Jacob Heater

I'm a Senior Engineering Manager at Expel with extensive experience in software development and team leadership. With over a decade of industry experience across cybersecurity, legal tech, and government sectors, I bring technical expertise and leadership skills to every project.

Technical Expertise

My technical foundation spans multiple domains with particular strength in JavaScript ecosystems (React, Angular, Node.js), .NET development (C#, ASP.NET), and modern web technologies. I'm passionate about both object-oriented and functional programming paradigms, with experience in containerization, cloud platforms, and Python development.

Professional Journey

My career path has taken me from software development to software development consulting; freelance development to senior engineering and management positions at companies like Expel, Swimlane, and Cofense. Throughout this journey, I've maintained a commitment to clean code, effective team leadership, and continuous learning.

Open Source & Community

I maintain several open-source projects including npm packages like system-restore, and actively contribute to the developer community. You can find my work on GitHub and GitLab, or connect with me on platforms like StackOverflow and HackerRank.

Education & Work Style

I hold a degree from George Mason University where I graduated Cum Laude. I currently work remotely and am based in the Washington DC Metro Area.

Looking to collaborate? Feel free to reach out through any of my linked profiles in my resume.