Jake O'toole
About Jake O'toole
Jake O'Toole is an Associate Software Engineer at The New York Times, where he has worked since 2021. He transitioned from a background in biomedical engineering and medical device engineering to software development, holding various engineering roles prior to his current position.
Work at The New York Times
Jake O'Toole has been employed as an Associate Software Engineer at The New York Times since 2021. In this role, he contributes to various software development projects, applying his technical skills to enhance the digital experience for users. His work focuses on integrating engineering principles with software solutions, aiming to improve functionality and accessibility.
Education and Expertise
Jake O'Toole holds a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering with a Neural Concentration from the Illinois Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2010 to 2013. He also completed a Full Stack Web Development Certification at the University of Minnesota College of Continuing & Professional Studies from 2019 to 2020. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in both engineering and software development.
Professional Background
Jake O'Toole has a diverse professional background that includes roles in both medical device engineering and software engineering. He worked at Pfizer as a Project Coordinator from 2015 to 2017 and held various engineering positions at Abbott and Hospira. His transition to software engineering began with roles at Trilogy Education, where he served as a Teaching Assistant and Learning Assistant from 2020 to 2021.
Career Transition and Skills
Jake transitioned from a career in medical device engineering to software engineering, utilizing his experience in design verification and risk management. He aims to combine his engineering expertise with software development skills to enhance user experience and accessibility in his projects. His certification in Full Stack Web Development further supports this goal.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his current role, Jake O'Toole held several positions in the engineering field. He worked as a Development Quality Engineer II at Abbott from 2018 to 2019, and as a Product Development Test Engineer at Hospira from 2013 to 2014. His experience also includes a research internship at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, where he contributed to hand rehabilitation projects.