JAKE ROGERS

Computer Science Student at the University of Kentucky.

Scholar Seats

A student-focused ticket exchange platform to facilitate communication between buyers and sellers of tickets for events at my university. Released and used by 0+ users at my university.

Next.js
TypeScript
Pocketbase
SQLite
Linux
Nginx
Vercel
Scholar Seats preview

Factify (First Place at CatHacks XI)

Factify is a Google Chrome Extension me and a team built that won CatHacks XI Overall Best Hack. It will evaluate a highlighted statement or webpage for factual accuracy and bias by using Perplexity's Sonar-Reasoning-Pro API.

HTML
CSS
JavaScript
Perplexity API
Google Chrome Extension API
Factify (First Place at CatHacks XI) screenshot

Snake Game Neural Network

An AI agent that learns to play Snake using deep reinforcement learning.

Python
PyTorch
Snake Game Neural Network preview

Portfolio Website

My portfolio website you're on that I've built with Next.js and Tailwind CSS. Features smooth scrolling, animations, and cool blobs.

Next.js
Tailwind CSS
TypeScript
Vercel
Portfolio Website preview

Professional Journey

Work Experience

Summer 2025

Software Engineering Intern

SOIDEM DATA TECHNOLOGIES

June 2025 - August 2025

Engineered a full-stack version control system to manage and track changes across 500+ client Splunk dashboard pages, improving data integrity.

Developed an 11-page dashboard using Next.js/React, which was adopted as the primary interface for the company's version control product used by 5+ enterprise clients.

Worked in a highly collaborative, international team environment, maintaining a legacy Splunk codebase while actively contributing to its migration to a modern tech stack.

Next.jsReactSplunkGitSQLCI/CD

2024 - Present

Engineering Prototyping Guide

University of Kentucky Innovation Center

Aug 2024 - Present

Collaborated with 30 other peers to run the university's engineering makerspace

Guided students in the design and prototyping of engineering projects

Provided hands-on assistance with 3D printing, laser cutting, CNC machining, and other fabrication techniques

3D PrintingCNCPrototyping

Summer 2024

IT Technician

Grayson County Board of Education

May 2024 - Aug 2024

Worked alongside others to upkeep all the technology across various schools in the district

Learned practices of networking, cybersecurity, and cloud system management

Quickly responded to various service issues and requests from staff across the district

NetworkingCybersecurityIT Support

I'm currently at

University of Kentucky

BS in Computer Science

Expected: May 2027

GPA: 4.00

Technical Skills

C++PythonJavaScriptHTML/CSSMATLABNext.jsTailwind CSSReactReact Native

Key Coursework

  • Discrete Math
  • Intro to Program Design (C++)
  • Intro to Software Engineering

Activities

  • Association of Computing Machinery (ACM)
  • CatHacks XI First Place Overall
  • Green Energy Club Member

Let's Connect

I'm always open to new opportunities and collaborations. Feel free to reach out through any of these platforms: