Jasen GarciaSoftware Engineer

Software engineer. Builder. Team leader.

Real-world
problems.
Engineered.

I’m Jasen Garcia. I turn complex operations into dependable software, connecting full-stack engineering with years of hands-on leadership.

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Open to software engineering opportunitiesChicago area · On-site, hybrid & remote

Golden fireworks tracing the night sky
Precision in the field.
Purpose in the code.
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Mobile & web / Cloud architecture / Real-world delivery

BASED IN ILLINOIS

01 Selected work

Built with purpose.
Proven in practice.

From an idea on the job to a product in production. A few examples of how I build.

Flagship project · In production since July 2025

PyroPunchFrom the field. For the crew.

The workforce platform I pitched, designed, and built to solve the operational problems I saw firsthand.

Scheduling, location-aware time tracking, crew coordination, and operational visibility—connected through a Flutter app and an Azure backend.

Flutter / DartPythonAzure FunctionsCosmos DB
Inside the build
THE PRODUCT / THE PLATFORM
PyroPunch brand artwork with fireworks
FlutterPythonAzure
90%+of manual scheduling automated
4h → <25mweekly manager data entry
~80%fewer payroll corrections

Reported internal results at Rogue Productions.

02 / FULL-STACK WEB

Grocery Price Comparer

A clearer way to compare grocery prices. React and TypeScript meet Python APIs, automated data collection, and useful price history.

React / TypeScriptFlaskSeleniumDocker
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03 / MOBILE & REAL-TIME SYSTEMS

Hell On Earth

A location-driven mobile AR RPG. A GPS-powered world, live player presence, and asynchronous networking bring the game beyond the screen.

Unity / C#FirebaseOpenStreetMap
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There’s more under the hood. View the project archive

02 A different perspective

The best solutions
start on the ground.

Before I designed software for pyrotechnic crews, I led them. I know what it means to coordinate people, navigate changing conditions, and make decisions when timing matters.

That experience shapes my engineering: understand the workflow, connect the dependencies, and build around the people who rely on the system.

How this shaped PyroPunch
Jasen Garcia with the host and Toony on the Toon In With Me setBEYOND THE SCREENSee the work behind the software
Toon In With Me · MeTV
My guest appearance on the craft of professional fireworks.YouTube
01 / SEE THE WHOLE SYSTEM

People, processes, and technology.

02 / MAKE THE TRADEOFFS CLEAR

Reliability, cost, and real constraints.

03 / OWN THE OUTCOME

From the first conversation to rollout.

03 Engineering toolkit

Depth where it matters.
Range to connect it.

The tools change. Understanding the problem, building a sound system, and working well with people remain essential.

Full-stack development

Build cohesive products across mobile interfaces, web experiences, and backend services.

  • Flutter & Dart
  • React & TypeScript
  • Python & Flask
  • REST API design

Cloud & system design

Define API contracts, data models, and service boundaries around real operational needs.

  • Azure Functions & Cosmos DB
  • Azure Storage
  • Firebase & Firestore
  • AWS Lambda & SES

Quality & reliability

Make changes easier to verify, diagnose, and release with security and maintainability in mind.

  • GitHub Actions & CI/CD
  • Unit & integration testing
  • RBAC & input validation
  • Docker & observability

Leadership & collaboration

Translate business needs, align teammates, and support people through delivery and adoption.

  • Requirements & prioritization
  • Agile delivery & code reviews
  • Team coaching & onboarding
  • English & Spanish
COMPUTER SCIENCE FOUNDATIONS

C++ · Java · C# · SQL · Data structures · Algorithms · Object-oriented design

04 Experience

An engineer’s
mindset.
A leader’s
perspective.

8+ years of leadership and management experience, now applied to building and delivering software.

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2023 — PRESENTCurrent

Lead Software Engineer & Manager

Rogue Productions LLC · Tinley Park, IL

Pitched and built PyroPunch, owning requirements, architecture, implementation, testing, and production rollout.

  • Connected Flutter clients to Python APIs and Azure data services.
  • Introduced scheduling automation, geofenced time tracking, role-based access, and audit logging.
  • Built CI/CD workflows and partnered with field crews on onboarding, feedback, and iterative improvements.
  • Continue to lead crews and manage event logistics, safety, and execution.
Product ownershipSystem designTeam leadership
2016 — 2023 · PROMOTED TO MANAGER IN 2018

Manager & Pyrotechnic Operator

Five Alarm Fireworks · Tinley Park, IL

Led crew scheduling, training, event logistics, and technical execution. Learned to turn complex plans into clear responsibilities and coordinate teams under real operational constraints.

People managementProcess improvementField operations
Earlier operations & customer-facing experience
2021 — 2022

CDL Driver · Airgas

Coordinated with dispatch and customers, maintained accurate records, and handled time-sensitive deliveries with a focus on safety and service.

2015 — 2018

Warehouse Supervisor · Carroll Tire Company

Supervised daily workflows, coordinated dispatch and driver assignments, and resolved inventory and process issues using JD Edwards and operational reporting.

2010 — 2015

Sales & Customer Service · Goodyear Wholesale Center

Connected customer needs with warehouse execution, resolved order issues, and supported accurate inventory and fulfillment in SAP.

Jasen GarciaJASEN GARCIA / CHICAGO AREA

05 The person behind the work

Curious by nature.
Accountable by practice.

I’m a software engineer, licensed pyrotechnic operator, and lifelong learner. I enjoy the part of engineering where a messy real-world problem starts to become a clear, useful solution.

I bring the same commitment to code and to people: ask good questions, share what I know, keep learning, and follow through. Outside of work, you’ll find me with my family, exploring new technologies, or helping light up the night sky.

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EDUCATION

University of Illinois Chicago

B.S. Computer Science
Software Engineering concentration

December 2024 · GPA 3.80 / 4.00

Morton College

A.S. Computer Science
Graduated with Honors

2020 · GPA 3.95 / 4.00

06 Start a conversation

Let’s build
something
that matters.

Looking for an engineer who can connect the technical work with the bigger picture? I’d like to hear about your team.

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