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Vin Jones

Builder, engineer, and product-minded problem solver.

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Vin

Software Engineer & Co-Founder

Hello, Palantir Team!

I'm excited about the opportunity to contribute to Palantir's mission of building the future. As someone who's built scalable software solutions from the ground up, I'm particularly drawn to your focus on turning complex data into actionable insights. My experience building automation tools and data-driven applications aligns perfectly with Palantir's approach to solving the world's most important problems through technology.

Relevant Experience

STU Planning - Co-Founder & Lead Developer

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Built and scaled a student planning platform from concept to production, demonstrating the kind of scrappiness and resourcefulness that drives innovation. Developed automated course scheduling algorithms, implemented real-time data processing, and created scalable cloud infrastructure to serve thousands of users.

AutomationScalabilityData Processing

Technical Deep Dive: Building STU

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A detailed technical breakdown of how I architected and built STU from scratch, including challenges with data modeling, performance optimization, and scaling decisions. This post demonstrates my approach to solving complex technical problems and building robust systems.

System DesignProblem SolvingTechnical Leadership

Untitled Battle Squares - Game Development

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A fun, interactive demonstration of my full-stack development skills. Built with React, TypeScript, and Canvas API, featuring real-time game mechanics, mobile-responsive controls, and clean code architecture. Perfect for a quick 2-minute break during interviews!

TypeScriptReactCreative Problem Solving

Resources

Resume & Portfolio

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Let's Connect

Ready to discuss how I can contribute to Palantir's mission? I'd love to hear from you.

Email: mattej5@byu.edu