Jacob Powell

Detroit, MI | 734-363-7759 | jacob21powell@gmail | GitHub | LinkedIn

Objective

Solutions-driven Junior DevOps Engineer and Full-Stack Developer with hands-on experience designing cloud architecture, automating deployment pipelines, and building modern web applications. Proven ability to leverage AWS, Docker, and CI/CD workflows to solve complex infrastructure challenges and deliver efficient, scalable software solutions.

Experience

Junior DevOps Engineer / Cloud Apprentice

Expansive Labs, Detroit, MI | February 2025 – August 2025

AWS Docker Helm CI/CD TypeScript React Next.js Tailwind CSS 11ty
  • Co-founded a technology consultancy catering to the construction industry, collaborating alongside senior engineers to design and deploy scalable digital infrastructure.
  • Engineered a fully automated, AI-driven content generation pipeline integrating AWS Lambda and Amazon SQS; configured localized scripts to poll AWS queues, generate dynamic images, and automatically push uploads to the production server.
  • Built and maintained fast, responsive websites utilizing 11ty, Nunjucks, TypeScript, React, Next.js, and Tailwind CSS.
  • Containerized application environments using Docker and managed deployments via Helm charts to streamline developer workflows.
  • Implemented strict CI/CD pipelines using Git, ensuring clean commit histories, version control, and reliable automated deployments.

Owner & Infrastructure Technician

Lapis Forge / JP's Tech Garage, Detroit, MI | Novemeber 2021 – Present

DePIN Nodes API Development GitHub Hosting Hardware Diagnostics
  • Architect and manage decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) nodes, successfully maintaining testnets on Nexus, Titan, Mysterium, and Perceptron engines.
  • Develop and host single-page web applications (SPAs) via GitHub Hosting, utilizing custom APIs and static site generators.
  • Oversee end-to-end IT business operations, from client hardware diagnostics to service pricing and digital marketing.

IT Support Technician

Camis, Remote | March 2022 – September 2022

System Administration Bug Tracking Environments
  • Diagnosed and resolved complex software and server issues for proprietary camp reservation systems utilized by state and national parks across the United States.
  • Navigated both production and development environments to trace bugs, providing technical escalation support for customer service and internal teams.
  • Mastered in-house software architecture rapidly to minimize system downtime and optimize park management operations.