My portfolio page at m1well.com isn't just a list of skills or a digital resume - it's my professional statement, a carefully crafted space designed to tell you who I am as a developer.
Who Am I
As the page highlights right away, I'm a Fullstack Developer with over ten years of experience under my belt, primarily focused on building robust, scalable enterprise applications. My core toolkit revolves around Java/Spring Boot for the backend and Angular for the frontend, but my skills extend into databases like MySQL and Postgres, messaging with RabbitMQ, and the essential DevOps practices using tools like Docker, Kubernetes, and Jenkins. More than just listing technologies, I wanted the page to reflect my core values: pragmatism, a commitment to clean code and domain-driven design, and a belief in agile methodologies.
Why This Page?
I created this portfolio to serve as a central hub – a place where potential employers, collaborators, or anyone curious can get a comprehensive understanding of my professional identity. It brings together my experience, a detailed (and honest!) breakdown of my technical skills, showcases my personal projects, and even offers a glimpse into my thoughts through the blog section. Think of it as my digital handshake, offering a deeper introduction than a simple CV ever could.
What It Says About Me
I hope the overall impression is that of a seasoned, meticulous, and engaged developer. The detailed skills section, complete with proficiency levels, is my attempt at transparency. Highlighting personal projects like MaverickWave (the CSS framework powering this very site!), Idently, and versions is crucial because they demonstrate my passion for coding extends beyond the 9-to-5 and my desire to contribute back to the community – something reinforced by the links to my GitHub and Dev.to profiles. Furthermore, building this portfolio itself was an opportunity to learn and apply something new: I chose to develop it using Eleventy (11ty), a fantastic JavaScript-based static site generator, along with Nunjucks for templating. The clean layout, the use of my own framework, and even the disclaimers about privacy and employer separation are all intentional choices aimed at projecting professionalism and attention to detail.
Final Thoughts
Ultimately, I want visitors to see me not just as someone who writes code, but as a well-rounded software craftsman focused on delivering value and sharing knowledge within the developer community.