Jake Kara is a seasoned technical advisor with extensive experience in software engineering and journalism. Currently serving as a Technical Advisor in the Newsroom AI Lab at Hacks/Hackers, Jake previously held the position of Senior Software Engineer at The Washington Post, where contributions included developing scalable newsroom applications and leading major projects like the Pulitzer Prize-winning Fatal Force database. Background includes roles as a Software Engineer supporting digital humanities at Yale University, Data Editor at The Connecticut Mirror, and Managing Editor at The Ridgefield Press, showcasing a blend of technical acumen and editorial expertise. Educational qualifications include a Master of Liberal Arts in Computer Software Engineering and a Bachelor of Arts in Professional Writing, both from Harvard Extension School, along with a Graduate Certificate in Software Engineering.
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