About Me
Hi, I'm Jake — I'm based in southern Iowa and have over seven years of industry experience building full-stack web applications. For the past five years, I've worked at Musco Lighting, where I've played a key role in developing both internal and customer-facing platforms.
Throughout my career, I've built large, component-driven frontends focused on smooth user experiences and responsive design. On the backend, I've developed scalable APIs, implemented secure authentication flows, and architected full-stack systems that are reliable, maintainable, and team-friendly over the long term.
I focus on building websites that are stable, scalable, easy to maintain, and genuinely useful to the people who use them.
My Services
Web development
I build responsive, accessible websites that not only look great but perform reliably across all devices — helping you connect with your audience wherever they are.
UI/UX design
Good design isn't just about looks — it's about clarity, ease of use, and helping your users do what they came to do.
Site maintenance & support
Websites need upkeep. I offer ongoing support to handle updates and keep things running smoothly.
Custom admin tools
Need to manage your websites content or data? I build lightweight, intuitive dashboards that make updates easy.
Analytics & tracking setup
Knowing how people use your site helps you improve it. I set up lightweight, privacy-friendly analytics so you can track what matters.
Technical consulting
Not sure where to start? I’ll help you figure out what’s possible, what’s overkill, and how to move forward with a plan that makes sense.
My toolkit
Tools I rely on to design, build, and scale modern web applications — from front-end interfaces to backend infrastructure.
Frontend
Backend
DevOps & Cloud
Tools & Misc
Freelance Portfolio
El Taco Real
A marketing site for El Taco Real, a Mexican restaurant in Richfield, MN. Built for speed, clarity, mobile usability, and scalability.
Mise En Place Consulting
A marketing site for a successful restaurant consulting business based in Minneapolis.
SISU Consulting
A marketing site for SISU, a consulting firm focused on executive leadership and strategy. Highlights their bold, resilience-driven approach to organizational growth and transformation.
Winter Wayfarer
Website design and development for a progressive rock group based in Sioux City, IA.
Fitchn
A marketing site for a health-focused restaurant in Minneapolis, MN. Built for speed, clarity, mobile usability, and scalability.
Get in touch
I'm currently available for freelance and contract work — feel free to reach out to discuss your project needs or ideas!