Jesse Flynn

I transitioned from a military career in healthcare into software engineering, bringing with me a mindset shaped by accountability, adaptability, and working under real pressure. As an Army combat medic, I learned how to make clear decisions in chaotic environments, communicate effectively when things are moving fast, and take ownership when the stakes are high. That foundation still drives how I approach building software today.

Between coursework, independent projects, and team-based development, I've worked across mobile, frontend, and backend systems using Swift, Java, Python, C++, and JavaScript. I enjoy projects that force me to think end-to-end, where design decisions, performance tradeoffs, and user experience all matter. I'm especially drawn to building systems that feel fast, intuitive, and reliable, even when there's complexity behind the scenes.

Outside of project work, I'm deeply involved on campus. I serve as a Computer Science Teaching Assistant, where I review and evaluate a wide range of student code and help shape how others think about software design. I serve as both a University and a Presidential Ambassador for my school, roles which involve representing the university in high-visibility settings and working closely with senior leadership, alumni, and external partners. In addition, I serve as Vice President of my fraternity, Lambda Chi Alpha, where I help lead organizational strategy, coordinate teams, and balance priorities across academics, operations, and community engagement.

Balancing engineering, leadership, and service has made me disciplined, curious, and comfortable taking initiative. I'm motivated by building things that work, learning quickly, and surrounding myself with people who care about doing things well, whether that means shipping a feature, debugging a tough issue late at night, or mentoring someone through a problem.