Hola, I'm Mark 👋
Army Veteran turned Software Engineer. Husband and father of two. I love building things and helping others.
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About

In the middle of 2018, I left the Active Duty Army as a Military Policeman to go full-time on my college goals. Since then, I've pursued a degree in tech, volunteered at nonprofit organizations in Chicago, freelanced, and worked on countless side projects and courses for fun. I also had the pleasure of being a founding product engineer at Wren Writing.

Work Experience

W

Wren Writing

March 2025 - present
Founding Engineer
K

Kenect

June 2021 - present
Senior Software Engineer
C

Code Your Dreams

March 2021 - September 2021
Technical Project Lead - Volunteer
U

U.S. Army

June 2011 - July 2018
Sergeant - Military Police

Education

W

Western Governors University

2024 - Present
Bachelor of Science in C.S. & Software Development
B

Bloom Tech

2021 - 2021
Full Stack Web Development & C.S.

Skills

React
Next.js
Typescript
Node.js
C#
ASP.NET
Java
Spring Boot
GraphQL
PostgreSQL
Docker
Kubernetes
GCP
AWS
Agile/Scrum/XP
Projects

I love to code

I've worked on a variety of projects and courses, from small personal proof-of-concepts to large-scale and enterprise ready applications.

    Provenance [WIP]

    Provenance [WIP]

    A SaaS that makes finding and hiring freelancers or clients easy. A Fiverr/Upwork/Truelancer clone.

    Next.js
    Typescript
    TailwindCSS
    Shadcn UI
    Hono
    Prisma
    PostgreSQL
    Stripe
    Stripe Connect
    Trigger.Dev
    Website
    Source Code

    Rocket Rentals [WIP]

    An AirBnB clone but for rocket ships.

    Next.js
    Typescript
    TailwindCSS
    Better Auth
    Shadcn UI
    Node Mailer
    Prisma
    PostgreSQL
    Stripe
    Stripe Connect
    Trigger.Dev
    Website
    Source Code

    Truck Bites [DNF]

    A SaaS that makes finding and eating at food trucks fast, easy and fun. Learned enough to be dangerous and moved on to other projects.

    Turbo Repo
    Next.js
    Typescript
    TailwindCSS
    Prisma
    PostgreSQL
    Website

    Glowlabs [DNF]

    An online store and admin area for a luxury spa that integrates with Square for payments and bookings management. Learned enough to be dangerous and moved on to other projects.

    Next.js
    Typescript
    TailwindCSS
    Shadcn UI
    Prisma
    Lucia Auth
    Sqlite
    Website
    Source Code

    Go Bookings [DNF]

    A booking website for a Bed and Breakfast in Moab, Utah. Learned enough to be dangerous and moved on to other projects.

    Go
    Chi Router
    Templ Engine
    Bootstrap
    Website
    Source Code

    Auction Grid

    Developed a web application that allows users to create and manage auctions for their vehicles.

    Next.js
    Typescript
    C#
    ASP.NET MVC
    Entity Framework Core
    K8s
    Rabbit MQ
    MassTransit
    PostgreSQL
    MongoDB
    Polly
    Serilog
    YARP
    Website
    Source Code

    Contactly

    A Customer Relationship Management (CRM) SaaS built with SvelteKit, Supabase, Stripe and friends.

    Sveltekit
    Typescript
    TailwindCSS
    Flowbite
    Supabase
    PostgreSQL
    Stripe
    Vitest
    Playwright
    Website
    Source Code
    Play Economy [DNF]

    Play Economy [DNF]

    Developed a cloud native application to allow game players to trade in-game items. Learned enough to be dangerous and moved on to other projects.

    React.js
    Typescript
    Bootstrap
    C#
    ASP.NET MVC
    Entity Framework
    Duende Identity
    K8s
    Rabbit MQ
    MassTransit
    PostgreSQL
    MongoDB
    Source Code

    Kranium LMS [DNF]

    A Remix SaaS app that allows a non-profit to host events where parents can send their kids to learn tech skills. Shipped MVP and moved on to other projects.

    Remix
    Typescript
    TailwindCSS
    Prisma
    Sqlite
    Website
    Source Code
    Angel Funds

    Angel Funds

    Designed and developed a fundraising platform that provides tech entrepreneurs with limited resources access to training, project capital raising and mentorship through crowdfunding.

    Next.js
    Typescript
    Apollo
    GraphQL
    Chakra UI
    Express.JS
    Prisma
    PostgreSQL
    Redis
    Node-Mailer
    Stripe
    Website
    Source

    Eventify

    A social platform for local events and activities.

    Next.js
    Typescript
    Chakra UI
    Vitest
    MobX
    Formik
    C#
    ASP.NET MVC
    Entity Framework
    PostgreSQL
    Website
    Source

    Learn-Demy

    Developed a Udemy mvp-clone built meant to learn AWS services in a NX monorepo.

    Next.js
    Typescript
    Bootstrap
    Jest
    Tanstack/Query
    Node.JS
    Express.JS
    Stripe
    Mongoose
    MongoDB
    AWS
    NX
    Website
    Source

    Shoppr

    Developed a fullstack ecommerce website built on the MERN stack & Redux Toolkit with Paypal integration.

    React.js
    Redux Toolkit
    Typescript
    CSS
    PayPal
    Express.js
    MongoDB
    Prisma
    Website
    Source
    Project Pulse

    Project Pulse

    Developed a ticket issuing web application built with ASP.NET MVC to help developers collaborate on project tasks or manage work tickets.

    C#
    ASP.NET MVC
    Razor
    Bootstrap
    Entity Framework
    PostgreSQL
    MailGun
    Website
    Source
    ByteLog

    ByteLog

    Designed and developed my personal blog site in C# with ASP.NET MVC.

    C#
    ASP.NET MVC
    Razor
    Bootstrap
    Entity Framework
    PostgreSQL
    MailGun
    Website
    Source
    Rosemary Personal Finance

    Rosemary Personal Finance

    A simple minimalist checkbook balancer for the modern frugalist with helpful insights and wage calculators.

    React.js
    Typescript
    Material UI
    Jest
    Firebase
    Website
    Source

    Quizzik

    Designed and Developed a full-stack application that lets users create and take quizzes!

    React.js
    Typescript
    CSS
    Jest
    Firebase
    Website
    Source

    Code Crew

    Developed a Full Stack TypeScript social platform for developers.

    Next.js
    Redux
    Typescript
    CSS
    Vercel
    Express
    MongoDB
    Mongoose ORM
    Railway
    Website
    Source

    Maker Steps

    Designed and developed a tutorial platform for people who like to make things. DIYers can explore, make, and share their projects.

    Next.js
    Typescript
    TailwindCSS
    Formik
    Apollo Client
    Leaflet
    Vercel
    ExpressJS
    GraphQL
    TypeORM
    PostgreSQL
    Stripe
    Railway
    Website
    Source

    Sickfits

    Developed a full stack online clothing store complete with real credit checkout.

    Next.js
    Typescript
    Styled Components
    Jest
    Stripe
    Apollo Client
    GraphQL
    Keystone.js
    PostgreSQL
    Node Mailer
    Website
    Source

    LiReddit

    Developed a small scale clone of reddit made with a focus on learning Next.js, Typescript, GraphQL, Docker and added a CI/CD pipeline.

    Next.js
    TypeScript
    Apollo Client
    Chakra UI
    Formik
    Motion
    Node.js
    Express.js
    GraphQL
    TypeORM
    PostgreSQL
    Redis
    Node Mailer
    Website
    Source

    Slick Slice

    Developed a pizza ordering app for a local popular pizza joint in Illinois. Check out all the unique pizzas, slice-masters and site functionality.

    Gatsby.js
    JavaScript
    Styled Components
    Sanity CMS
    Netlify
    Website
    Source

    Dang that's Delicious

    Dang That's Yummy is a collection of previous restaurants I have visited and enjoyed, all around the world, enough that it warranted its own site! See if we have any in common! 😀

    Node.js
    Express.js
    JavaScript
    Pug.js
    Sass
    MongoDB
    Mongoose
    Webpack
    Website
    Source
Contact

Get in Touch

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