Jared Willey

Software Engineer • AI/ML Developer • Game Development Specialist

Professional Summary

Innovative Software Engineer with expertise in AI/ML development, full-stack web applications, and game development. Currently developing cutting-edge predictive maintenance solutions for Marine Corps aviation at ASR International. Proven track record of delivering high-impact projects, from enterprise-level applications to open-source tools. Passionate about leveraging emerging technologies to solve complex real-world problems.

Professional Experience

Software Engineer

ASR InternationalRemoteJanuary 2025 - Present
  • Developing AI-powered predictive maintenance applications for 2D MAW Marine Corps aviation operations
  • Implementing reinforcement learning algorithms to optimize maintenance scheduling and improve operational readiness
  • Building full-stack applications using Next.js, TypeScript, and Azure cloud services
  • Creating data visualization dashboards for real-time monitoring of aviation maintenance metrics

Freelance Software Developer

Self-EmployedBeaufort, NCJanuary 2024 - December 2024
  • Developed multiple web applications including Skincare by Carson, a professional website for Beaufort Beauty Bar
  • Created Advanced JSON Comparator, an open-source developer tool for comparing complex JSON data structures
  • Built Custom Fortune Wheel, an interactive Godot-based game with dual-monitor support for community events
  • Delivered full-stack solutions using React, Next.js, TypeScript, and various database technologies

Software Engineering Intern

Epic GamesCary, NCMay 2023 - August 2023
  • Developed Unreal Engine plugins to enhance editor workflows and improve developer productivity
  • Optimized game performance for AAA titles through profiling and code optimization
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement new features and fix critical bugs
  • Contributed to internal tools development using C++ and Blueprints

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

North Carolina State UniversityRaleigh, NC2019 - 2023

Relevant Coursework:

Data Structures & AlgorithmsSoftware EngineeringMachine LearningGame DevelopmentDatabase ManagementComputer Graphics

Technical Skills

Programming Languages

JavaScript/TypeScriptPythonJavaC++C#GDScriptSQL

Frontend

ReactNext.jsTailwind CSSThree.jsFramer MotionHTML5/CSS3

Backend

Node.jsSpring Boot.NETRESTful APIsGraphQL

Cloud & DevOps

AzureDockerGitCI/CDLinux

Game Development

Unreal Engine 5GodotUnityBlueprints

AI/ML

Machine LearningReinforcement LearningPredictive AnalyticsTensorFlowPyTorch

Key Achievements

  • Developed AI solutions improving Marine Corps aviation maintenance efficiency by 30%
  • Led team of 3 developers on successful client projects
  • Created Unreal Engine plugin that increased developer productivity and workflow speed

Let's Connect

I'm always interested in discussing new opportunities and innovative projects.