Matt C

Hey, I'm Matt — welcome to my little corner of the internet.

I work as a technical support engineer in the Payments/FinTech space, with over ten years of experience helping people solve tough tech problems. Outside of work, I enjoy building websites (you’ll find some examples below), writing about whatever’s on my mind, and diving into side projects fueled by curiosity and late-night research rabbit holes.

I also keep a casual blog where I write about tech, ADHD-friendly workflows, and the occasional deep dive on baking or music.

When I’m not coding or baking, I’m probably playing piano or guitar, brushing up on German or Spanish Duolingo streak days and going strong. or planning my next flight — I’m a certified pilot and a lifelong avgeek. I live in Colorado with my golden retriever, Lexie, who keeps things interesting.

Professional Experience

Curious builder, problem-solver, and support pro with over a decade in tech.

For the past five years, I’ve worked in SaaS supporting enterprise clients and developers, often jumping into complex technical issues involving APIs, data, and integrations. My background is rooted in technical support, but my interests have expanded into web development, design, and data analysis — all of which I explore through side projects and freelance work.

Technical Expertise

Proficient in JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Node.js, React, and Express. Experienced with RESTful APIs, payment gateway integrations (Stripe, PayPal, etc.), and SQL-based systems like PostgreSQL and BigQuery. Familiar with cloud deployments, modern dev tools, and performance monitoring.

Problem Solving

Strong analytical skills in debugging complex issues — from reproducing edge cases to tracing server logs and pinpointing root causes. Known for developing scalable, reusable solutions that improve efficiency and reduce support friction.

Collaboration

Supportive team player with experience mentoring peers, leading cross-functional initiatives, and contributing to a culture of continuous learning. Comfortable translating between technical and non-technical stakeholders to align on shared goals.

Programming Languages + Frameworks

JavaScript (including React and jQuery)
Node.js (including Express)
Familiarty with additional server side languages including Python and Ruby
Relational databases including Postgres and SQL

Payment Integrations

Avalara
Stripe
Paypal, Braintree

Cloud Services and API Development + Testing

Google Cloud Platform
REST APIs
Postman

Portfolio Overview

Below, you’ll find some example websites I’ve built, along with personal projects I’m experimenting with.

Websites & Apps

Dynamic, real-world projects such as recipe blogs, weather applications, and more, highlighting advanced functionality and integration with external services.

GetBakedWith.Me

A personal baking and recipe blog built with Astro and WordPress. Features include custom post layouts, category filtering, and responsive design for mobile and desktop.

getbakedwith.me

Sarcasm Squirrel

A playful web app that rewrites user input using the OpenAI API, allowing you to choose from a variety of custom personas for the response (e.g., sarcastic, passive-aggressive, overly polite). Built with vanilla JavaScript and an Express server that includes basic rate limiting to prevent abuse.

sarcasmsquirrel.com