Projects
Things I build for fun
I love making things. These are side projects I've built on nights and weekends — partly to learn, partly because it's fun, and partly because the best way to understand technology is to use it.
Resume Runner
LiveAn interactive game where you jump over career milestones to build my resume in real time. Clear all seven blocks — from undergrad to Waymo — to see the full picture. Built with HTML5 Canvas and React.
jake-chen.com
LiveThis site — designed and coded from scratch. Next.js 14, TypeScript, Tailwind, MDX. Custom design system, dark mode, dynamic OG images, reading progress bar. Zero templates.
Justify the Spend
LiveAI-powered toolkit that helps professionals get internal approval for conferences, travel, and events. Generates approval emails, budget calculators, ROI templates, and planning tools so you can make the case to leadership.
Don't Send Yet
LivePreview your iOS push notification before you hit send. See exactly what users see on their lock screen — because the first line is the only line most people read.
VeraRide
LiveUpload a dealer quote or photo and get instant analysis. Flags hidden fees, checks financing and lease terms for red flags, and gives you clear negotiation scripts so you never overpay for a car.
More things in the works. If you're building something cool, I'd love to hear about it.