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Jay Kim
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Jay Kim

Software Engineer

I develop web and mobile applications that simplify everyday tasks. I focus on thoughtful AI integration and accessible design, making them usable by everyone.

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Languages

JavaScript iconJavaScriptTypeScript iconTypeScriptPython iconPythonJava iconJavaSQL iconSQLHTML iconHTMLCSS iconCSS

Frameworks

React iconReactNext.js iconNext.jsNode.js iconNode.jsExpress.js iconExpress.jsDjango iconDjangoFastAPI iconFastAPI

Cloud / DevOps

AWS iconAWSDocker iconDockerCI/CD iconCI/CD

Testing

Playwright iconPlaywrightCypress iconCypressVitest iconVitest

AI / ML

TensorFlow iconTensorFlowScikit-learn iconScikit-learnPandas iconPandasNumPy iconNumPy

Tools

Git iconGitVS Code iconVS CodeGitHub Copilot iconGitHub CopilotGPT iconGPTClaude iconClaudenpm iconnpmyarn iconyarnSlack iconSlackNotion iconNotionFigma iconFigma

Experience

Mar 2025 - Present

Salt Lake City, UT

  • Contributed to a $1.6M+ NSF-funded open-source platform enabling researchers to design and analyze data visualization studies.
  • Increased automated test coverage to 93% by implementing comprehensive unit, end-to-end, and database tests, ensuring reliability for large datasets and edge cases.
  • Built reusable, accessible UI components and improved rendering performance through virtualization techniques.

Aug 2023 - Dec 2024

Salt Lake City, UT

  • Managed a multi-modal self-tracking system for power wheelchairs on the Particle Boron IoT platform. Ensured seamless data collection and achieved 100% user satisfaction among 9 participants.
  • Analyzed 1,000+ Reddit posts focused on spinal cord injuries. Categorized 39 key life factors influencing how individuals adapt to new physical abilities.

Projects

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reVISit

Platform for creating, publishing, and sharing interactive visualization studies.

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Stock Price Predictor

Machine-learning web app for forecasting stock trends from historical market data.

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Online Board Game

Real-time multiplayer board game with synchronized turns and session state.

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Pantry Helper

Inventory and analytics platform supporting food pantry operations and donation workflows.

Publications

IMWUT2025

Design and Evaluation of a Power Wheelchair-Based Self-tracking System to Prevent Pressure Ulcers

Tamanna Motahar, Brandon Rivera-Melo, Ross Imburgia, Yeonjae Kim, James Gardner, Jeffrey Rosenbluth, Jason Wiese

We present and evaluate a power-wheelchair self-tracking system designed to support pressure-ulcer prevention through continuous behavioral monitoring and actionable feedback.

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CHI2025

Understanding the Training Experiences of Competitive Skiers with Tetraplegia

Tamanna Motahar, Yeonjae Kim, Eden Fisher, Jason Wiese

This paper investigates the training practices and support needs of competitive skiers with tetraplegia, highlighting barriers and opportunities for technology-supported coaching and self-management.

DOI

ASSETS2024

Exploring how People with Spinal Cord Injuries Seek Support on Social Media

Tamanna Motahar, Sara Nurollahian, Yeonjae Kim, Marina Kogan, Jason Wiese

This work studies how individuals with spinal cord injuries seek peer support on social platforms, revealing patterns in emotional support, information exchange, and adaptation strategies.

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