Jacob Whittaker
About Jacob Whittaker
Jacob Whittaker is a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in deploying applications and developing integrations using PHP and MySQL. He has worked at Kadro Solutions since 2019, where he has served as a technical lead and mentor, and previously held internships at SimpleAuctionSite and Blue Cross NC.
Work at Kadro Solutions
Jacob Whittaker has been employed at Kadro Solutions since 2019, holding the position of Senior Software Engineer. In this role, he has served as the technical lead on multiple customer projects, including rescue projects. His responsibilities include deploying project applications to Production and Staging environments via Magento Cloud on AWS. He also co-facilitates technical interviews and plays a key role in training and mentoring new employees.
Education and Expertise
Jacob Whittaker earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from North Carolina State University, completing his studies from 2015 to 2019. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his technical skills, which include proficiency in PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, HTML, and LESS. He has experience in implementing full stack functionality using the Magento E-Commerce Framework on the LAMP stack.
Background
Before joining Kadro Solutions, Jacob gained practical experience through internships. He worked as a Programming Intern at SimpleAuctionSite for seven months in 2017 and as an IT Intern at Blue Cross NC for two months in 2018. These roles contributed to his development as a software engineer and provided exposure to various programming environments and technologies.
Technical Skills and Projects
Jacob Whittaker has developed integrations with third-party systems such as SAP and JDE, utilizing PHP and MySQL. He has built Docker environments for local development and provided troubleshooting support for local environment issues. His work often involves enhancing customer interaction with client websites through the use of JavaScript, HTML, and LESS.