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Avatars in Grave Danger
A 3D wave-defense game where you protect your avatar from hordes of the undead — built solo and published on Xbox Live Indie Games. Over 100,000 lines of C# from concept to launch.
Matthew McGrath
Need a website that feels modern and trustworthy?
I design and build polished web experiences that are fast, accessible, and ready for real users.
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15+
Years Coding
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2
Games Shipped
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100K+
Lines Written
Selected Work
Projects
Flat UI Clone
Fullstack, highly-polished clone of the Flat UI website. Incorporates every main feature and adds some of its own.
Frontend Collection
An assortment of frontend projects — from pricing cards to fully-realized, beautiful landing pages.
Recipe App
Fullstack app for searching and browsing recipes — smooth animations and a polished UI throughout.
Omnifood
Large-scope landing page for a fictional food-delivery business. Fully-responsive with a beautifully-crafted UX.
Personal Portfolio
The site you're looking at. Perfect Lighthouse score. Ground-up design showcasing front-end craft.
Let's Work Together!
Available for freelance projects and Frontend / Full-Stack Web Developer roles.
Background
Skills & Experience
Frontend
Building interfaces that feel clear, polished, and fast.
HTML5
CSS3
JavaScript
React
Next.js
Sass
Tailwind
Storybook
TypeScript
Backend
APIs, logic, and data flow that keep everything running.
Python
Node.js
Express
MongoDB
PostgreSQL
Tools
The everyday toolkit behind a reliable workflow.
Git
NPM
Postman
VS Code
Trello
Currently Leveling Up
Expanding the stack through steady, hands-on practice.
Angular
React Native
Java
Chakra UI
Three.js
Timeline
B.S. Computer Science — Western Governors University
Relevant coursework: Data Structures, Algorithms, Web Development, and Software Engineering.
Freelance Web Developer
Producing and maintaining websites for clients using technology from vanilla HTML all the way to Next.js.
React Bootcamp
Mastered modern React, Redux Toolkit, React Query, TypeScript, and Next.js. Built and deployed full-stack apps.
Web Development Bootcamp
Deep dives into HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Node.js, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and SASS.
Indie Game Developer
Released and sold two Xbox Live games as a solo developer. Collaborated on several others and QA'd hundreds more.
B.S. Game Software Development — Westwood College
4.0 GPA, Dean's List. Three years of C# and an extensive Computer Science foundation.
Yucaipa High School
3.9 GPA, Gifted & Talented Education. First C++ and Java experience at age 15.
The Case For Matthew
Why Hire Me?
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Rare Full-Stack Range
From C# game engines to React frontends to Node backends, I've built complete systems end to end. That range means I can move between interface, logic, and architecture without losing the bigger picture.
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Reliable by Habit
I don't work in bursts and disappear. Years of steady coding, shipping, and problem-solving have built the kind of consistency clients can actually feel: dependable communication, dependable progress, dependable follow-through.
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No Hand-Holding Needed
A decade of solo development taught me how to take ownership of a problem, work through ambiguity, and keep moving. I research, debug, and iterate until something works, then make sure I understand why it works.
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Built for Teams
I'm self-directed, but not siloed. I've worked with clients, collaborated on distributed projects, and written code meant to be read and maintained by others. Clear communication and low-ego collaboration are part of the job.
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Focused on Real Outcomes
I'm not interested in clever code for its own sake. I care about building things that solve real problems, support real goals, and feel good to use. The end result should work for the people using it, not just the developer who built it.
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Detail Is Non-Negotiable
I care deeply about the finish of what I ship: accessible markup, thoughtful UX, strong responsive behavior, and code that stays clean under pressure. The small details are often what make a product feel trustworthy.
The Human Behind the Code
About Me
Matthew McGrath
Full-Stack Developer
Hi — I'm Matthew McGrath, a California-based Full-Stack Web Developer with an obsession for beautiful, functional design.
Since writing my first line of code at 15, I've had an unbound curiosity for programming and the problem-solving it encapsulates. That curiosity led me to pursue a Bachelor's in Computer Science while simultaneously developing indie games. After years of dedication and over 100,000 lines of code, I released two fully independent games for the Xbox 360 Indie Games platform.
That passion turned my focus to the web. Through formal coursework and disciplined self-study across React, Next.js, Node.js, and the full modern stack, I craft responsive, accessible, and performant web experiences — the kind people love to use.
My go-to stack is React and Node.js, but I'm equally comfortable reaching for Next.js, PostgreSQL, or whatever the project calls for.
View ResumeWhat I Offer
Services
Whether you need a polished landing page or a fully-featured web application, I bring the same care and craft to every engagement. Here's how I can help.
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Landing Pages & Marketing Sites
A fast, beautiful, fully-responsive website that converts visitors into customers. Built with semantic HTML, hand-crafted CSS, and smooth interactions — no bloated page builders, just clean code that scores well on Lighthouse.
- Custom design or from your mockup
- Mobile-first, fully responsive
- Contact forms & CTA integration
- Performance & SEO optimised
Starting from $300 Get a Quote -
Most Popular
React & Next.js Web Apps
Interactive, full-stack applications built with modern React, Next.js, and a Node/Express backend. From recipe apps to dashboards — if it needs dynamic data, real-time updates, or user authentication, this is the package.
- React / Next.js frontend
- Node.js & Express backend
- MongoDB or PostgreSQL database
- REST API design & integration
Starting from $800 Get a Quote -
Site Fixes & Improvements
Got an existing site that's slow, broken, or just needs a refresh? I can audit your codebase, squash bugs, improve performance, and add new features without the overhead of a full rebuild.
- Bug fixes & debugging
- Performance & Lighthouse improvements
- Responsive / mobile fixes
- Feature additions to existing sites
From $50 / hr Get a Quote -
Ongoing Maintenance & Support
Keep your site healthy, secure, and up to date without thinking about it. Ideal for small businesses who need a reliable developer on call without committing to a full-time hire.
- Monthly updates & dependency patches
- Content & copy updates
- Uptime monitoring & quick fixes
- Priority response within 24 hours
From $100 / mo Get a Quote
Not sure which fits your project? Send me a message and we'll figure it out together — no commitment required.
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Sharpening the problem-solving skills real projects demand, one kata at a time.
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Let's Talk
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Response Time
Within 24 hours
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Availability
Accepting projects now
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Working Hours
Mon – Fri, 8 AM – 8 PM PT
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Location
Riverside, CA (Remote-friendly)
Have a project? A role? Let's make something great.
I am currently open to freelance projects and full-time Front-End or Full-Stack roles. Whether it's a quick hello or a detailed proposal - every message gets my full attention, a clear response, and a result worth showing off.