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Jacob Ferris

Economics, political science, finance, software, and analytical development.

About

Economics / Political Science / Finance / Software & Analytical Development

My work sits at the intersection of economics, finance, data analysis, and custom software development. I build systems that help organize information, surface trends, and make complex ideas easier to understand. Through academic research, client-facing financial experience, and independent development work, I have focused on turning large-scale economic, political, and financial questions into structured tools, research, and visual analysis.

Career

Financial Representative

Northwestern Mutual / May 2025 - February 2026
Worked directly with individuals and families to develop personalized financial plans aligned with their long-term goals, risk tolerance, and financial circumstances. Analyzed client data to evaluate insurance, retirement, savings, and risk management strategies while translating complex financial concepts into practical, actionable recommendations. Leveraged CRM systems, sales analytics, and custom workflow tools to improve business development, strengthen client relationships, and enhance operational efficiency.

Logistics Supervisor

Clancy Relocation & Logistics / August 2019 - May 2025
Led daily logistics operations by coordinating personnel, schedules, inventories, and project execution for both residential and commercial clients, including high-net-worth individuals and Fortune 500 organizations. Supervised and trained crews while maintaining safety, service quality, and operational efficiency in fast-paced environments. Reviewed inventory documentation, resolved complex operational challenges, and balanced customer expectations with business objectives through effective leadership, com
Academic FocusPolitical Science, Economics, Financial Analysis, Quantitative Research, Data Analytics
Professional FocusLeadership, Strategy, Communication, Operations, Efficiency, Execution
Technical FocusFinancial Analytics Platforms, Dashboards, Automation, Database Systems, Custom Software
Current DirectionFinance, Business Intelligence, Economic Research, Data Analytics, Process Optimization

Documents

Thesis Resume Request

What This Website Does

This website serves as a personal quantitative market analysis platform built to help me better understand the broader macroeconomic environment. Rather than functioning as a simple static portfolio, it has been developed as a working system for tracking market conditions, monitoring economic and financial indicators, and building structured tools that make market cycles and macro trends easier to interpret.

Its primary purpose is to support both analysis and investing through charts, dashboards, risk-focused tools, and custom data views. The site has been used to integrate external data through APIs, organize datasets for repeated use, and create visual frameworks for studying macro conditions, asset behavior, and shifts in market risk over time. It reflects both my interest as an active investor and my broader approach to understanding markets through quantitative analysis, structure, and long-range perspective.
Economic Analysis Platform Macro/Micro / Visualization / Data Structuring

Economic Analysis Platform

Workbench is a custom-built platform used to track, organize, and visualize economic indicators. This work has included indicator storage, chart interaction, timeframe aggregation, projection logic, and macro-focused workflow design.
Website & Tooling Web Development / Interfaces / UI/UX

Website & Tooling

My website has served as a modular home for pages that make my life easier, document hosting, planning systems, note tools, and custom interfaces. I have a preference for hand-built systems that can grow alongside new ideas and new projects.
Research & Thesis Work Political Economy / Risk Analysis / Projections

Research & Thesis Work

My thesis, Diminishing Democracy, examined long-term institutional, political, and economic deterioration in the United States. The broader research process involved historical pattern analysis, economic interpretation, and systemic risk framing based on historical patterns.
Finance & Strategy Background Finance / Client Strategy / Communication

Finance & Strategy Background

My professional experience has included advising conversations around long-term planning, financial protection, and client priorities. That foundation complements my technical work by grounding it in real-world decision making and communication.
Custom Dashboards UI / Data Views / Iteration

Custom Dashboards

Across multiple projects, I have built dashboards intended to make large sets of information more navigable. This includes structuring layouts, creating modular panels, and refining user-facing tools over time.
Data-Driven Development APIs / Storage / Transformation

Data-Driven Development

A recurring theme across my work is taking raw data, structuring it, and building interfaces that make it useful. That process sits at the core of how I approach analytical development.