Jake West

January 2012

Jake graduated from Rutgers University with a double major in Journalism and Political Science.

At Rutgers, Jake had the incredible honor of mentoring under Pulitzer Prize recipient Robert Montemayor as a Staff Writer for the Latino Information Network at Rutgers.
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While still attending university, Jake achieved his first freelance role with the Trenton Times.
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Feb 2012

After graduating, Jake began his career with Kalika FM, a leading radio station in Nepal, where he traveled across the country, as well as to India and China, covering a diverse array of stories, events, and breaking news.

He trained local reporters in journalism, built a vibrant social media following, and took on the role of "Villainous Jack" in a nationally broadcast radio drama.
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April 2013

Jake joined the New Jersey Herald as a Photojournalist, contributing to one of the oldest and most respected publications in the country, founded in 1829.

He covered breaking news, in-depth features, and human interest stories, with his award-winning photography and reporting earning recognition from the Associated Press.

Some of his most influential work, centered on social justice and human rights, and is showcased in The Legacy Museum.

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September 2017

Jake joined Fortress Controls, a leading provider of security and access control solutions, as a Field Technician.

His success in the field quickly earned him a promotion to Sales Manager, where he achieved 60 times the sales quota, generating $30 million in sales against a $500,000 target.
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see How Jake Reached These Goals

March 2020

During COVID-19, Jake adapted to the new normal by honing his ability to lead and collaborate remotely. He worked on freelance and consulting projects, leveraging his expertise to help businesses navigate the challenges of digital transformation and remote operations.

June 2020

Jake joined ProtectedBy.AI as a Client Manager, where he addressed the complex needs of governments and organizations worldwide with innovative and tailored solutions.

In addition to managing high-stakes projects in the United States, Jake also took on key roles in international contracts based in South Africa.
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In this role, Jake advanced ProtectedBy.AI's mission to combat fraud, waste, abuse, and corruption by delivering cutting-edge AI and cybersecurity solutions that ensured secure and efficient operations.

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January 2022

When Jake joined CodeLock, it was initially a capability offered under the umbrella of ProtectedBy.AI.
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As Chief Marketing Officer, he played a pivotal role in transforming that concept into a globally recognized start-up.
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Through innovative marketing campaigns, he drove a 30x increase in web traffic and digital sales, while redesigning the UI/UX to highlight the platform’s advanced capabilities.

April 2023

In 2023, CodeLock was recognized as a Top 200 Global Start-Up at TechCrunch Disrupt.

CodeLock has since gone on to receive a number of accolades, including the Cyber50 Award from NVTC, and received the Moxie Award for Digital Marketing Innovation, and the 2024 Product of the Year award from Products That Count.

December 2024

CodeLock secured a groundbreaking patent, boosting its market value and positioning it as a as a top-tier acquisition opportunity - much to Jake’s satisfaction - given his vested equity.

Former journalist turned executive leader with a knack for driving multimillion-dollar growth

Marketing

Branding

Strategic Sales

UI / UX Design