Jacob Peterson
Software Engineer at BambooHR
Provo, Utah, United States
Summary
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Top SchoolJacob Peterson is a pragmatic software engineer with 11 years of experience building full-stack web and mobile applications, currently focused at BambooHR. He has a strong record designing integrations and mission-critical systems—such as payroll-data driven authentication, employee OKR/KPI tracking, and administrative CMS tools—that streamline onboarding, security, and workplace engagement. Jacob combines front-end UX work for touchscreens and mobile with backend data pipelines, and has shipped consumer-facing conveniences like cafeteria ordering and gym-tracking apps that tangibly boosted employee wellness and participation. He mentors junior engineers and interns through pair programming and hands-on guidance, turning vague product goals into well-scoped, deliverable projects. Based in Provo, Utah, he brings a background in applied psychology and practical CAD/design experience that helps him balance human-centered interfaces with robust technical implementation.
11 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) Psychology, Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) Psychology at Utah Valley UniversityDevmountain
English
Github Skills (1)
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Github contributions (5)
jacobgpeterson/Bitcurve
Jun 2015 - Jun 2015
Contributions:27 pushes in 14 days
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jacobgpeterson/personal_project
Apr 2015 - Jun 2015
Contributions:18 pushes, 1 branch in 2 months
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