Jack Walker

Cloud Engineer @ UT RecSports | CS Student @ UT Austin

Coursework

Developing a full-featured iOS application designed to streamline climbing gym membership management, offering users a modern alternative to traditional systems.
Engineered robust backend services using Google Firebase to handle real-time data synchronization, user authentication, and secure data storage, ensuring seamless user experiences across multiple devices.
Integrated QR code scan-in functionality, allowing members to scan in at their climbing gyms via the app with a TOTP token to prevent sharing memberships.

Spearheaded the upgrade of an internal tool, reducing the onboarding time for new countries by >35%.
Enhanced operational efficiency by optimizing backend processes with AWS Lambda, Step Functions, and API Gateway.
Built and integrated a React-based user interface for seamless interaction with new backend functionality.

AppDynamics (Cisco) - Software Engineering Intern (May 2023 - August 2023)

Developed a robust Java library that automates micro-logging adjustments, improving incident response times.
Engineered a local testing environment using Minikube, Kafka, and Kubernetes to validate new library functionality.
Delivered a scalable solution for dynamic logging adjustments across AppDynamics' service pipeline.

UT Austin Recreational Sports - Cloud Developer (January 2023 - Present)

Designed and implemented a backend system with Node.js for seamless student access to UT's recreational facilities.
Orchestrated a migration to AWS cloud infrastructure, enhancing system reliability and security.