Jacob Schmidt

Background

About Jacob Schmidt

I'm a passionate software developer with extensive experience in high-impact projects, software architecture, and leadership. Currently, as a Software Developer IV at Paycom, I specialize in performance optimization and infrastructure development, achieving significant improvements like enhancing page load times by up to 15x and eliminating recurring high-cost incidents. I'm experienced in effectively leading cross-departmental communications and managing projects from research to deployment, always ensuring smooth collaboration between technical teams and stakeholders. My work includes designing highly scalable infrastructure and creating widely-used internal tools, complemented by thorough documentation praised company-wide. I hold a B.S. in Computer Science from Texas A&M University, graduating with honors. My diverse technical skill set covers C#, C++, Python, PHP, Go, MySQL, React, JavaScript, TypeScript, and innovative personal projects like developing a new programming language, Nasper, demonstrating my deep interest in programming language theory. I'm driven by continuous learning, innovation, and mentoring, always striving to foster productive and positive environments to deliver meaningful impact where desired.