About Me

Bridging the gap between cutting-edge AI research and real-world applications

Jake Abendroth

My Journey

I'm a Computer Science student at the University of San Francisco with a concentration in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. As the CTO and co-founder of Finlingo, I'm passionate about leveraging AI to solve real-world problems and make technology more accessible.

My journey began with curiosity about how machines can learn and think. This led me to explore deep learning, natural language processing, and the fascinating intersection of AI with education technology. At Finlingo, I lead our engineering team in building an AI-powered financial education platform that's revolutionizing how people learn about finance.

When I'm not coding or strategizing product development, I enjoy participating in AI research competitions, and exploring the latest developments in generative AI and large language models.

San Francisco, CA
Available for Opportunities
2025
AI Focus
8+
Languages
2025
Startup CTO
Active
Team Lead

Technical Expertise

Specialized in AI/ML with full-stack development capabilities

Leadership & Strategy

Technical Leadership

Advanced
CTO at FinlingoTeam building & mentoring

Product Strategy

Advanced
AI-powered EdTech platformMarket analysis

Startup Operations

Advanced
Co-founder experienceBusiness development

Programming Languages

Python

Expert
AI/ML modelsData processingFinlingo algorithms

TypeScript/JavaScript

Advanced
Finlingo platformFull-stack development

Rust

Proficient
Argus (File Integrity Monitor)Systems programming

C/C++

Proficient
BaseX (Encoding Library)Low-level optimization

Java

Proficient
SudokuFracCalcBabyNames

AI & Machine Learning

Machine Learning

Advanced
Finlingo learning algorithmsPredictive models

Natural Language Processing

Advanced
Conversational AIText analysis

Deep Learning

Proficient
Neural networksComputer vision

Data Science

Advanced
Statistical analysisData visualization

Modern Technologies

React/Next.js

Advanced
Finlingo frontendPortfolio website

Node.js

Advanced
Backend servicesAPI development

AI/ML Integration

Proficient
Finlingo AI featuresEducational algorithms

Database Design

Proficient
Scalable data architecturePerformance tuning

Git & DevOps

Advanced
CI/CD pipelinesTeam collaboration

Education & Experience

My journey from student to startup CTO

CTO & Co-Founder

Finlingo

2025 - Present

Leading technical strategy and development of an AI-powered financial education platform. Building scalable systems, managing technical teams, and driving product innovation in the EdTech space.

AI/ML Integration
Team Leadership
Product Strategy
Scalable Architecture

Computer Science Student

University of San Francisco

Aug 2023 - Present

Pursuing Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with concentration in Artificial Intelligence. Balancing academic excellence with real-world startup experience. Expected graduation: Dec 2026/May 2027.

Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning
Academic Excellence
Research Projects

Open Source Developer

Personal Projects

2023 - Present

Developed multiple high-impact open-source projects including Argus (file integrity monitor in Rust) and BaseX (encoding library in C). Focus on performance, security, and developer experience.

Rust Development
C/C++ Programming
Security Tools
Performance Optimization

Team Member

Togo's Sandwiches

Mar 2022 - Apr 2023

Delivered exceptional customer service in high-paced environment, handling 50+ transactions per shift. Developed strong attention to detail and communication skills that translate to technical leadership.

Customer Service
Team Collaboration
Attention to Detail
Communication