Jacob Fenner

Software Developer

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Consultant

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Trombonist

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Educator

I leverage my musical background to provide unique insights, helping businesses achieve their goals by creating engaging and inspiring digital products.

I lived most of my life focusing on developing a career in music, specifically in trombone as a performer and educator. After taking an entrepreneurship class while working towards my masters degree, I started introducing myself to coding and moved forward with the intention of incorporating that in an entrepreneurial role in my music career. As I became further immersed in the world of development, I became more passionate about it. That fact coupled with the impact COVID-19 had on the arts led to me shifting my focus from music to software development, and I haven’t looked back since.

Staying involved in the world of music is still important to me; I love supporting my wife, Taylor, in her opera career and attending her many performances. I try to keep my chops in shape by playing my trombone in my spare time, whether it’s on my own personal projects or with a local ensemble. Likewise, I enjoy making myself available to mentor other young musicians.

My goal is to use my unique background in music to bring a different perspective to the teams and businesses I work with to create the best possible products that stand out from the competition.

2015 - 2019

Bachelor of Arts in Music Education

Augustana University

Studied with Vance Shoemaker, Peter Folliard, and Jason Roseth. Received training in music education and all-grades education. Heavily performance focused - participated in lead roles in the Augustana Band, Orchestra, Jazz Band, Trombone Choir, Trombone Quartet, and Brass Choir. Winner of the 2018 Concerto/Aria competition to perform the Grondahl Trombone Concerto with the orchestra. Performed Carnival of Venice with the band throughout a tour of China.

Tenor Trombone
Euphonium
Alto Trombone
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2019 - 2021

Master of Music in Trombone Performance

University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music

Received nearly a full ride scholarship to attend and acted as Music Library Teaching Assistant for the CCM Wind Symphony. Participated in the CCM Wind Symphony, Symphony Orchestra, Brass Choir, Trombone Choir, and Trombone Quartet. Performed in the American Trombone Workshop with the Trombone Choir and Quartet.

Tenor Trombone
Alto Trombone
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2024

Certification - Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)

Knowledgable in cloud concepts, core Azure services, and how to use Azure management governance features and tools.

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2021 - PRESENT

Software Developer

SentriLock

Build and maintain critical web, api, and mobile components of SentriKey Showing Service™, aid in production support for discovered defects and incoming customer support tickets, help define new feature work, mentor junior developers, and work with other internal teams to ensure all company products coordinate with one another.

PHP/Laravel
Angular
NestJS
HTML/SCSS
Typescript
SQL
Elasticsearch
SendGrid
Bootstrap
GitLab
node.js
Firebase
GCP
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2021 - PRESENT

Account Lead

Seven Hills Technology

Improve clients’ businesses by building creative, impactful technology, learn the ins and outs of their domain in order to effectively coach them on best practices and how to provide the best possible product, and maintain positive relationships with clients while managing an internal team. Collaborate with colleagues on all company projects, and continuously work on professional development.

C#
.NET
Azure
Python
Django
React Native
Postgres
Typer
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2020 - 2021

Junior Developer

Booth or Table

Worked on innovative restaurant check-in software tailored towards new business developing UI of dashboard and reusable components and connecting front end to the api resources.

React
node.js
redux
HTML/CSS
Javascript
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2020 - PRESENT

Freelance Software Developer

I’m always looking for opportunities to help small business grow through state-of-the-art websites or web applications. I specialize in helping artists effectively find and communicate with their audience.

React
node.js
SQL
HTML/SCSS
Firebase
Next.js
React Native
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2017 - PRESENT

Alternate Trombonist

Sioux City Symphony Orchestra

Considered as an alternate player for works that require extra players or for when full time members are unavailable. Performed as 3rd trombone in the sound track for Start Wars - A New Hope that was played in conjunction with the film.

Tenor Trombone
Alto Trombone
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2017 - PRESENT

Private Instructor

Teach dedicated middle school and high school low brass students. Emphasize musicality as the ultimate goal while gaining an understanding of fundamentals and ear training to achieve it. Always looking to bring more students into the studio who are willing to put in the work.

Tenor Trombone
Alto Trombone
Euphonium
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2015 - 2019

Assistant Director of Marching Band

Brandon Valley High School

Worked as low brass instructor and assisted in direction of the entire ensemble throughout band camp every summer, evening rehearsals, and at competitions. Fostered a close relationship with the low brass section in and out of rehearsal. Tough an emphasis on breathing technique and fundamental marching technique as part of my role.

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2014 - 2015

Marching Member

Madison Scouts

Member of the 2014 and 2015 Madison Scouts Drum Corps. Achieved peak marching performance through 100% dedication to the craft and to the group. Rehearsed for 12-13 hours every day for 1 month of spring training. Worked as bus loader to ensure that the transitions between housing sites and shows efficiently. Participated in the DCI Performers Showcase as a Trombone Quartet.

1st Baritone
3rd Euphonium
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Syntropi

Syntropi

A gig economy platform where users record and submit videos for compensation. These videos are then purchased in bulk by companies to enhance and train video-generative AI models. The platform includes a mobile app for seamless user interaction, an admin website for managing users and data, and a CLI tool for customers to download eligible video data directly from a GCP bucket.

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SentriLock

SentriLock

A real-estate showing service integrated with electronic lockboxes, SentriLock’s primary product. Built primarily with PHP, NestJS, and Angular.

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Azelo

Azelo

A HIPAA compliant, all-in-one tool for healthcare providers to manage and communicate with their clients

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Timtothy Anderson Trombone

Timtothy Anderson Trombone

Portfolio for Cincinnati based professional trombonist, Timothy Anderson.

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GW Motorsports LLC

GW Motorsports LLC

Website for DFW area motorsports shop demonstrating specializations and allowing for easy contact.

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Carnival of Venice, Herbert L. Clarke

After performing this work solo with the Augustana band, I performed this multiple times during a tour throughout China.

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Trombone Concerto, Launy Grondahl

I performed this solo with the Augustana Orchestra as a result of winning the Concerto/Aria competition in 2018. Four total winners were chosen from the university.

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Malaguena Extreme and Variations arr. Jerry Ascione

A trombone quartet arrangement of a popular jazz tune played with the Augustana Band. Originally arranged for the US Air Force Band, I wrote a grant so our university could get the funding to perform this. Our quartet performed it memorized.

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Senior Degree Recital

The culmination of my undergraduate studies at Augustana University. Inluces works by Mozart, Rabe, Pryor, Adler, Cosma, and Sparke on alto trombone, tenor trombone, and euphonium

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