Jake Dai
Full Stack Developer

Detail-oriented full stack developer skilled in front and back end development principles and technologies. I have 6+ years of remote work experience, so I know how to communicate well. All work has an eye toward a responsive user experience.  Client work is my passion, achieving quality results for a range of clients allows me to sharpen my skills and try new techniques at every turn.

Skills
Languages
Ruby
JavaScript(ES6)
HTML
Frameworks/Libraries
Rails
AngularJS
JQuery
React
CSS
CSS3
Sass
CSS Grid
Bootstrap
Database/Storage
Postgres
SQLite
SQL
Firebase
Additional Skills
TDD
RSpec
Capybara
GitHub
Heroku
Jekyll
Command Line
RESTful APIs
Remote Work
Responsive Web Design
Wordpress
Shopify
Woocommerce
Education
Bloc.io
Full Stack Developer Apprenticeship 2015 - 2017
The Master's Seminary
MA Divinity 2016
University of California at Los Angeles
BS Linguistics 2009
Portfolio
Great China Restaurant

Converted client from a single page pdf website to a custom built CMS with Ruby/Rails which allows the client to add/update/delete menu items, reservations, and more. Responsive web design for both desktop and mobile utilizing Sass, CSS Grid, and jQuery. 

Toddlerpedia

Wiki built with Ruby on Rails. Allows users to create wikis using Markdown, upgrade to premium to create private wikis with collaborators.

Bloccit

Built a Reddit clone with Ruby on Rails. Allow users to sign in create topics pages, posts, place comments, and vote on posts.

Pororo Jams

AngularJS online music player. Pororo Jams is designed for your toddler who is obsessed with everyone's favorite Korean penguin.

Real Talk

Built with Angular and Firebase's database and authentication systems. Real Talk is a chatroom application for people trying to connect to share their passions and ideas.

My Mood Mix

Built with JQuery, HTML5, CSS. Integrated a music player with functionality via Buzz library designed with a focus for a seamless user experience.

All Done

Ruby on Rails application that allows users to create self-destructing to-do lists using Ajax and custom rake tasks.

Employment
Greeks & Scholars
Senior Web Developer
March 2018 to Aug. 2018

Wireframe, design, and implement a new e-commerce application using Ruby on Rails and Spree Commerce. Develop e-commerce websites on Wordpress, Wix, Shopify, and Squarespace CMS.

Self-Employed
Freelance Web Developer
Nov. 2017 to Current

Work with clients to assess needs, design scheme and layout through wireframing. Implement user stories in a variety of languages and frameworks - Ruby on Rails, Javascript, AngularJS, and jQuery. Adhere to TDD principles with RSpec and Capybara. Communicate effectively with client throughout and adjust scope, add features as necessary. Deliver final product and assist with DNS config.

Bloc.io
Full Stack Developer Apprentice
Dec. 2016 to Feb. 2018

Remote apprenticeship with senior developers covering Bloc's curriculum of full stack web development principles and technologies. Developed production ready applications with Javascript, jQuery, AngularJS and Ruby on Rails while gaining experience with version control, object-oriented programming, test-driven development, database management and API design.

National Planning Corporation
El Segundo, CA
Advertising Compliance Analyst
Nov. 2016 to Dec. 2017

Trained a team of mostly newly hired analysts on reviewing marketing materials according to FINRA and firm standards. Collaborated with third party content providers and social media managers to promote advisor business.  Provided excellent customer service by performing reviews and edits to HTML and CSS of financial advisors' websites.

Cetera Financial Group
El Segundo, CA
Advertising Compliance Analyst
May 2011 to Nov. 2016

Led the crafting and implementation of the firm's social media policy to allow financial advisors access to social media platforms. Trained team on the features of social media platforms and how they could be leveraged by advisors. Collaborated with third party content providers and the marketing team to develop strategies to promote advisor business via traditional methods and social media. Obtained FINRA Series 7 and 24 within first three months of employment. Initiated the testing of remote work policy by being the first to work remotely and effectively leading to its implementation department-wide.