Jake Mittleman
About Jake Mittleman
Jake Mittleman is a software engineer with a diverse background in animation and computer science. He has held various roles in software engineering and education, contributing to projects that enhance diversity and performing data analytics.
Work at Aquent
Jake Mittleman has been employed at Aquent since 2022, currently holding the position of Software Engineer. Prior to this role, he worked as an Associate Software Engineer at Aquent from 2021 to 2022. In both positions, he has contributed to various software engineering projects and initiatives. His responsibilities include writing and fixing automated end-to-end tests using Ruby and Selenium Web Driver, as well as assisting with design reviews for wire-frames and UI mock-ups. He is also involved in the interviewing process for prospective engineering applicants.
Education and Expertise
Jake Mittleman studied at Khoury College of Computer Sciences, where he earned a Master of Science in Computer Science from 2018 to 2021. He also holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation from the Savannah College of Art and Design, completed from 2009 to 2012. Additionally, he attended Sheridan College for one year in 2008 to 2009 and studied at the University of Massachusetts Boston for 11 months in 2018, achieving a non-degree. His expertise includes software engineering, data analytics using Postgres and Google Analytics, and contributions to diversity initiatives in technology.
Background in Software Engineering
Jake Mittleman has a diverse background in software engineering and animation. He began his career as an Animator at 360KID from 2011 to 2012 and later worked as Animator II at Softway Solutions, Inc from 2013 to 2017. He also gained experience as a Software Engineering Co-op at Cogito Corp in 2020 and served as a Teaching Assistant at Khoury College of Computer Sciences in 2019. His roles have allowed him to develop skills in both technical and creative fields.
Contributions and Projects
Jake Mittleman has made notable contributions to software development, including work on a Diversity+ feature in Angular and Java aimed at enhancing diverse recruiting efforts. His technical skills extend to performing data analytics and writing automated tests, which support the quality assurance of software products. He actively participates in design reviews, providing insights on wire-frames and UI mock-ups, ensuring that user experience is prioritized in development.