HELLO WORLD, MY NAME IS

Jacob Sussan

Software Engineer

Contact@JacobSussan.com​
About Me

I am a full stack web developer, software engineer, and rock climber. Based in New York, building products for people all over the world.

Portfolio

Quick Elements

https://quickelements.com At Quick Elements, I created several products as well as internal tools. I delivered…

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Connected Consumer Fuel

At Connected Consumer Fuel, I developed software solutions for fuel delivery companies & heating oil…

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ArchezX

https://archezx.com Over the past 10 years, I have designed numerous websites via my brand ArchezX,…

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I use code to make computers do my bidding…

It all started when I was 7 years old. I got my first computer and I thought it was magic. The way you could create things using just a computer fascinated me. I would upgrade my computer myself, giving it more ram or a new hard drive, until I saved enough to build a whole new computer. I remember researching and ordering the parts from Tiger Direct (RIP), and I was super excited when they arrived, I built my first computer when I was 11 years old, and everyone at school thought I was a genius. To be honest, building a computer is like putting a Lego set together, it’s really not all that impressive… but no one had to know that when I was 11 😛

I remember trying to teach myself how to program in Java when I was 10 so I could make my own video game. I gave up many times but eventually I found this YouTube tutorial series by The New Boston. I was determined to figure out everything about programming so I could make my own game someday. I think I probably spent an average of 10 hours a day on my computer when I was a kid… I started modding games like Minecraft, adding new ores & letting myself fly (this was before creative mode was a thing). I made my own server and created a re-creation of Call of Duty, in Minecraft. I wish I still had some of the code for it, but it probably wasn’t that great (I wrote it when I was like 12 or 13).

Work Experience

Jan 2022 – PRESENT (2+ years)

Quick Elements

Software Engineer

  • Developed a range of plugins, from simple gift card setups to complex event management systems, catering to specific client needs.
  • Integrated WordPress backend with Laravel framework, allowing clients to edit their websites through their Quick Elements dashboard.
  • Built and implemented SEO marketing tools (SEO dashboard for keyword research, rank tracking, and competitor analysis). I also improved technical SEO templates for all client websites, made performance improvements (increasing pagespeed scores), and more.
  • Developed CRM tools that improved lead tracking, client management, and communication for both clients and internal teams.
  • Created an email marketing platform for crafting targeted campaigns, cart abandonment reminders, newsletters, and promotional offers to drive conversions.
  • Identified opportunities for optimization and created scripts to automate operations.
  • Created and maintained internal/partner REST APIs using MVC design practices.
Jan 2019 – Dec 2021 (3 years)

Connected Consumer Fuel

Software Engineer

  • Designed and built a web platform for fuel delivery companies. Key features include delivery management, billing, smart degree day prediction, route planning, and more.
  • Designed and built a user-friendly online marketplace called Fuel Snap that connects heating oil/propane customers with dealers. Fuel Snap is also available in the “Smart Oil” Android & iOS apps.
  • Designed landing pages, app screens, online dashboards, and more for the Smart Oil Gauge.
  • Built numerous custom websites for heating oil and propane delivery companies.
  • Designed user-friendly interfaces for landing pages, mobile apps, and dashboards.
  • Implemented various automation solutions to improve efficiency and productivity across operations.
May 2017 – Oct 2018 (1 year)

Forax Hosting

Full Stack Developer

  • Built landing pages, set up servers, configured them with LAMP, set up virtual hosts, and cpanel.
  • Developed the company’s website, which includes site management tools for end-users, as well as load-balancing scripts, and other internal systems.
  • Built payment integrations, support systems, resource management dashboards, and backup scripts.
Jan 2014 – Jan 2018 (4 years)

ArchezX

Freelance Web Developer

  • Designed numerous websites using basic HTML/CSS, WordPress, Squarespace, Webflow, Shopify, Replo, etc.
  • Implemented backends using Node.js to PHP, Python (Flask/Django), etc. 
  • Implemented frontends using React, jQuery, Vue, vanilla HTML/CSS, etc.