Jon Halquist
About Jon Halquist
Jon Halquist is a Software Engineer at Extole in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with a diverse background in moving consultancy, graphic design, and merchandise clerking. He holds a BA in Fine and Studio Arts from St. Olaf College and is skilled in React, Adobe Creative Suite, and C++ for Arduino micro-controllers.
Title and Current Role
Jon Halquist is a Software Engineer currently employed at Extole in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. His role includes crafting dynamic, animated, and bespoke components using React.
Professional Experience
Jon Halquist has a diverse professional background that spans multiple industries and roles. He worked at College Muscle Movers in St. Paul, Minnesota, for eight years, initially serving as a Senior Mover from 2013 to 2017 and later as a Moving Consultant from 2017 to 2021. Prior to that, he was a Merchandise Clerk at Whole Foods Coop for a year (2012-2013) and a Graphic Designer at the Multimedia Development Center from 2011 to 2012.
Education and Skills
Jon Halquist's educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Fine and Studio Arts from St. Olaf College, completed in 2012. He also attended App Academy in 2022 for six months to hone his software development skills. He is proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, self-taught in a dialect of C++ for Arduino micro-controllers, and skilled in 3D modeling and printing.
Technical Projects
Jon Halquist's technical projects include creating reactive light fixtures and clothing by teaching himself a dialect of C++ for Arduino micro-controllers. He also started coding by writing pattern generators and games for the TI-83 graphing calculator. His expertise extends to crafting dynamic and animated components in React.
Personal Interests
Outside of his professional life, Jon Halquist is an active classical and jazz violinist. He enjoys reading science and historical fiction and models and 3D prints fractals in his free time. He is also passionate about cooking and enjoys wilderness canoe and backpacking trips for recreation.