Jacob Somer

Driven Systems Analyst and Software Engineer with experience in full-stack development, cloud architecture, and enterprise solutions. Demonstrated ability to deliver scalable applications across diverse technology stacks including React, Python, Azure, and AWS. Strong background in natural language processing, data analytics, and automation with active contributions to the open-source community.


Proven track record of rapidly mastering complex codebases and shipping production-ready features. Known for high attention to detail, cognitive problem-solving abilities, and consistent commitment to exceeding expectations on deliverables.

Jacob Somer

Email: somerjacob@outlook.com

Phone: +1 (703)-231-9230

Professional Experience

May 2024 - Dec 2025

Systems Analyst

SkillWill (Remote)

  • Engineered custom React web parts and SharePoint solutions for enterprise clients, enhancing collaboration workflows and productivity.
  • Architected Azure cloud infrastructure with VMs and Entra ID; designed SQL-to-Power BI pipelines with custom visualizations for executive decision-making.
  • Developed NLP document classification system with Azure Log Analytics monitoring, automating workflows and reducing manual processing time.
  • Led technical training sessions on SharePoint and Power Platform; authored documentation to accelerate onboarding and reduce support requests.
  • Automated security audit procedures with PowerShell scripting, improving compliance monitoring accuracy and efficiency.
Sep 2023 - Oct 2023

Backend Developer

Isaac Editor (Remote)

  • Migrated backend from Node.js to Python/FastAPI, enabling machine learning integration and improving performance.
  • Designed AI assistant feature for custom text completions with scalable NLP infrastructure.
  • Collaborated on API specifications ensuring backward compatibility during system transition.
Aug 2022 - Nov 2022

Software Engineer Intern

Kapwing, San Francisco, CA

  • Implemented video library search and sort functionality using JavaScript, Python, and MongoDB.
  • Integrated Amplitude analytics to track adoption metrics and inform product roadmap decisions.
  • Contributed to full-stack development and agile practices in a fast-paced startup environment.
May 2022 - Aug 2022

Software Engineer Intern

Atlassian, San Francisco, CA

  • Developed advanced table editing features using JavaScript, Jira API, and LaunchDarkly.
  • Rapidly onboarded to complex codebase and shipped production-ready features.
  • Participated in code reviews and contributed to engineering best practices.
Dec 2021 - Mar 2022

Software Development Engineer Intern

Amazon, Seattle, WA

  • Built “Next Episode” autoplay feature for Prime Video mobile apps using Kotlin, Swift, and React Native.
  • Integrated recommendation API with content delivery systems and deployed backend endpoints for mobile app use while navigating a complex Java codebase.
  • Collaborated with senior engineers on mobile development best practices and performance optimization.

Education

2024 - 2025

Graduate Certificate, Machine Learning & Data Science Foundations

Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA (Remote)

2019 - 2023

B.A., Economics; Minor in Computer Science

College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA

Technical Skills

Languages

Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Kotlin, Swift, Java, SQL, PowerShell, LaTeX

Frameworks & Libraries

React, FastAPI, Node.js, React Native

Cloud & DevOps

Azure (VMs, Entra ID, Log Analytics), AWS, Power BI, SharePoint

Databases

MongoDB, SQL Server

Tools & Platforms

Git, Jira, LaunchDarkly, Amplitude, Microsoft 365

Professional Certifications