Jacken Holland
Developer & Operator of HikeWise
About Jacken
I'm the developer and operator behind HikeWise. I graduated from the University of Central Florida and have spent the years since building web and mobile applications for businesses of all sizes — from small local companies to products that serve thousands of users.
Traveling to over 20 countries gave me a different perspective on how people learn and work in different contexts. That global experience directly shapes how we think about HikeWise: it needs to work for students everywhere, not just one type of learner in one kind of school.
On the technical side, I handle everything from the website and infrastructure to the app development and deployment. I write code, manage the product, and make sure the technology behind HikeWise actually delivers on what Nikolai's education research says students need.
Background
University of Central Florida
Graduated from UCF with a foundation in technology and business that shapes how HikeWise is built and operated.
20+ Countries
Has traveled to and operated in over 20 countries, bringing a global perspective to product design and understanding diverse student needs.
Full-Stack Developer
Several years of experience building web and mobile applications. Develops websites and apps for small and medium-sized businesses.
App Developer
Has built multiple apps from concept to deployment, including apps heading to the App Store. HikeWise is the latest in that portfolio.