I’m a second-year Electrical Engineering student at the University of Waterloo, where I focus on the intersection of technology and finance. Over two co-op terms at Nokia, I gained hands-on experience automating network tasks, scripting in Python/Bash, and building front-end tools (with YAML) for network simulations.

Outside the classroom and lab, I’m fascinated by AI, blockchain, and the evolving landscape of automation. I enjoy tackling technical challenges, optimizing workflows, and exploring how financial systems might adapt to emerging tech.

• Programming & Scripting: Python, C++, Bash, JavaScript
• Networking: Routing (BGP, ISIS), TCP/IP, Virtualization, Linux
• Automation: Git/GitHub, YAML-based configuration
• Web Dev: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Webflow
• Additional Interests: Generative AI fundamentals, finance/trading libraries

• Replicated a Tier‐1 5G access network in a lab environment.
• Developed a nightly regression test framework to validate baseline functionalities (ISIS, BGP, SSH).
• Diagnosed complex router setups, ensuring stable carrier‐grade performance.

• Built a Python automation framework for a cell site aggregation network using virtual machine “digital twins.”
• Used Bash scripting to manage Linux file operations and refine networking tasks.
• Integrated YAML-based front‐end tools for quick topology configuration and traffic generation tests.

• Electrical Engineering @ University of Waterloo

  • Relevant Courses: Data Structures & Algorithms (C++), project-based engineering labs

• Key Certifications

  • Transport Layer Protocols, Networking Standards and Connections – Nokia
  • Introduction to Generative AI – Google Cloud
  • Pilot Certificate (Remotely Piloted Aircraft) – Transport Canada
  • Webflow 101 – Expired, but still handy for front-end basics

• Tech + Finance: Algorithms, crypto, market data analysis
• AI & Automation: From scripting strategies to exploring advanced machine learning
• Volunteering: Support math and CS discussions on Khan Academy
• Economic Empowerment & STEM Education: Member of the American Finance Association (AFA), always looking for ways to broaden access to tech learning

• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jake9simpson
• Email: [email protected]
• GitHub Gists: My Gist Snippets

I’m always open to discussing emerging tech, automation ideas, and new opportunities in finance or AI. Thanks for stopping by, and feel free to reach out or take a peek at my repos and starred projects!