Hi, my name is

Martin.

I build things for the web

Experienced software engineer available to help small businesses with websites, integrations, and custom software solutions that are practical, reliable, and easy to maintain.

About Me

I am a software engineer with a passion for web development. I enjoy solving complex problems with simple solutions. I am currently working as a software engineer at Next Gen in Jacksonville, FL.

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, studying the Bible, tinkering with my homelab, and riding my motorcycle.

Here are a few technologies I've been working with recently:
  • C#
  • ASP.NET Core
  • JavaScript
  • SQL Server
  • React
  • Vue
  • Node
  • Express

Experience

Senior Software Engineer - Next Gen Web Solutions
Oct 2014 - present
I am currently working on architecting and integrating web APIs to connect our products with external systems, while also building, maintaining, and enhancing web applications with ASP.NET Core, VueJS, JavaScript, and SQL Server.
Senior Software Engineer - JP Morgan Chase
Dec 2003 - Jul 2004; Mar 2011 - Oct 2014
I worked on architecting and supporting business‑critical interfaces in a mortgage loan origination platform, utilizing C#, XML, ASMX and WCF services, ASP.NET, JavaScript, and Oracle technologies.
Senior Software Developer - Xpress Technologies
Mar 2007 - Mar 2011
I redesigned and enhanced a Windows Forms and WPF application supporting emergency departments and urgent care workflows, applying the MVVM pattern with C# 3.5 and 4.0. I developed and maintained SQL Server database structures and used WCF services to enable robust communication between client and server layers.
Senior Software Engineer - Nelnet
Aug 2002 - Dec 2003; Aug 2004 - Mar 2007
I designed and developed extensible and configurable ASP.NET student loan application framework. I served as lead engineer on two major projects, overseeing and mentoring a team of junior to mid-level developers. I participated in the analysis, design, development, testing, stabilization and deployment of various enhancements to loan origination sites, including designing, creating, and maintaining database objects such as tables and stored procedures.
Compuware (now BMC Software) - Software Developer - Previous
Jun 2001 - Aug 2002
Various contracts at Alltel Corp. working on mortgage-centric applications utilizing technologies such as ASP, VB6, COM+, SQL Server and XML
V2B Solution - Software Developer
Aug 2000 - Jun 2001
Designed and developed ASP websites with VB6 COM DLL objects as middle tier and SQL Server database. Participated as team member in delivering production e-commerce websites in aggressive, deadline driven environment.
Maingate.com - Software Developer
Dec 1999 - Aug 2000
Participated as team member in development of dynamic data-driven website using ASP, ADO and T-SQL. Also developed web-based data entry site for company intranet using ASP, ADO and T-SQL.

Education

1999 - 2001
Computer Programming
Florida State College at Jacksonville

Studies

  • Computer programming, including Java, Visual Basic, SQL, HTML, JavaScript, and web development.

Projects

Gate Access
React Node Express Javascript
Gate Access
A web app to support and manage the prison ministy. I volunteer part-time to assist with developing and maintaining the application.
MinistryMate
Windows Phone WPF
MinistryMate
A mobile app designed for use by Jehovah's Witnesses in their ministry. It helps users keep track of interested people, return visits, Bible studies, hours, placements and house to house records. Discontinued in 2016.
AssemblyMate
Windows Phone WPF Java Android
AssemblyMate
A mobile app designed for use by Jehovah's Witnesses at assemblies and conventions. It serves as a convenient place to make note of details about the assembly and important points that you want to remember for future use. Discontinued in 2016.

Achievements

Developing and Implementing Web Applications with Microsoft® Visual C#™ .NET and Microsoft® Visual Studio® .NET

Get in Touch

My inbox is always open, whether you have a question or just want to say hi!