Jacob Ikola

Made significant contributions to both internal infrastructure and client-facing solutions. I ultimately led the initiative to create and implement a company-wide design system. Simultaneously, I served as a dedicated 1:1 client-facing developer, managing expectations, translating business requirements into technical solutions, and consistently delivering exceptional end results. I also contributed to the ongoing development and maintenance of Auctioneer Software—including feature development, bug fixes, and performance optimizations.

Consulted on diverse design-focused projects, collaborating closely with both clients and more senior designers to deliver engaging and functional user experiences. My focus was on ensuring the technical feasibility and alignment of design solutions, working to address challenges and deliver practical, scalable outcomes. I leveraged tools like Figma to create detailed wireframes, mockups, and prototypes, as well as consistently provided technical consultations to proactively identify and resolve potential design or implementation issues.

Led development efforts, working alongside product, design, and sales teams to create a Learning Management System intended to help software developers grow and thrive through specialized learning paths. My role included balancing technical execution with user feedback and ensuring scalable, maintainable solutions. I regularly facilitated communication between technical teams and stakeholders through product demos and user interviews, and played a key role in creating a user-friendly e-learning dashboard that improved developer onboarding.