I’m a B.S. Computer Science student (Software Engineering concentration) with a strong interest in secure systems programming, cloud infrastructure, and applied AI. In my free time I put my A.S. in Computer Engineering Technology to use designing PCBs and do freelance embedded systems/iot programming for my own enjoyment and to have a little extra income. I’m currently building Brighterspace, a Chrome Extension (MV3) with offline-first CRDT sync, real-time collaboration, and rubric-aware automation, showcasing distributed systems, cloud deployment, and applied AI in practice.
If you want to collaborate on innovative projects or have a challenge in mind, reach out:
📧 donaldjacks0n@proton.me
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Chrome Extension (MV3) for offline-first task/study group management with real-time CRDT sync and rubric-aware automation.
- Implemented conflict-free offline-first sync using Yjs (CRDTs)
- Enabled real-time collaboration with WebSockets for shared study boards
- Integrated rubric-aware automation to prefill assignment checklists
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Browser extension using OpenAI APIs to improve quiz workflow efficiency.
- Streamlines quiz answering using AI-powered automation
- Integrates seamlessly with browser UI for smooth user experience
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Custom HP Prime applet for EE/CpE workflows, enabling advanced calculations and domain-specific problem solving.
- Demonstrates applied math and custom UI design
- Includes domain-specific tools to assist EE/CpE coursework
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All certifications are currently in progress — hover badges show “In Progress”
- Advancing Brighterspace into a full production-ready project
- Completing professional certifications in Python, Rust, AI/ML, JS, AWS, DevOps, System Design, and Kubernetes
- Sharpening data structures, algorithms, and system design for FAANG/MATANA interviews