Jakub Lech
About Jakub Lech
Jakub Lech is a Full Stack Developer at Arup in Bristol, United Kingdom, with extensive experience in software development, engineering, and mentoring.
Professional Title and Current Role
Jakub Lech is a Full Stack Developer currently working at Arup since 2019. He operates out of Bristol, United Kingdom. His role includes leading the integration of a platform with CAD using Express and .NET through the CefSharp library, as well as delivering a responsive Vue web tool using Postgres, Vuetify, and pure CSS.
Previous Work Experience
Jakub Lech has accrued a diverse range of experiences in his career. Before his current role at Arup, he worked at Northcoders as a Trainee Software Developer in 2019 for 3 months in Leeds, United Kingdom. He also held roles at Arup as a Rail Engineer from 2017, and as a Graduate Rail Engineer from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, Jakub completed placements at Lotus F1 Team in 2014, and at DCA Design International in 2013. He served as a Student Ambassador at The University of Edinburgh from 2013 to 2015.
Educational Background
Jakub Lech studied at The University of Edinburgh, earning a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Mechanical Engineering. His studies spanned from 2010 to 2015, providing him with a strong foundation in engineering principles and practices.
Technical Contributions
Jakub Lech has made several significant technical contributions during his career. He developed a responsive Vue web tool using Postgres and Vuetify, designed an 8-week Python course for non-technical users, and was actively involved in web accessibility discussions focusing on WCAG, ARIA, and semantic design. Jakub's work also includes mentoring team members, promoting unit and end-to-end testing using Jest, Testing Library, Cypress, Mocha, and Chai, and developing project-specific Git hooks.
Skills in Agile Methodologies
Jakub Lech has vast experience working with Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban. He has led retrospectives and stand-ups to enhance team communication and improvement actions. His proactive training in UI/UX and accessibility, along with his collaboration with UI/UX designers, highlights his comprehensive approach to software development.