Jakob French | Projects

University of Alabama, College of Business

Conducted interviews with professors and TAs to gather requirements and pain points with the previous scheduling system.
Redesigned and rebuilt the internal scheduling system used by the College of Business.
Built a prototype that improved calendar functionality, streamlined availability input, and reduced scheduling conflicts.
Reduced administrative workload by introducing automated checks and conflict resolution logic.

Client project — a full-service residential interior design firm

Designed and built a marketing website for an interior design firm specializing in refined residential spaces, from kitchens and bathrooms to full home renovations.
Built a portfolio organized by room type with high-quality project photography, an About/story section, client testimonials, and contact details.
Delivered a clean, fast, mobile-friendly site that lets the design work speak for itself.

Designed and developed a responsive personal website from scratch to serve as both a digital resume and a project portfolio.
Built a single shared design system, reusable components, and scroll-based animations for a clean, modern feel.
Tested across multiple devices and browsers for a consistent, accessible experience.

Completed CS50's Introduction to Programming with Python and CS50's Introduction to Databases with SQL, covering data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming.
In the Python course, built several projects including a mini casino, a restaurant tip analyzer, and a Bitcoin price analyzer using a live API.
In the SQL course, learned database design, querying, and management — building mini databases (including a bed & breakfast) and working with large real-world datasets like ATL airport and MLB data.