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Hi, my name is

Jackson Lowder.

I build software that works.

I am a software developer who is passionate about creating software that helps make processes more efficient and easier. I put my full heart into every project I work on. I am a passionate, hardworking individual who will not give up until a project is completed. I am goal-oriented while also being a strong team player.

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About

Who I am

I am a Computer Information Systems graduate from Bradley University with hands-on experience designing and building software solutions both independently and as part of collaborative development teams. My passion for technology has always been rooted in problem-solving—creating tools and systems that make processes more efficient, intuitive, and impactful.

That passion started long before software development, through puzzles, Rubik’s Cubes, and the satisfaction of working through complex challenges step by step. Today, that same mindset drives my approach to software engineering. Whether I’m developing applications, optimizing workflows, or learning new technologies, I’m motivated by the process of solving meaningful problems and continuously pushing myself toward the next challenge.

Education B.S. Computer Information Systems — Bradley University, 2018–2023
Location Illinois, United States
LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/jackson-lowder
GitHub github.com/JL2102
Status Open to new opportunities

Skills

What I work with

Languages

Python C++ JavaScript SQL / SQL Server HTML CSS

Web & Development

Full Stack Developer Django Bootstrap Responsive Design

Databases & Cloud

Snowflake Teradata Oracle PostgreSQL SQLite AWS Microsoft Access

Data & Analytics

pandas openpyxl Data Analytics Exploratory Data Analysis Data Extraction & Manipulation Root Cause Analysis

Automation & Tooling

PyMuPDF Tesseract OCR PDF Processing Excel Automation Outlook Automation pywin32 Git GitHub

Compliance & Security

FERPA-Compliant Development Role-Based Access Control Audit Logging Microsoft Office Suite

Experience

Where I've worked

Assistant Registrar Jun 2024 — Present

Computer Systems Institute — Remote

  • Assist in overseeing the student registration process, including course enrollment, schedule adjustments, and management of registration deadlines.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential student academic records, including grades, transcripts, and degree audits. Ensure data integrity and compliance with school policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Prepare and analyze data reports related to enrollment, student progress, graduation rates, and other academic metrics. Provide insights to support academic planning and decision-making.
Software Engineer Intern May 2023 — Aug 2023

BEZNext — Remote

  • Developed and deployed a full-stack web application using C++, Python, Django, and JavaScript that enabled users to interact with Teradata and Snowflake databases through a dynamic, user-friendly interface. Built robust back-end functionality for data processing, query execution, and tabular result presentation while integrating seamless front-end interactions without page reloads.
  • Collaborated on performance optimization and reliability improvements, refining query processing for large datasets and implementing comprehensive error handling to enhance application efficiency. Demonstrated strong full-stack development skills by streamlining data flow between Python back-end systems and interactive front-end components.
Quality Control Intern May 2022 — Aug 2022

Culligan — Libertyville & Rosemont, IL

  • Conducted quality checks and testing of water treatment equipment to ensure compliance with industry standards and company specifications.
  • Assisted in the development and implementation of quality control procedures and protocols to improve the overall efficiency of the manufacturing process.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and troubleshoot quality issues, and implemented corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
  • Conducted root cause analysis and trend analysis to identify areas of improvement, and made recommendations for process improvement.
Tech Support Intern Summer 2015, 2020, 2021

Computer Systems Institute — Skokie, IL

  • Trained as an assistant computer technician replacing critical hardware.
  • Managed corporate sale of old tech hardware to third parties.
  • Overhauled legacy voicemail system to improve customer to employee communication.

Projects

Things I've built

CSI Attendance Sheet Tracker CSI Seat Counts Processor
FERPA — Details Redacted

CSI Office Automation Suite

Internal desktop tools built to eliminate repetitive manual workflows at the Computer Systems Institute — from bulk PDF attendance processing to enrollment seat count reports with one-click Outlook dispatch. Details redacted in compliance with FERPA.

Python SQL Microsoft Access Excel Automation PDF Processing Desktop App
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Open Archive Dashboard
FERPA — Demo Data Only

Open Archive

A full-stack Django document management system built for educational institutions — featuring a custom AI document classifier, role-based access, automated backups, external DB sync, bulk file uploads, and a full system audit log.

Django Python PostgreSQL Full Stack FERPA Compliant
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BEZNext Snowflake Query Dashboard BEZNext Teradata Query Dashboard

BEZNext Query Performance Dashboard

A full-stack Django web application built during my Software Engineer Internship at BEZNext. Connects to Snowflake, Teradata, and Oracle to surface query execution history, compute performance statistics (subtotal, average, standard deviation), and support database performance tuning workflows across multiple data warehouse platforms.

Django Python Snowflake Teradata Oracle pandas Full Stack
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Metadata Remover

A browser-based tool that strips EXIF and other metadata from images entirely client-side — no server upload required. Built with the HTML5 Canvas API and vanilla JavaScript.

JavaScript Canvas API HTML5
Live Tool
Math Problem Generator

Math Problem Generator

A Python desktop application that generates customizable math problems. Users configure digit count and operation types, making it a practical tool for education and practice.

Python Desktop App
GitHub
Business Analytics CIS

Business Analytics CIS — CS 475

Designed a tailored Business Analytical System for a non-specialist client — covering strategic planning, CIS system selection, and a working prototype to improve their business operations.

System Design Business Analysis UML
GitHub
CS 415 OpenSSL

PKI Certificate Hierarchy — CS 415

Established a hierarchical PKI certificate chain using OpenSSL — creating a self-signed root CA and signing a child certificate, with a full technical report documenting the process.

OpenSSL Cryptography PKI Security
GitHub

Contact

Let's connect

I'm currently open to new roles and opportunities. The best way to reach me is through LinkedIn.