Summary
Jake Karcz is a data engineer based in San Diego with nine years of experience building data-driven solutions using Python, SQL, and Google Cloud. Transitioning from a strong scientific and lab background in animal biology and veterinary research to computer science (BS with a 3.93 GPA), he blends empirical rigor with practical engineering. He focuses on scalable ETL and analytics pipelines and enjoys tinkering with cloud-native apps in his free time. Known for translating complex datasets into actionable insights for clients, he brings both domain curiosity and hands-on implementation skills. An uncommon strength is his ability to bridge lab research processes with production data workflows, enabling better-informed analytics for science-adjacent projects.
9 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Animal Biology, Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Animal Biology at University of California, Davis
Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science, 3.93, Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science, 3.93 at Oregon State University
Spanish, Italian, Hebrew