
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VizWizFSA capstone projectfullstack engineer, UX/UI Designer
May, 2021

About

Inspired by my father, my culinary journey took flight in the restaurant kitchen during my teenage years. As I ventured through college, my path evolved into consulting for small restaurant owners, where I offered assistance in menu design, recipe development, and website creation using platforms like WordPress and Squarespace. This experience sparked a newfound passion for software engineering as I embraced the challenges and contraints of these quick website builder, fueling my desire to create from scratch. This led me to my current role as a Front-end Engineer at Dragin.io, where I focus on crafting modular and scalable solutions with a strong focus on enhancing user experience.

Beyond my desk, you'll most likely find me recreating recipes from restaurants I've visited or building keyboards to feed my obsession. Should you have any inquiries or simply wish to say hello, my inbox is open!

My Tech Stack

TypeScript
JavaScript
React
HTML
CSS
SASS
NodeJS
React Native
ExpressJS
GraphQL
PSQL
Git
Docker
Redux
Jest
Vite
Webpack
Figma
FramerMotion