Jake Brinkmann
Software Developer at Credera
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Top SchoolJake Brinkmann is a Chicago-based software developer with 11 years of hands-on experience building full-stack solutions, now focused on backend systems for Credera’s airline scheduling and mobility platform. He brings advanced expertise in C++, Python, and TypeScript/React, plus practical experience across Java, C, Swift, and cloud tooling like AWS CDK, Docker, Postgres, and DynamoDB. Comfortable diving into complex systems, Jake pairs strong engineering with a consultant’s client-facing rigor—he's delivered API work, critical-flow testing, and iterative demos in enterprise engagements. Outside of code he’s coached clients as a personal trainer, led professional development courses, and shipped tooling for sports and research projects, reflecting a knack for teaching and cross-disciplinary problem solving. He’s an avid learner (currently exploring Ruby and German), a sourdough baker and guitar player, and happy to connect with fellow Wolverines.
11 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science, Bachelor's degree, Computer Science at University of MichiganTechnology Accelerator in Prague, Computer Science, Technology Accelerator in Prague, Computer Science at The Institute for Study Abroad9th-12th, 9th-12th at Eisenhower High School
Stackoverflow
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19answers
15questions
Github Skills (176)
annotations10
autocomplete10
class-diagram10
language-server-protocol10
linter10
plantuml10
console10
checker10
angularjs10
neovim-plugin10
language-server10
sqlalchemy10
fulfillment10
controlling9
bidirectional9
Programming languages (15)
Github contributions (5)
jakebrinkmann/emergent-planner
Sep 2015 - Sep 2016
Contributions:31 commits, 12 pushes, 2 branches in 11 months
jakebrinkmann/docker-recipes
Jun 2017 - Feb 2019
Contributions:69 pushes, 21 branches, 1 issue in 1 year 8 months
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