Jake Sweger

About Me

Welcome to my professional portfolio!

I am Jake Sweger, a passionate and dedicated software and quality engineer with a robust educational background and a wealth of hands-on experience in various engineering domains. With a Master of Science in Software Engineering from West Virginia University (expected graduation December 2024) and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Elizabethtown College, I have honed my skills through rigorous coursework and practical projects. My academic journey, coupled with my professional experience, has equipped me with the knowledge and tools to excel in dynamic and challenging environments.

Education

West Virginia University

Master of Science in Software Engineering

• Expected Graduation: Dec 2024 | GPA: 4.0
• Relevant Courses: Object Oriented Design, Software Evolution, Software Verification and Validation, Software Analysis and Design, Software Project Management, Computer Security Management

Elizabethtown College

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

• Graduated: May 2017 | GPA: 3.1

Work Experience

Arch Medical Solutions | Huntingdon Valley, PA

Quality Engineer | June 2021 - Present

• Led black belt project to develop and implement automated inspection programs for medical implants using CT scanner technology, leading to a 95% time reduction
• Optimized Agile methodologies to deliver prompt support in a fast-paced environment
• Led the implementation of paperless inspection software, enabling efficient quality analysis
• Utilize quality tools to examine inspection data, facilitating root cause analysis to identify opportunities for improvement
• Leverage Solidworks expertise to design and model overlays aligned to exact specifications

Portescap | West Chester, PA

Quality Engineer | June 2017 - June 2021

• Developed and implemented automated inspection programs to configure the Keyence vision system, leading to a 75% time reduction
• Implemented an automated gauge management system to control the use of 2,500+ gauges, reducing the cost of gauge certifications by $60K per year
• Created and integrated incoming inspection data into the internal database, optimizing inspection data processing and enhancing quality analysis
• Automated analysis of internal data regarding yield and scrap, fostering cross-functional collaboration to implement scrap reduction of ~0.5% ($300K per year savings)
• Utilized Solidworks to design, model, and create high-quality fixturing solutions specifically for the Keyence inspection system

Stoner Incorporated | Quarryville, PA

Mechanical Engineering Intern | May 2016 - August 2016

• Outlined plant floor, covering a space of 20,000 ft², to incorporate package machining to improve efficiency and cost
• Designed an air pneumatics system to seal different aerosol cans with various aerosol heads to increase functionality in compliance with regulations

Phoenix Contact USA | Middletown, PA

Mechanical Engineering Intern | March 2016 - May 2016

• Devised and modified multiple products using PTC Creo and Solidworks to meet deadlines
• Completed Moldflow analyses and finite element analyses of different plastic molds

Software Projects

Classified Program Cloud Migration

• Developed and executed migration strategy for classified programs via AWS secret cloud and AWS Snowball.

Social Media Web Application

• Developed a Twitter-inspired web app using Flask, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and SQLite, featuring user authentication, posting, and direct messaging.

Certifications

Harvard University

CS50 Certification

• Completed a rigorous introduction to computer science, covering topics such as algorithms, data structures, and web development.

Baylor University

Intro to Java Programming Certification

• Gained foundational knowledge in Java programming, object-oriented principles, and software development practices.

Google

Data Analytics Certification (In Progress)

• Learning to analyze, process, and visualize data to support decision-making through advanced analytics tools.

Skills

• Proficient in Python, Java, SQL, and JavaScript programming.
• Experienced in web development using HTML, CSS, and GitHub for version control.
• Skilled in Agile methodologies for software development and project management.
• Competent in Keyence Vision System Programming, CT Scanner Programming, and CMM Programming.
• Proficient in 3D modeling software such as SolidWorks and Creo for engineering design.
• Knowledgeable in ISO 9001 & 13485 standards and FDA regulatory requirements.

Contact

• LinkedIn
• GitHub

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