Jake Mckenzie
About Jake Mckenzie
Jake McKenzie is a Software Development Engineer II with extensive experience in back-end development, particularly using React and Python. He has worked in various roles, including as a Graduate Research Assistant and a Senior Mathematics Tutor, and currently collaborates with healthcare professionals as a federal government contractor.
Current Role at ECS
Jake Mckenzie currently holds the position of Software Development Engineer II (SDE II) at ECS, a role he has occupied since 2019. In this capacity, he engages directly with customers, particularly healthcare professionals, to enhance software solutions tailored to their needs. His work involves collaboration with federal government contractors, specifically within the Army and Airforce, focusing on back-end development utilizing technologies such as React and Python.
Previous Experience at ECS
Jake Mckenzie previously worked at ECS in 2019 as a Software Development Engineer for a brief period of two months. This role provided him with initial exposure to software development within a professional environment, contributing to his skills and experience in the field.
Research and Academic Background
Jake Mckenzie has a strong academic foundation in computer science and mathematics. He served as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Florida Computer & Information Science & Engineering for six months in 2019. Additionally, he worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Washington for eleven months in 2017, where he contributed to various research projects.
Education and Qualifications
Jake Mckenzie studied at the University of Washington Tacoma, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, both completed between 2017 and 2019. He also achieved a Minor in Mathematics during this time. Prior to this, he attended Tacoma Community College, where he earned an Associate of Science in Computer Science from 2015 to 2017.
Teaching Experience
In addition to his roles in software development and research, Jake Mckenzie has been a Teaching Assistant for Algorithms at the University of Washington since 2019. This position allows him to share his knowledge and expertise with students, further enhancing his teaching and mentoring skills.