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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 initial version of the site you're looking at. Highly-optimized with a perfect Lighthouse score. A simple yet bold portfolio that showcases my front-end and design skills.
Let's Work Together!
Available for freelance projects and Frontend / Full-Stack Web Developer roles.
Background
Skills & Experience Studio
Explore 24 core competencies across modern web architecture. Click any skill chip or sidebar file to inspect live implementation patterns in the editor, or expand the Git console below for career milestones.
matthew-mcgrath // React.tsx
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24 Files
matthew@portfolio:~/career $ git log --graph --oneline
branch: main
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B.S. Computer Science — Western Governors University
Relevant coursework: Data Structures, Algorithms, Web Development, and Software Engineering.
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Freelance Web Developer
Producing and maintaining websites for clients using technology from vanilla HTML all the way to Next.js.
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React Bootcamp
Mastered modern React, Redux Toolkit, React Query, TypeScript, and Next.js. Built and deployed full-stack apps.
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Web Development Bootcamp
Deep dives into HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Node.js, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and SASS.
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Indie Game Developer
Released and sold two Xbox Live games as a solo developer. Collaborated on several others and QA'd hundreds more.
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B.S. Game Software Development — Westwood College
4.0 GPA, Dean's List. Three years of C# and an extensive Computer Science foundation.
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Yucaipa High School
3.9 GPA, Gifted & Talented Education. First C++ and Java experience at age 15.
Why Choose Me
Why Work With Matthew?
What you get beyond clean code — a developer who thinks in outcomes, moves independently, and follows through.
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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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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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Detail & Real Outcomes Non-Negotiable
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. I pair that outcome-focus with uncompromising finish: accessible WCAG compliance, fluid responsive layouts across every device viewport, and code that stays clean under pressure.
Lighthouse Audits 98+ ScoreAccessibility WCAG AAProblem Solving Top 1% Rank -
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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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.
The Human Behind the Code
About Me
Hi — I'm Matthew McGrath, a California-based Full-Stack Web Developer with an obsession for beautiful, functional design.
What 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.
Actively Interviewing
Full-Time & Contract-to-Hire
Dedicated Software Engineering Roles
Looking for a high-velocity developer to join your engineering team? Beyond freelance contracts, I am actively seeking full-time Frontend and Full-Stack Software Engineering roles. I bring 100K+ lines of production architecture experience, deep problem-solving rigor (Top 1% LeetCode), and a craft-first focus on performant, accessible web applications.
Core Stack: TypeScript, React, Next.js, Node.js & PostgreSQL
Background: B.S. Computer Science (Exp. Jan 2027) & Solo Game Architect
Freelance & Contract Services
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Most PopularEst. 2 – 4 Weeks
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 $1,500 Get a Quote -
Est. 1 – 2 Weeks
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 $650 Get a Quote -
Est. 2 – 5 Days
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 $60 / hr Get a Quote
Not sure which fits your project? Send me a message and we'll figure it out together — no commitment required.
Daily Consistency & Problem Solving
Coding Activity
GitHub Consistency
809
Contribs (12M)
1.9K
Day Streak
24+
Public Repos
Algorithm Problem Solving
1,267
Total Solved
Top 1%
Global Rank (#15.1K)
83.4%
Acceptance
Sharpening problem-solving and algorithmic discipline, one kata at a time.
Get In Touch
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.