About
I'm Mike, a dedicated full-stack developer specializing in Java with a keen interest in AWS and platform engineering. I first became interested in tech when I helped implement SEO strategies for my first job after college. A career change offered an opportunity to explore this field, complete a full stack developer bootcamp, and build some projects.
As part of my professional growth, I have obtained the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification and I'm currently learning towards the AWS Certified Developer Associate certification.
When I'm not working or pursuing new technical skills, I spend my time running, listening to new music, cooking, cheering on my college and local sports teams, and traveling. In fact, some of this site was built while riding a high-speed train from Barcelona to Madrid! I also volunteer as a mentor for Code:You.
Please see below some of the things I have built and my resume.
Career
2019-Present
Software Engineering Specialist | Nationwide Financial
- Develop cost-effective information technology solutions by creating new and modifying existing software applications
- Analyze and validates complex system requirements and existing business processes. Design, develop and implement new programs and modifications of existing applications.
- Assist in leading all aspects of applications programming and development including file design, update, storage and retrieval.
As part of my professional growth, I have obtained the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification and I'm currently learning towards the AWS Certified Developer Associate certification.
When I'm not working or pursuing new technical skills, I spend my time running, listening to new music, cooking, cheering on my college and local sports teams, and traveling. In fact, some of this site was built while riding a high-speed train from Barcelona to Madrid! I also volunteer as a mentor for Code:You.
Please see below some of the things I have built and my resume.
Blog
Moving from an S3 Bucket to Amplify Hosting
Leading up to AWS re:Invent 2024, AWS announced the integration between Amplify and S3. With this feature, it’s never been easier to migrate your site from an S3 bucket to a content delivery network (CDN). The benefits of this migration include: Aut...
Read More on HashnodeBuilding a Web Application Using Amazon Q
It's difficult to read the news and not come across a headline involving AI. Our search engines, messaging apps, and more have embraced the new technology, and while some have embraced it, some developers may wonder where their place is in an AI-infu...
Read More on HashnodeInstalling Git and Syncing with GitHub
Whether collaborating on a group project or working on your own projects, Git can be a powerful tool to save and share your code. Although incorporating Git can come at any point in your coding journey, many developers recommend starting a new projec...
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