Gal Jacobson

Software Engineer

About

• Experienced Full-Stack Engineer with 4+ years of building scalable, robust, and high-performance software solutions using Node.js, React, Docker, PostgreSQL, Apollo, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP), and more.

• Proven record of delivering large-scale features and optimizing performance across distributed systems, with hands-on experience leading development from planning to production while collaborating with global cross-functional teams and demonstrating excellent communication skills.

• Strong problem-solving skills with a passion for building user-friendly products and leveraging innovative approaches to improve organizational efficiency while quickly adapting to new technologies and environments

• BS | Computer Science

• MBA | Entrepreneurship

• Currently a Full-Stack Engineer @ Houzz.

Experience

Full Stack Engineer

2021-Present

• Full stack engineer in Houzz pro web platform documents team - responsible for the core features of houzz pro.
• Led the development of multiple robust, scalable, and technical features and software solutions, ensuring high-quality performance and reliability, resulting in substantial improvements in functionality and user adoption.
• Upgraded existing software systems to improve performance, maintainability, and scalability, aligning with evolving business and technical needs.
• Managed large-scale projects and collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to analyze and derive technical software design and performance requirements.
• Key Features: Contracts, Automation, Houzz Pro Rebranding.

Skills: Programming · React.js · Teamwork · JavaScript · Software Development · Visual Studio · HTML · CSS · Node.js · Git · Full-Stack Development · Express.js · GraphQL

Houzz, Tel-Aviv

Practitioner

2021-Present

Practitioner in the following courses:
• Web Application Development
• Advanced Software Development
• Advanced Web Application Development
• Advanced Mobile Application Development

Skills: Programming · Computer Science · JavaScript · Software Development · HTML · CSS · jQuery · AJAX · ASP.NET · Full-Stack Development

The College of Management Academic Studies, Rishon Le Zion

Full Stack Engineer

2020-2021

• Built and optimized Yavo's medical assistant platform, focusing on scalable architecture, real-time data flows, and enhancing deployment efficiency and system reliability.

Skills: Programming · React.js · Teamwork · JavaScript · Software Development · Visual Studio · HTML · CSS · Node.js · Git · Full-Stack Development · Express.js

Yavo, Rishon Le Zion

Combat Engineering Officer

2015-2017

• Captin ranked acting company commander at combat engineering forces.
• I had to demonstrate high management and human relations capabilities, verbal abilities and organizational skills managing the company's data and operative information, decision-making under pressure, and learning during operation while commanding 100 soldiers.

Skills: Leadership · High performance under pressure · Management

Israel Defense Forces

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