Preferred Toolset
Who Am I?
I am a Senior Software Engineer Team Lead with over 9 years of experience, specializing in full-stack development. My expertise lies in architecting and implementing scalable systems with RESTful APIs and microservices using NodeJS for backend development. On the frontend, I leverage ReactJS to create responsive and modern user interfaces.
I am committed to maintaining high-quality code through Test-Driven Development (TDD) and automated testing frameworks. My proficiency in DevOps allows me to seamlessly deploy applications on serverless AWS infrastructure, utilizing services such as Lambda, S3, SQS, and CloudFormation for robust and scalable solutions.
As a proactive leader and quick learner, I excel in taking ownership of software projects from conception to deployment. I am passionate about understanding existing systems, identifying areas for improvement, and driving innovation. My leadership style emphasizes mentoring and collaboration, ensuring team members grow and thrive. I am dedicated to sharing my knowledge and fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence.
My Core Toolset
- Frontend: ReactJS, AngularJS, Svelte
- Backend: NodeJS (RestfulAPIs, Microservices), NextJS, Firebase Cloud Functions
- Databases: mySQL, MongoDB, ELK
- Build Tools: Vite, GulpJS
- Testing: JestJS, CypressJS
- Host Tools: IaC through AWS /w serverless prefered
- SDLC: Zeplin/Figma, Jira, Git, AWS
Reach out
Inquire with me by sending an email, and let me know what you're looking for and how I can best help you and your business.
Career
(PHP, JavaScript)
Software Projects
MicroSaaS Base App
Learning Svelte and Firebase ecosystem alongside Stripe as a foundation for creating MicroSaaS projects that solve real world problems for businesses
Hosting: Firebase
State: Coming Soon
Zoanthid Coral Image Recognition (AI)
There are thousands of Zoanthid morphs. I love the coral species and wanted to create a tool that will identify whatever morph or variation you throw at it through a combination of image recognition and artificial intelligence (AI)
Tech: Python, Selenium, Tensorflow
Current State: Image Curation - 1700+ named variations gathered so far
Collecting enough of a sample size is important prior to doing the AI steps.
Matt's Wordpress Blog
Hosted and maintained by me on my personal server
Travel, Dev and Investing Blog
State: Live
Matt's Blog
AITB Wordpress Blog
Adventure In The Backcountry
Hosting and maintaining the blog on a Ubuntu Digital Ocean server
State: Live
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