Jake Caruana
| 678-634-6030 || jcaruana340@gmail.com |
My name is Jake Caruana, an aspiring Computer Scientist with a focused interest in Cloud Engineering and a broad passion for computer-related technologies. I possess a foundational understanding of data structures, a solid comprehension of computing theory, and entry-level proficiency in C++, Java, numerical computing with Matlab, systems programming in C, and full-stack web development. While enrolled at The University of Georgia, I am actively seeking internship opportunities to apply existing skills and cultivate continuous learning and professional development. I commit to making substantive contributions to the technology sector and am dedicated to both personal and professional growth as an engineer.
Education
University of Georgia
Franklin College of Arts and Sciences | Bachelor of Science in Computer Science | Expected May, 2026
GPA: 3.70/4.00
Relevant Courses
Data Structures, Software Development, Web Programming, Systems Programming, Numerical Simulations, Database Management, Algorithms, Software Engineering
Honors and Awards
- Burnett Trust Fund Scholarship Recipient
- Fall 2023 - Spring 2024
- Dean's List
- Fall 2022 - Present
Skills
Computing Skills
Parallel Programming, Object-Oriented Programming, Multi-Process Programming, Programming in Linux
Languages
Java, C++, C, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, MATLAB, SQL
Frameworks
JavaFX, React.js, Spring Boot, Next.js, Mongoose ODM, LaTeX, Grafstate
Tools
MS Office Suite, Git/Github, Node.js, MongoDB, Postman, VS Code IDE, Eclipse IDE
Work Experience
- Publix, Grocery Clerk - 5345 Jefferson Rd, Athens, GA
- November 2022 - Present
- Dunkin' Donuts, Shift Leader - 2710 Hamilton Mill, Buford, GA
- April 2021 - August 2022
Projects
TopTier - React Web App
Github Repo
- Led a team of 3 developers in the back-end development of TopTier, a full-stack React web application for comparing user stats across games
- Engineered server-client communication with RESTful APIs and integrated MongoDB for database management
- Implemented middleware to restrict unauthorized access to routes
Cinema E-Booking Web App
Github Repo
- Alongside a team of 5 engineers, developed a full-stack movie ticket booking application using React and Spring Boot following Agile methodologies.
- Designed and implemented the backend in Java with RESTful APIs for client-server communication.
- Built and managed the database with MongoDB for efficient data storage and retrieval.
Multi-Threaded Grid Program in C
Github Repo
- In a Linux environment, engineered a C program to compute diagonal sums in large grids using pthreads
- Implemented data parallelism for optimized performance with 1–3 threads
- Demonstrated skills in File I/O and dynamic memory to read and allocate memory for square input grids
Micro-Blogging Platform
Github Repo
- Created a microblogging platform using Spring Boot, integrating an HTML frontend with a Java backend
- Implemented data parallelism for optimized performance with 1–3 threads
- Implemented a relational database using SQL and Docker to manage user authentication and post data