First-year Management Engineering Student | Building real projects with real code

I’m a first-year Management Engineering student at the University of Waterloo (Class of 2030) interested in software development, finance, and systems design. I focus on writing readable, maintainable code and learning industry practices. I apply software development to systems design and real-world problem-solving.

• Sharpening full-stack skills (JavaScript + Python + React)
• Learning backend APIs, database systems, and production-ready deployments
• Building projects with impact, not just following tutorials
• Reach me via LinkedIn or email below

OOP, algorithms, basic DevOps principles

Java game project — clean design, playable mechanics.

Tech: Java
What it shows: Fundamentals of OOP, event loops, graphics handling

Classic game implementation with logical structure.

Tech: Java
What it shows: Logical structuring, Java fundamentals

Hackathon project built during RhythmHacks — won best use of algorithms

Tech: Svelte, JS, Flask, Python
What it shows: Fast prototyping, backend logic, collaborative development

Language learning tool.

Tech: Python, FastAPI, React
What it shows: Practical scripting, data handling, full-stack integration

Role: Software / DAQ systems
Repo: Omnibus Flight Software

• Contributed to DAQ messenger for rocket telemetry
• Worked on unit-testing critical infrastructure and parsing data to CSV files
• Collaborated in a multi-disciplinary engineering team using Git, pull requests, and issue tracking

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-s-brown/
Email: j84brown@uwaterloo.ca

Summary:
I’m a developer who builds functional projects, learns quickly, and collaborates effectively. My focus is clean code, practical applications, and real-world impact.