Senior Data Engineer · Boston · NYC native
Hi, I'm Jacky.
I'm a Senior Data Engineer, originally from NYC and currently based in Boston. I focus on designing data platforms that stay reliable as companies grow, thinking about how things like orchestration, CI/CD, and production workflows fit together as one system.
Outside of work, I like building things for fun: apps, games, tools, and the occasional side project. This site is where I keep those, along with my writing and a growing personal guide to restaurants in NYC.
Recent projects
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Pokémon: Arena
A 1v1 turn-based Pokémon battle game. Pick a team of 5 Pokémon and fight a friend over WebSocket or a CPU opponent. Built on baked Gen 1 sprites, cries, and dex from PokeAPI.
Fjaka: A party game for the couch (or the back seat)
Dalmatian for the art of doing pleasant nothing. Everyone plays from their phone, the funniest answer to absurd prompts wins. Optional TV or laptop for the room view.
NYC Restaurant Guide
An ongoing guide to restaurants I've actually eaten at across NYC's five boroughs (plus the NJ spots I couldn't leave off). Filter by borough or cuisine.
Recent writing
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· 9 min read
I Automated the Most Tedious Grind in Final Fantasy VIII
Maxing stats in Final Fantasy VIII is less 'challenge' and more 'press confirm for eight hours.' I wrote a Python script that handles the whole grind with simulated keypresses.
· 2 min read
Creating a Practical Tool for Taxi/Uber Drivers
A complete overhaul of NYC DOT's taxi relief stand listing. Built on ground research and published as an interactive map drivers can use on the road.