About

Systems-minded engineering with a strong emphasis on clarity.

I am CTO and cofounder of Stride with experience spanning embedded systems, research tooling, and technical instruction. I am currently pursuing an M.S. in Computer Engineering at Georgia Tech after earning a B.S. in Computer Engineering with a minor in Computer Science from BYU.

Professional snapshotUpdated March 2026
Location
Alpharetta, GA
Email
jacobdanderson@gmail.com
Phone
404-626-0025

I care about building dependable systems that connect hardware, firmware, and intuitive interfaces. Whether I am prototyping sensor networks or teaching a student through a new programming concept, I focus on measurable outcomes, maintainability, and clear communication.

Portrait of Jacob Anderson
Technical toolkit

Languages and frameworks

CC++JavaPythonTypeScriptHTML/CSSJavaScriptVueVitesseReactSwiftUI
Core strengths

Where I create the most value

  • Embedded systems & microcontroller programming
  • Sensor integration (I2C, BLE, industrial telemetry)
  • Signal processing & data analysis
  • Technical instruction & curriculum design
Languages

Communication beyond code

English · Spanish (fluent) · Portuguese (conversational)

Education

Academic background

ProgramAug 2025 – Present

M.S. Computer Engineering

Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA

  • GPA 4.0
  • Graduate focus on building broad, systems-level expertise across multiple computer engineering domains.
ProgramAug 2020 – Apr 2025

B.S. Computer Engineering, Minor in Computer Science

Brigham Young University, Provo, UT

  • GPA 3.79
  • Coursework: Embedded Systems, Advanced Digital Systems, BLE Networking, Software Design, Web Programming
Recognition

Achievements

  • Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
  • Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society
Beyond the lab

Community and personal interests

  • Study Abroad at Georgia Tech Lorraine in Metz, France (2015 & 2016)
  • FIRST LEGO League robotics team member (2011 – 2014)
  • Volunteer at the Shakespeare Tavern of Atlanta