Hello! I'm Hunter, a web developer based in Chicago.

a man holding a broken umbrella stands next to a street light in Melbourne, Australia

As a fullstack web developer, I am passionate about creating innovative solutions that solve real-world problems. By combining my expertise in technologies such as Next.JS, PHP, and headless WordPress I focus on building systems that streamline workflows and enhance the efficiency of the entire development team.

I'm committed to delivering web solutions that not only meet technical requirements and solve real-world challenges. Through my work, I aim to contribute to a collective sense of accomplishment, making a meaningful difference both in the development process and for the end users.

Here are a few links if you'd like to get more familiar with my work:

Development Experience

Lettuce Entertain You - Professional

Worked with fullstack development and infrastructure for over 40 restaurant websites using Next.js, WordPress, PHP, and Google Cloud.

Frontend

  • Next.js
    React-based framework for building fast, scalable web apps.
  • Typescript
    Superset of JavaScript that adds static typing and other features.
  • Tailwind CSS
    Utility-first CSS framework for building custom designs directly in markup.
  • Sass
    CSS preprocessor that adds features like variables, nesting, and mixins.

Backend

  • PHP
    Server-side scripting language used for WordPress and backend logic.
  • WordPress
    Content management system used for building and maintaining 40+ restaurant websites.

Infrastructure

  • Google Cloud Platform
    Cloud infrastructure including Cloud Run, Load Balancers, Cloud SQL, and storage.
  • Docker
    Used for custom container workflows and CI/CD pipelines.

Data

  • Google Tag Manager
    Tool for managing and deploying marketing tags on your website without modifying code.
  • Google Analytics
    Empowered marketing with event tracking and real-time traffic analytics.

Electrify Chicago - Open Source

Find out how much Chicago buildings pollute! This public tool helps citizens understand building emissions in the city.

Built with a modern Jamstack approach using Gridsome and Vue.

Frontend

  • Vue.js
    JavaScript framework for building user interfaces.
  • Gridsome
    Vue-powered static site generator optimized for performance and SEO.
  • Typescript
    Superset of JavaScript that adds static typing and other features.
  • Sass
    CSS preprocessor that adds features like variables, nesting, and mixins.

Backend

  • Python
    High-level programming language known for its wide use across data science, web development, and automation.
  • GraphQL
    Query language for APIs that allows clients to request exactly the data they need.

Infrastructure

  • Docker
    Platform that allows developers to package applications and their dependencies into lightweight, portable containers that can run consistently across different environments
  • Netlify
    Platform for deploying and hosting static sites and frontend applications with built-in CI/CD, serverless functions, and edge features.

Data

  • Pandas
    Python library for data manipulation and analysis.
  • D3.js
    JavaScript library for bespoke data visualization.

Essay Writing Project - Personal

Are you trying to improve your writing skill in a foreign language? Activate your vocabulary with this language learning tool.

This project is built in Laravel and React using Inertia.js for seamless page transitions.

Frontend

  • React.js
    JavaScript library for building user interfaces using a component-based approach.
  • JavaScript
    High-level programming language used to create interactive and dynamic web content.
  • Tailwind
    Utility-first CSS framework for rapidly building custom designs.

Backend

  • Laravel
    PHP web framework known for its elegant syntax and developer-friendly tools.
  • PHP
    Server-side scripting language designed for web development.
  • Inertia.js
    Laravel Monolith that lets you build modern single-page apps using classic server-side routing and controllers.

Intrastructure

  • Digital Ocean
    Cloud infrastructure provider offering scalable virtual servers, storage, and networking solutions for developers.

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