Jake Mottershead

I Don’t Just Learn AI – I Build Tools That Think


I build working software that solves real problems → right now.

From chatbots to mortgage tools, I’ve developed real Python-based apps using AI, APIs, and automation → not someday, but today.

This site isn’t a résumé. It’s proof.

Why I build

I’m not waiting to be hired to build great things.

I’m doing it now → and sharing the journey as I go.

I’ve created tools that make life easier, smarter, or just more fun.

Not because I was told to, but because I’m driven to solve problems with code and AI.

This portfolio shows how I think, what I build, and why I’m serious about becoming an AI engineer.

Featured Projects

🤖 HomePay AI (In Development)

Problem: Most people have no idea how to optimize their mortgage.

Spreadsheets confuse. Banks overwhelm. Clarity? Rare and expensive.

Solution: An AI-powered clarifier built on top of my mortgage calculator.

HomePay AI reads your loan and budget, then gives plain-English answers to your questions, like:

“Should I switch to fortnightly?”

or

“How much will $100 extra save me?”

It’s like having a mortgage playbook in your pocket.

Disclaimer: This is not financial advice.

This tool is for informational and educational use only.


For personalised mortgage advice, please consult a licensed financial adviser.

🧮 Mortgage Calculator

Problem: Online mortgage tools are either boring, broken, or bank-owned.

None help you actually make better decisions.

Solution: A Streamlit-powered calculator that models redraws, extra repayments, interest hikes, fees, and more.

Instantly compare two loan strategies. Download charts. Get smarter with every click.

Disclaimer: This is not financial advice.

This tool is for informational and educational use only.


For personalised mortgage advice, please consult a licensed financial adviser.

🍕 AI OrderBot for Pizza Shops

Problem: Ordering pizza online shouldn’t feel like filling out a government form.

Static menus, dropdowns, and endless checkboxes?

They’re killing the appetite before the crust even hits the oven.

Solution: A conversational AI bot that takes your pizza order like a real staff member would.

NLP-powered, fully functional, and trained to make dinner easier.

💡 Advice Fetcher

Problem: Sometimes, you just need a random pearl of wisdom to kickstart your day (or debug).

Solution: A lightweight app that fetches motivational advice from an API.

One click, one quote, zero excuses.

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🔧 What I’m Learning

I’m diving deep into the real tools powering AI today:

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🧠 Hugging Face Transformers

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🔗 LangChain + vector databases

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⚙️ Streamlit, APIs, and open-source models

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💬 Chatbot architecture using NLP + LLMs

💬 What People Say

“Jake is one of those rare junior devs who ships. He learns fast and builds tools people actually want to use.”

Isabella Hinder | Mentor

📬 Let’s Connect

Want to collaborate, hire, or chat about AI and dev?

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Email:
j.mottram@protonmail.com

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