Jacob Powell
Detroit, MI | 734-363-7759 | jacob21powell@gmail.com | GitHub
Objective
Hybrid Professional: High Voltage Specialist + Cloud Developer
Technically versatile professional bridging the gap between physical vehicle architecture and cloud infrastructure. Combines hands-on expertise in High Voltage EV Systems and Vehicle Networking (CAN Bus) with a proven track record in full-stack development, AWS Cloud Architecture, and AI Model Training. Skilled in diagnosing complex hardware faults, automating workflows via CI/CD, and securing digital assets.
Experience
High Voltage Apprentice
Bill Brown Ford, Livonia, MI | October 2025 – Present
- Network Diagnostics: Diagnose communication failures across vehicle modules (PCM, BCM, Gateway) by tracing CAN Bus physical layers and interpreting live data streams using Ford FDRS.
- High Voltage Systems: Perform safe disconnects, repairs, and validations on HV battery packs and traction inverters for Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning fleets.
- Electrical Troubleshooting: Utilize complex wiring schematics to isolate open circuits, shorts, and resistance issues in sensor networks.
Cloud Infrastructure Apprentice
Expansive Labs, Detroit, MI | February 2025 – October 2025
- Serverless Architecture: Architected a dynamic content engine using AWS Lambda and API Gateway, integrating AI image generation models to automate asset creation.
- CI/CD Implementation: Built automated deployment pipelines using GitHub Actions, reducing code deployment time from hours to minutes.
- Cloud Security: Configured IAM roles and security groups to ensure least-privilege access across cloud resources.
AI Code Trainer (JavaScript Expert)
Outlier AI (via Upwork), Remote | February 2025 – August 2025
- Code Evaluation: Analyzed AI-generated JavaScript code for syntax errors, logical flaws, and efficiency, providing "Ground Truth" corrections to improve model accuracy.
- Logic Reinforcement: Wrote complex test cases to stress-test the AI's understanding of asynchronous functions, API calls, and DOM manipulation.
Owner & Infrastructure Technician
Lapis Forge / JP's Tech Garage, Detroit, MI | November 2021 – Present
- DePIN Nodes: Architect and manage decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) nodes, successfully maintaining testnets on Nexus, Titan, Mysterium, and Perceptron engines.
- API & Web Development: Develop and host single-page web applications (SPAs) and custom intelligence dashboards via GitHub Hosting, utilizing React, Node.js, and Express alongside custom APIs.
- Automation Algorithms: Developed and deployed a high-frequency cryptocurrency trading bot using Python and the Alpaca API, orchestrating the engine via Discord ChatOps.
- Hardware Diagnostics: Oversee end-to-end IT business operations, from client hardware diagnostics and network administration to service pricing and digital marketing.
IT Support Technician
Camis, Remote | March 2022 – September 2022
- System Administration: Diagnosed and resolved complex software and server issues for proprietary camp reservation systems utilized by state and national parks across the United States.
- Bug Tracking: Navigated both production and development environments to trace bugs, providing technical escalation support for customer service and internal teams.
- Environments: Mastered in-house software architecture rapidly to minimize system downtime and optimize park management operations.
General Manager & Lead Technician
UBREAKIFIX, Metro Detroit Area | July 2020 – March 2022
- Rapid Advancement: Started as an entry-level technician with no prior repair experience, rapidly mastering mobile diagnostics to earn a promotion to General Manager within 6 months.
- Revenue Scaling: Took over a newly opened store location and spearheaded operational growth, scaling monthly store revenue from $20,000 to over $100,000.
- Operations Management: Directed daily store operations, inventory procurement, customer relations, and staff training, ensuring high-quality electronic repair and turnaround times.