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Personal Info
Jacob Butfiloski
Software Engineer
My name is Jacob Butfiloski, I am a detail-oriented Information Science professional with a focus on web development based in Tampa, Florida. While I graduate with a degree in Information Science in spring, I’ve worked professionally through hands-on roles in software development, web development, and education.
Currently, I serve as a front-end Engineer for the YMCA of West Central Florida, where I design, develop, and maintain a website as well as web applications that helps create community engagement and brings the company closer to the standards of the modern digital age. By collaborating with different members of the team, I help create solutions that align with the YMCA’s mission to bring outdated systems into the digital sphere. These abilities were in part shaped through my coursework in classes such as Principles of Information Security, Networks & Communication, and WWW Page Design/Management.
In addition to my role at the YMCA, I work as a Programming Instructor at CodeFu, teaching coding fundamentals to elementary school students. Here, I help create curriculum and teach lessons that introduce young learners to logic-building, problem-solving, and foundational programming concepts through platforms like Scratch, Scratch Jr, Bloxels, and Python. This role allows me to take something I am very passionate about and share it with the next generation of STEM students.
My technical proficiency includes the programming languages of C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS. JavaScript frameworks such as React, React-Native, AstroJS, and ElectronJS. I hold the Microsoft MTA: Software Development Fundamentals certification, which was acquired through my foundational understanding of software lifecycle management, algorithmic thinking, and debugging principles. Academic coursework, including Object-Oriented Programming (Java SE), WWW Page Design/Management, and Information Policy & Ethics, has further helped me to balance strong technicality with ethical considerations, such as data privacy and inclusive design.
Beyond my professional work, I have had a long-time curiosity and passion towards Software Development backed by an extensive amount of individual projects I have pursued to expand my knowledge outside of the realm of education. My fascination with low-level programming (C/C++) and graphics programming has led me to experiment with rendering engines, shader development, as well as reverse-engineering projects. One of my most rewarding endeavors involves reverse engineering the Nintendo Wii U console where I develop custom software that is able to interface with the console’s memory across a TCP connection. These projects not only deepened my understanding of system architecture but also helped push my passion for pushing technical boundaries.
I thrive in environments that value innovation, continuous learning, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Website: https://www.jakebutf.dev/
Email: jacobbutfiloski@gmail.com
Phone: (863) 262-9466
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jacob-butfiloski-061ba2276/
GitHub: github.com/jakebutf
Location: Tampa, Florida
Education
- University of South Florida — Bachelor of Science in Information Science, Concentration in Web Development Technologies
Tampa, FL | Aug. 2023 – May 2025 - Polk State College — Associate’s in Liberal Arts
Lakeland, FL | Aug. 2020 – May 2023
Experience
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Frontend Web Developer
YMCA of West Central Florida | Lakeland, FL | Dec. 2022 – Present- Sole frontend engineer partnering with marketing and program directors to maintain accurate, up-to-date site content, increasing user engagement and streamlining digital user registration.
- Engineered an automated web-scraping pipeline on Amazon AWS EC2 to aggregate Indeed job listings and publish them to WordPress.
- Co-led full redesign and migration plan from a proprietary Ready CMS website to WordPress, developing custom Angular components, CSS layouts, and JavaScript modules to modernize UI/UX.
- Applied Agile development methodologies, managing tasks and sprints through Trello to ensure timely delivery of frontend content and features.
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Programming Instructor
CodeFu Tampa | Tampa, FL | Sep. 2024 – Present- Designed and delivered hands-on coding classes in Scratch, Scratch Jr., and Python for K–8 learners, introducing core programming concepts and cultivating problem-solving skills.
- Created and maintained modular curriculum through lesson plans, coding challenges, and assessments across 5+ classes.
- Developed Python scripts and interactive demos for classroom exercises and to visualize code behavior, allowing for hands-on learning and debugging practice.
Projects
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Nintendo Title Reverse Engineering — ARM, C, C#, C++, TCP, Ghidra | April 2021 – Present
- Contributed to open-source decompilation projects for multiple Nintendo titles and proprietary libraries.
- Utilized Ghidra to reverse engineer and document function symbols extracted from Nintendo console executables.
- Developed custom injectable code for Nintendo Switch executable files, allowing for modified code execution on real hardware.
- Built and open-sourced tools for live console memory editing and debugging through TCP, supporting real-time analysis and modification.
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Relay — React-Native, TypeScript, JavaScript, Node.JS, (SQL) Postgres | March 2025 – Present
- Developed a full-stack cross-platform application using Supabase serving a REST API with React-Native as the frontend.
- Implemented a server-side bridge to translate TCP-based IRC data to WebSocket for browser compatibility.
- Integrated Supabase for secure authentication and data storage to serve social media functions.
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Subathon Timer — Electron.JS, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, APIs | Dec. 2024 – Feb. 2025
- Contracted to develop a dynamic countdown timer that dynamically extended based on donations received through Twitch and YouTube.
- Engineered cross-platform API communication between YouTube and Twitch, ensuring 24/7 uptime through hotfix-based deployment.
- Collaborated closely with the client to deliver a reliable solution that aligned with the functional and behavioral requirements.
Technical Skills
- Languages: Java, Python, C/C++, C#, SQL (Postgres), JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML/CSS
- Frameworks: React, React-Native, Angular, ElectronJS, ASP.NET, Node.js, WordPress, OpenGL
- Developer Tools: Git, Docker, Amazon AWS, Jenkins, Linux, Ghidra, TCP, Supabase, MongoDB, Unity
Certifications & Honors
- MTA: Software Development Fundamentals - Certified 2020
- USF: Fall 2024 Dean’s List of Scholars