Jacob Lyons

Background

About Jacob Lyons

As a dynamic and client-focused software engineer with over five years of professional experience, I thrive on deconstructing complex business problems and building resilient technical solutions. My background is intentionally broad, spanning backend API development, data engineering, and sophisticated systems integration for large-scale enterprise clients.For the past three years as a consultant, I have specialized in delivering targeted technical solutions across diverse and demanding domains. While my core expertise lies in the NodeJS ecosystem, my greatest professional asset is my adaptability. I have a proven track record of ramping up quickly on new technologies and legacy systems to meet specific client goals. This includes managing critical databases for major energy providers, building ETL pipelines, and developing integrations for sophisticated enterprise products such as IBM MDM and Watson Assistant.I excel at the intersection of technology and communication. A significant portion of my work involves stakeholder management and translating ambiguous business requirements into functional, maintainable code. I enjoy the challenge of working within large-scale enterprise architectures and ensuring that technical implementations align with broader organizational objectives.My career began with a rigorous foundation, including a BS in Computer Science from Oregon State University (Cum Laude) and internships at Fortune 500 companies like Fiserv and DataLogic. From my early experience in cloud-native environments using AWS and Terraform to my current consulting work, I remain passionate about leveraging my technical skills to build effective, real-world solutions.I am always looking to connect with fellow engineers and industry professionals. Let's connect!