About

Jacob Penney is a Front End Software Engineer at Farmer's Business Network with over 5 years of relevant experience. He graduated with a BA degree from the University of California, Berkeley, but felt unequipped to provide any practical value to the world. Despite having no prior experience in programming or studying CS or engineering, Jacob felt a strong drive to cultivate a skill set that would allow him to contribute towards the development of helpful products. To achieve this goal, he immersed himself in the world of programming, went through a software developer bootcamp, and secured a job in the industry. Currently, Jacob mainly builds stuff for the company he works for, Keeper Security. He is proficient in JavaScript and Python and applies what he learns to develop focused and fun programs. He spreads the rest of his time between learning about various topics in computer science and how they relate to practical software development, including cryptography, game logic, machine learning, and image/data processing, among others. Jacob's tech stack includes software engineering, frontend development, Python, JavaScript, and machine learning. Previously, he worked as a Front End Software Engineer at Keeper Security, Inc. and as a student at Hack Reactor. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Anthropology from the University of California, Berkeley, a Computer Software Engineering degree from Hack Reactor, and an Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Psychology from Sierra College. Jacob is a dedicated and hardworking individual who is constantly learning and applying his knowledge to better himself and the products he works on. He is a valuable asset to any team and strives to make a meaningful impact in the tech industry.