Matt Haslem
Web Developer
About Me
Hello, My name is Matt Haslem! I am a resident of Norfolk, VA with extensive experience in programming and web development. I’m currently a Technology Apprentice and two time graduate from Old Dominion university, with degrees in Computer Science and Media Communications -- utilizing my education from both to design, develop, and maintain quality applications for clients.
Experience
MAXX Potential
Technology Apprentice
( July 2021 - Present )
( July 2021 - Present )
MAXX Potential is a company that provides a diverse range of technology services to a wide variety of companies. Their main focus is to give their apprentices an opportunity to get the hands-on experience they need to kickstart their career. Learn more at their site.
Education
Old Dominion University
Computer Science - Bachelor of Science
( January 2019 - May 2022 )
( January 2019 - May 2022 )
Old Dominion University
Communications - Bachelor of Science
( August 2011 - December 2016 )
( August 2011 - December 2016 )
Skills
CSS
HTML
jQuery
JavaScript
PHP
MySQL
Ajax
SASS
SCSS
C++
C#
Python
React
Java
MVC
Sitefinity
Wordpress
Firebase
My Work
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Give.org | BBB Wise Giving Alliance
https://give.orgTechnology Used
- HTML / CSS
- JavaScript / jQuery / AJAX
- C#
- ASP.NET MVC Architecture
- Sitefinity CMS
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Give.org | BBB Wise Giving Alliance
https://give.orgResponsibilities / Accomplishments
- Provided requested front-end and back-end maintenance for the website utilizing ASP.NET MVC framework and Sitefinity content management system.
- Developed front-end features and design changes with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, and AJAX within the Sitefinity CMS.
- Created various .cs and .cshtml files within the MVC architecture using C# and Razor syntax to develop new widgets and update existing ones, allowing client access to new CMS features
- Implemented complete site redesign on over 200 pages of the website. The various designs were provided in the form of PSD files and I was in charge of building the front-end interface that would perfectly mirror the designs. I also provided back-end C# code that would handle complete functionality of the included components
- Assisted with site migration to Amazon Web Services (AWS); deployed site and corresponding databases to run on AWS EC2 and RDS with open communication between them.
- Redeveloped site pages to provide a better and more attractive user interface design.
- Implemented Google Analytics events to provide client with more in-depth traffic statistics.
- Implemented multiple API's to retrieve and display various information on the site
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Various Apps | Broadtime
Technology Used
- Swift
- C#
- CocoaPods
- Kotlin
- xCode
- Android Studio
Broadtime
Overview
BroadTime is a company that provides iOS and Android apps to locally known records stores.
Responsibilities / Accomplishments
- Manage various iOS and Android apps used by record stores.
- Successfully implemented Swift code migration in order to allow the iOS apps to support newer devices.
- Integrated tools to make the Apple Apps Store submission process simpler.
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NSREC | 233 Analytics
https://www.nsrec.com/Technology Used
- HTML / CSS
- JavaScript / jQuery / AJAX
- PHP
- MySQL
- React
- Express
- Wordpress
NSREC | 233 Analytics
https://www.nsrec.com/Responsibilities / Accomplishments
- Convert front-end features that were built with React/JS to a PHP built Wordpress feature that's easily customizable by the client
- Implement a feature that allows the client to choose which content should be displayed on the website based on the year they select. This allows the client to create yearly content at their own pace and release it whenever they see fit.
- Develop various shortcode functions to be displayed on the site.
- Build Wordpress theme to replicate original front-end built with React.
- Migrate site to allow front-end and back-end to be hosted on same server.
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Macy's Testing Site | 233 Analytics
Technology Used
- HTML / CSS
- JavaScript / jQuery / AJAX
- C#
- ASP.NET MVC Architecture
Macy's Testing Site | 233 Analytics
Overview
233 Analytics maintained a web-based app for the Macy's stores. This app was used to help compile results from a variety of physical testing devices used by a many Macy's stores across the eastern shore. The users/managers of this app are able to select from a wide range of regions and districts to build a results table from.
Responsibilities / Accomplishments
- Reduced total page loading times from about 5 minutes down to less than 5 seconds by reducing database deadlocks, converting to more optimal datatypes, and implementing an AJAX based workflow to reduce the amount of unneccessary loaded data.
- Set up a feature that allows the client export a readable csv spreadsheet that includes all test results from a given region.
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ConnectVa | The Community Foundation
https://www.connectva.org/Technology Used
- HTML / CSS
- PHP
- Wordpress
- Docker
- Django
- AWS
- Python
ConnectVa | The Community Foundation
https://www.connectva.org/Responsibilities / Accomplishments
- Provided front-end and back-end maintenance for the Wordpress built website using PHP
- Created and updated custom and premade WordPress functions using PHP.
- Developed front-end features and design changes with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, and AJAX within the Sitefinity CMS.
- Developed various forms using PHP to save custom metadata to account for new user roles within the database.
- Maintained a custom API built with Django that was used for a major feature of the site.
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NSREC | 233 Analytics
https://chalkcoaching.com/Technology Used
- HTML / CSS
- JavaScript / jQuery / AJAX
- Firebase
- BigQuery
- Google Cloud Functions
- React
- Typescript
- Redux
CHALK Coaching App
https://chalkcoaching.com/Responsibilities / Accomplishments
- Developed features to give users with elevated permissions the ability to view data and statistics in a simple and graphical way.
- Built database tables and developed complex queries used to store data in a specific way that proved to be more useful for the administrators.
- Co Developed features to give the owners the ability to create and manage users with several new administrative roles that had their own respective permissions throughout the site.
- Lead prototype demos to demonstrate value and solicit feedback from key stakeholders, promoting continuous improvement and iterative development as per SAFE Agile principles