Available for Summer 2027 SWE Internships

Hello, I'm

Jake Pajerski

Information Systems Student @ Carnegie Mellon University

Software Engineering Minor · Software Engineering and IT Intern

Information Systems student at Carnegie Mellon University building full-stack software — from Ruby on Rails applications with testing and CI to React Native apps and AI-assisted tooling.

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Engineer, builder, problem solver

Who I Am

I am an Information Systems student at Carnegie Mellon University with a Software Engineering minor, seeking Summer 2027 software engineering internships. I focus on full-stack development, testing, and deploying applications that support real operational needs.

What I Build

Internal Ruby on Rails applications with authentication, role-based access, and PostgreSQL; React Native apps with real-time updates; and Python tools for image processing and recommendation logic.

Current Technical Interests

  • Full-Stack Development
  • Testing and CI
  • Database Design
  • Application Security
  • Mobile Development

Beyond Software

When I'm not coding, you'll find me playing soccer, running, competing in quiz bowl, or reading. Balance keeps me sharp.

  • Soccer
  • Running
  • Quiz Bowl
  • Reading

Impact & outcomes

Accomplishment-focused roles across enterprise software, education, and entrepreneurship.

Nemacolin Resort

Software Engineering and IT Intern

Nemacolin Resort · Farmington, PA

  • Designed and built an internal Ruby on Rails 8 application to centralize IT resources, links, and documentation for 20+ administrators
  • Implemented bcrypt authentication and role-based access control with CanCanCan (Admin, Manager, Editor, Viewer) and per-record visibility controls
  • Modeled a normalized PostgreSQL database with foreign keys, indexes, soft deletion, audit trails, and full-text search using pg_search
Key Technologies
Ruby on Rails 8 PostgreSQL RSpec CanCanCan GitHub Actions Linux
Soroban Capital Partners LP

IT Consultant

Soroban Capital Partners LP · New York City, NY (Remote)

  • Audited 125+ hours across 50+ AI-generated financial transcripts for speaker attribution, financial terminology, and numerical accuracy in investor-facing materials
  • Documented recurring error patterns to standardize human review of AI-generated financial content
Focus Areas
AI Content Review Financial Data Quality Assurance
The 5th C Academy

AI and Software Development Teaching Assistant

The 5th C Academy · Los Altos, CA (Remote)

  • Mentored 100+ students through full-stack and AI application development with debugging support, code review, and individualized capstone guidance
  • Taught Python, JavaScript, REST APIs, databases, LLMs, prompt engineering, and model integration for end-to-end applications
Key Technologies
Python JavaScript REST APIs Databases LLMs
Pajerski Precision Detailing

Founder and Owner

Pajerski Precision Detailing · Uniontown, PA

  • Founded a detailing business that completed 50+ client engagements and generated $5,000+ in revenue
  • Earned 80% of new business through referrals and achieved 95% customer retention
Skills Applied
Entrepreneurship Operations Client Management

Engineering case studies

Deep dives into problems solved, architectures designed, and lessons learned.

Internal Application

Nemacolin IT Resource Application

Internal Ruby on Rails 8 application that centralizes IT resources, links, and documentation for 20+ administrators.

Timeline
May 2026 – Present
Role
Software Engineering and IT Intern
Status
Active · Private Repository
Type
Full-Stack Web Application

What I learned: Pairing RBAC, audit trails, RSpec coverage, and GitHub Actions security checks before Linux deployment keeps internal apps safer to ship.

Ruby on Rails 8 PostgreSQL RSpec CanCanCan GitHub Actions
Private Repository
Mobile Application

OnlyOdds

React Native and Supabase application for creating prediction markets, placing predictions, and following live market updates.

Timeline
October 2025 – Present
Role
Developer
Status
Active
Type
Mobile Application

What I learned: Real-time subscriptions and client-side conflict-resolution logic are central when markets update concurrently.

React Native Supabase JavaScript
Private Repository App Store
Algorithm + Image Processing

Pins & Pieces

Python outfit recommendation engine using image processing, automated garment tagging, and a custom backtracking algorithm.

Timeline
March 2025 – April 2025
Role
Collaborative Developer
Status
Completed
Type
Algorithm + Image Processing

What I learned: Converting wardrobe photos into structured garment attributes makes constraint-based outfit generation practical.

Python Image Processing Backtracking
Private Repository Live Demo
Web Development

Personal Portfolio

This site — engineered for performance, accessibility, and recruiter-first storytelling.

Timeline
2026
Role
Designer and Developer
Status
Live
Type
Web Development

What I learned: Content hierarchy and intentional UX matter more than visual effects — recruiters engage with clarity before polish.

HTML CSS JavaScript
GitHub Live Demo
Informational Web

Duquesne Incline Website

Responsive informational site showcasing Pittsburgh's historic landmark with modern web standards.

Timeline
March 2025 – May 2025
Role
Front-End Developer
Status
Completed
Type
Informational Web

What I learned: Information architecture is as critical as visual design — scannable structure keeps dense content accessible on mobile.

HTML CSS JavaScript
GitHub Live Demo

Technologies in practice

Every skill is backed by real projects and professional experience.

Languages

Python
Pins & Pieces5th C Academy
JavaScript
OnlyOdds5th C Academy
Ruby
NemacolinNemacolin Internship
SQL
NemacolinDatabase Systems
C
CMU Coursework
HTML / CSS
PortfolioApplication Development
Bash
Linux Deployment

Frameworks

Ruby on Rails
Nemacolin
React
Web Framework
React Native
OnlyOdds
Hotwire
Nemacolin
Turbo
Nemacolin
Stimulus
Nemacolin
Tailwind CSS
Nemacolin

Databases and Platforms

PostgreSQL
NemacolinOnlyOdds
Supabase
OnlyOdds
SQLite
CMU Coursework
MongoDB
CMU Coursework

Testing

RSpec
Nemacolin800+ examples
FactoryBot
Nemacolin
SimpleCov
Nemacolin100% line coverage

Security

CanCanCan
NemacolinRBAC
Brakeman
NemacolinGitHub Actions
bundler-audit
NemacolinGitHub Actions

Tools and Infrastructure

Git
Version Control
GitHub
All Projects
Linux
NemacolinInternal Deployment
GitHub Actions
NemacolinCI
systemd
Nemacolin

Recruiter snapshot

Everything you need in 30 seconds — full PDF below.

Jake Pajerski

Education

B.S. Information Systems, CMU; Software Engineering Minor · May 2028

Current Role

Software Engineering and IT Intern @ Nemacolin Resort

Seeking

Summer 2027 Software Engineering Internships

Core Technologies

Ruby on Rails · PostgreSQL · React Native · Python · JavaScript

Phone

724-984-6497

Expected Graduation

May 2028

Availability

Summer 2027 · Open to relocation and remote

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Available Summer 2027 Open to relocation Open to remote
100+ students mentored as a TA
800+ RSpec examples with 100% line coverage
125+ hours of AI transcript review
$5K+ revenue · 50+ client engagements
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Open to opportunities

Let's build something together

I'm actively seeking Summer 2027 Software Engineering internship opportunities at companies where I can contribute to impactful, well-engineered products. I'd love to connect.

Location Pittsburgh, PA Phone 724-984-6497 Availability Summer 2027 internships Remote Open Relocation Open