Bootcamp
Express.js/MongoDB REST API Curriculum

Wrote the curriculum and instructed the students on how to build a REST API using Node, Express and MongoDB/MongoDB Atlas. The API utilizes all 4 CRUD operations and introduction into relationship data modeling. Implements the integration between the single page application and the REST API using Axios.

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Interview Whiteboard Exercise

Wrote the curriculum and instructed an exercise to give students their initial experience in whiteboard coding during the interview process.

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Node.js Express API Curriculum

Instructed the walk-though of creating a RESTful API using Node.js and Express.

This unit was succeeded by the Express.js/MongoDB REST API Curriculum

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Step Debugging JavaScript

Wrote the curriculum and instructed the introduction of step debugging in JavaScript including configuration of VS Code for both pure JavaScript and Parcel.js workflows.

This unit is still taught by another instructor to current cohorts using this curriculum.

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Basic UI/UX Design & Kanban Board Creation

Wrote the curriculum and instructed the basic UI/UX design for junior JavaScript developers and basic kanban board creation using Trello.com related to the completion of the Savvy Coders Bootcamp Capstone project.

This unit is still taught by another instructor to current cohorts using this curriculum.

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Basic (Capstone) Project Planning

Wrote the curriculum and instructed basic project planning for junior JavaScript developers related to the completion of the Savvy Coders Bootcamp Capstone project.

This unit is still taught by another instructor to current cohorts using this curriculum.

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Introduction to Bash

Created the presentation to further educate bootcamp students on terminal commands specifically in use of web development.

Meetups
Intro to Linux

An introduction to Linux with an overview of popular distributions.
I also explain the basics of using the Bash Shell/Terminal and editors Nano & VIM.

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SVG in Web Development

Implementing SVG in web development to enhance responsiveness and performance of your application.

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JSON Data Type in Relational Databases

Why and how to use JSON data type in a relational database such as PostgreSQL or MySQL.

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  • Co-presenter with: Bryan Jones
    1. STLFullStack - January 2019
Getting started with Vagrant

Get started setting up reproducible development environments using HashiCorp Vagrant including a basic and multi-machine configuration.

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Automated Testing using Selenium

Demonstration of automated tests using Selenium server with Codeception and Mocha.

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Basic 3D Design (with SketchUp)

Basic concepts of 3D design with SketchUp 2017

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Intro to Raspberry Pi

An introduction to the Raspberry Pi platform with an overview of both the hardware and software.
A demo of reading/writing to/from the GPIO pins in Python 3 with the necessary hardware layout.

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Technology Projects
where.matsinet.codes

My web presence where I share presentations, projects and my experience.

Black Bear Haversack

E-commerce presence implemented and maintained using Magento Open Source Edition.

In cooperation with the owner, we have migrated this web presence from OSCommerce to Magento 1 and Magento 2.

Pawns & Palisades

A personal project that I use to experiment with different technologies including jQuery and Vue.js.

Garage Door Controller

A personal project that started my home automation system allowing the family to control and monitor the doors in the garage.

Technologies used include Adafruit HUZZAH ESP8266, Ardruino IDE, Home-Assistant.io & personally designed 3D printed case.

Fullstackers.io

A collaborative effort to create a web presence for STL meetups to share their resources with the community.
My primary responsibility has been creating the front-end using Vue.js.
The meetup has went into hybernation and thus the website no longer exists.

RustNRoll Garage

A very basic web presence for our home based restoration/restomod shop.
Self-hosted on Ubuntu and Apache using virtual hosts

Tomorrows Treasures

E-commerce presence implemented using Magento Open Source Edition.
Self-hosted
Tomorrows Treasures has been shutdown due to lack of inventory to continue.

RnR Shop Manager mongodb icon

Application to manage work orders and projects for a automotive maintenance and restoration shop using the MEAN stack.
Self-hosted

Automotive Projects
1977 Ford F-250 (Family Farm Truck)

We have rebuilt my son's Great Grandfather's 1977 Ford F-250 that had sat in the family barn for 16 years.

Project include but not limited to:

  • Rebuilt the original 351M
  • Rebuilt the brake system including disk brake conversation
  • Rebuilding hydraulic dump bed system
  • Clearcoating the existing patina and paint to maintain the authetic look

1978 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT

We are restomodding my youngest son's 1978 Ford Bronco purchased to be his high school daily driver.
We have replaced the tailgate making the window functional.
Our current plans are to correct suspension and engine issues and replacing the quarter panels.
Future plans include painting and refinishing the fiberglass shell.

1975 Ford F-350 Crew Cab Dually

We were in need of a second tow vehicle and the desire to have a classic crew cab Ford truck, we purchased the 1975 F350.

1953 Ford F-600

This truck is a true barn find off of farm here in southern Illinois. We are in the process of determining if it runs and whether we will be rebuilding it or flipping it.

Rat Rod Radio Flyer Wagon

We often attend swap meets and needed something to "haul" parts that are purchased.
What better than a Radio Flyer wagon that has been personalized.
Lowered by creating a new frame with control arm & tie rod steering and accessories
The fabication was completed in a fashion that would allow the original wagon to be reassembled only replacing the hardware.

1951 Dodge Pilot House Express Truck (B-2-D)

Rebuilding a "survivor" that was purchased at auction. This truck is replacing the truck I had and lost during my teen years.
Initial troubleshooting was done and it was determined that a full engine rebuild and possible chassis replacement was required.
As the project would require more resources than currently available, the truck was put up for sale and has been sold for a profit.

Matt Thomas (matsinet)

Biography


Dad and Developer with over two decades of various experience in web development & hosting, CAD/CAM development and system administration. Plus a few years experience restoring classic cars and trucks.

My server side experience has been in the LAMP Stack, especially with MVC frameworks Laravel, Zend 2, Yii Framework, CakePHP.

My frontend experience has been in Angular 5+, CSS 3, HTML 5, jQuery and Bootstrap

I have been building additional personal projects with Angular 10, jQuery, Vue.js, Semantic UI CSS framework, Node.js (Express) & Python (Flask).

I am involved with Savvy Coders Boot Camp as a Advisory Board Member, Full Stack Web Development Lead Instructor & Curriculum Lead.

On the weekends, I am likely to be found in the garage wrenching on classic cars and trucks or building projects in the garage with my sons & friends.

Work Experience


Savvy Coders LLC : Principal Full Stack Web Engineer/Instructor

ICAgile Certified Instructor for Agile Fundamentals course for all cohorts
Lead Instructor for the Full Stack Web Development cohort containing HTML, JS, CSS, SPA & REST APIs
Instructor of Node.js, Express, MongoDB and REST API for the Full Stack Web Development cohort
Instructor of technical interview skills (whiteboard coding) for Full Stack Web Development and Data Analytics+Python cohorts
Curriculum Project Manager for Full Stack Web Development and Data Analytics+Python cohorts
Curriculum Team Lead for Full Stack Web Development contributing new concepts and enhancements, managing review process
Instructed project planning, UI/UX, REST APIs and step debugging in VS Code as needed for all cohorts

ICAgile Single Page Application Javascript Markdown HTML CSS/SCSS Git/GitHub Node.js/Express REST API Heroku & Render.com Netlify Insomnia REST Client VS Code Debugging/Troubleshooting Parcel Navigo Thunder REST Client Insomnia REST Client Mac OS


Paramount : Software Engineer

Develop web application using Javascript (Vue) and PHP to support the Paramount+ streaming service
Implement tracking into the web application that allows for the tracking of user interactions
Added internationalization to various features of the application as the domestic codebase was integrated

Vue.js PHP HTML CSS/SCSS Jira GitHub Agile Mac OS VS Code PhpStorm Jenkins


Bayer Crop Science : Contract Developer (Full Stack) Senior

Developed customer platform (c7) using Vue.js & Node.js/Express using PHPStorm
Practiced the following methodologies: Agile, Scrum
Utilized AWS platform resources including S3, DynamoDB, Lambda

Node.js/Express Vue.js HTML CSS/SCSS Jira GitHub Agile Mac OS PhpStorm AWS (S3, DynamoDB and Lambdas) Microsoft Azure Jenkins Postman/Insomnia


NEC Energy Solutions : Principal System Engineer : UI

Managed internal UI staff including performance reviews and hiring/firing
Practiced the following methodologies: Agile, Scrumban/Kanban, Pair Programming
Developed monitoring & control systems for grid based energy storage systems using Angular 5-9
Mentored junior development staff in architectural and development skills
Coordinated development efforts with offshore contractors to ensure production expectations and quality

Awarded the Edison Awards 2020 Bronze Award for Annunciator application.

Angular 4+ HTML CSS/SCSS Jira GitLab/SVN Linux Mint PhpStorm VMWare Workstation UX/UI/Mock-ups MariaDB REST API Jenkins SVG


Tacony Corporation : Contract Software Engineer

Developed API for multiple brand web presence platform using Laravel and JavaScript using PHPStorm

Laravel Vagrant Git PhpStorm PHP JavaScript HTML CSS/SCSS Magento 1 Linux MariaDB REST API


Centric Group/TKC Holdings : Contract Software Engineer

Practiced the following methodologies: Agile, Scrumban/Kanban, Pair Programming
Developed ecommerce solution using PHP, Zend 2 Framework, JQuery and MySQL using PHPStorm
Developed automated testing suites using Codeception, Selenium and GetSandbox mock server
Maintained source code and branching using both GitHub.com and Bitbucket Server
Developed using PHPStorm on LAMP stack including XDebug

PHP Zend 2 Codeception Selenium Git Agile PhpStorm jQuery/jQuery UI HTML CSS/SCSS Linux MySQL


AgriSolutions/Family Farms : Lead Software Developer

Implemented agricultural operations management application and API using Yii MVC Framework (PHP) and PostgreSQL using PHPStorm
Implemented and maintain product deployment branches using GitHub version control system
Implemented and maintained Linux, Apache, PostgreSQL, PHP development environment
Developed and maintained release process and documentation

PHP Yii Framework HTML CSS/SCSS jQuery Linux REST API Github PhpStorm Apache PostgreSQL

Community Involvement


Meetups


STLFullStack : Co-Organizer/Presenter

Learning how to create full-stack, scalable internet applications, from the database all the way to front-end user interfaces.

Introduction to Linux : 09/2020 SVG in Web Development : 03/2020 JSON Data Type in Relational Databases : 01/2019 Full Stack Wire-Up (Initial Design) : 02/2018 Getting started with Vagrant : 11/2017 Automated Testing using Selenium : 06/2017


Savvy Coders Connect: Presenter

Our group connects IT software development professional in the St. Louis area. We will be inspired by our Savvy Coders graduates and we will provide education for our grads who seek more!

Introduction to Linux : 07/2020 Step Debugging JavaScript : 09/2019


jSTL: Co-Organizer

If it's JavaScript, we'll talk about it, be it front end, back end, or on robots. We're an open discussion forum for JavaScript frameworks and technologies!


Build.STL : Co-Organizer/Presenter

Build.STL is a group to encourage making your own electronics. Whether you're an experienced hardware hacker or an interested beginner.

Basic 3D Design (with SketchUp) : 01/2017 Intro to Raspberry Pi : 08/2016


Career Development


1977 Ford F250 Rebuild

My son's Ford F-250