Jared Seto

Software Engineer

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science from the Department of Information and Computer Sciences at the University of Hawaiʻi. Developed a strong foundation in software development, computational theory, and emerging technologies through academic coursework and technical projects. Passionate about building impactful technology solutions, solving real-world problems, and continuously expanding technical expertise through professional experience and collaborative development.

Interests: Software Engineering, Web Development, Game Development, Artificial Intelligence, Frontend Engineering

Projects

Aloha Archives: The Hawaii Open Data Portal 2024-12-04

A redesign of the current Hawaii Open Data Portal to allow for more ease of use.

Software Engineering Web Development JavaScript TypeScript React Bootstrap 5 Next.js PostgreSQL GitHub

Essays

Learning Software Engineering Through Team Challenges

15 Dec 2025

Introduction to ICS 414 ICS 414, Software Engineering II, was one of the most challenging and eye opening courses I have taken in the computer science program. The class focused on long term, team based software development, with students divided...

Software Engineering Course Reflection Learning Team Based Software Development Full Stack Development Professional Skills Development Project Based Learning

A Reflection on Software Engineering Education

18 Dec 2024

Software Engineering Course Software engineering is a diverse field encompassing many domains, each with unique challenges and opportunities. This course has provided a foundation in core principles like Open Source Software Development, Configuration Management, Functional Programming, Development Environments, Coding Standards,...

Software Engineering Learning Open Source Software Development Configuration Management Functional Programming Development Environments Coding Standards User Interface Frameworks Agile Project Management Design Patterns Ethics in Software Engineering

Implementing AI in Software Engineering

16 Dec 2024

Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a transformative force in education, reshaping how students and educators approach learning and teaching. In software engineering, where complexity often intersects with creativity, AI tools like ChatGPT and GitHub Co-Pilot are increasingly utilized to...

Software Engineering Learning Artificial Intelligence ChatGPT GitHub Co-Pilot

Efficiency in Web Development

09 Oct 2024

A Modern Approach to UI Development In the constantly changing landscape of web development, UI frameworks have become vital tools for developers. Among these, Bootstrap 5 stands out due to its extensive features and capabilities. At first glance, UI frameworks...

Software Engineering Learning Web Development UI Frameworks HTML CSS Bootstrap 5

The Value of Coding Standards

24 Sep 2024

Why Coding Standards Matter in Software Development In software engineering, discussions surrounding coding standards often get dismissed as trivial—focused solely on aesthetic choices like indentation or brace placement. However, I believe that coding standards represent a crucial pillar of software...

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Am I Asking Smart Questions?

11 Sep 2024

What are Stupid Questions? At some point in our lives, most of us have heard someone say, “There are no stupid questions.” This is wrong. Some questions can be considered stupid because they often lack the characteristics of a smart...

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