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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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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.
Background
Skills & Experience Studio
A complete developer overview inside a single IDE window. Scroll to explore my core competencies and career journey, or click any file in the sidebar to inspect live architecture.
matthew-mcgrath // overview.md
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matthew@portfolio:~/career $ git log --graph --oneline
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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.
Value Proposition
Why Work With Me
What you get beyond clean code — a developer who thinks in outcomes, moves independently, and follows through with obsessive finish.
Rare Range from Interface to Engine
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 user experience, business logic, and systems architecture without losing the bigger picture.
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.
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.
Built for Teams & Clients
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 second nature.
98+
Lighthouse Audits
WCAG AA
Accessibility Standard
Top 1%
Problem Solving Rank
100%
Follow-Through Rate
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.
Dedicated Full-Time Software Engineering Roles
Looking for a dependable developer to join your product team? Beyond freelance contracts, I am actively seeking full-time Frontend and Full-Stack Software Engineering positions. I bring 100K lines of production code, Top 1% LeetCode algorithmic problem-solving rigor, and a craft-first focus on performant, accessible web experiences.
- B.S. in Computer Science (Expected Jan 2027)
- Top 1% Global Rank (LeetCode algorithmic problem solving)
- 100K Lines of Code shipped across independent games & web apps
- Full-Time Direct Hire (W2 / Remote or Hybrid)
React & Next.js Web Apps
Interactive, dynamic web applications with clean architecture, database integration, user authentication, and fluid state management.
- React 19 & Next.js App Router
- Node.js & PostgreSQL / MongoDB
- REST / GraphQL API design & Auth
- Type-safe TypeScript & state engines
Starting from
$1,500
Get a Quote →
Landing Pages & Sites
High-converting, ultra-fast marketing pages and portfolio websites engineered for 98 Lighthouse scores and WCAG AA accessibility.
- Custom design or from your mockup
- Handcrafted SCSS & zero builder bloat
- Contact forms & CTA conversion flow
- Lighthouse 98 & SEO optimization
Starting from
$650
Get a Quote →
Site Audits & Bug Fixes
Precision codebase diagnostics, Core Web Vitals speed profiling, reactive bug remediation, and surgical feature enhancements without a rebuild.
- Bug fixing, console errors & debugging
- Speed & Core Web Vitals tune-ups
- Responsive mobile viewport fixes
- Documented clean Git pull requests
Starting from
$60 / hr
Book Audit →
Ongoing Maintenance & Developer Retainer
Keep your site healthy, secure, and continuously updated without thinking about it. A dedicated developer on call for monthly updates, security patches, and rapid improvements.
Starting from
$250 / mo
Get a Quote →
Not sure which fits your project? Send me a message and we'll figure it out together — no commitment required.
Engineering Cadence & Verification
Coding Activity
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[ACTIVE]
USERMatthew McGrath
UPTIME1,883 days commit streak
REPOS24+ active engineering repositories
PROFILEgithub.com/Epitome87
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git cadence
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809 contributions in the last 12 months
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algo stats
--platform=leetcode
[TARGET: LEETCODE]
| METRIC | RESULT | STATUS |
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| Rank | 15,090 | [TOP 15%] |
| Solved | 1,270 | [TOP 1.0%] |
| Acceptance | 83.4% | OPTIMAL |
EASY
828 / 968 (85.5%)
MEDIUM
428 / 2,122 (20.2%)
HARD
14 / 979 (1.4%)
[TARGET: CODEWARS]
| METRIC | RESULT | STATUS |
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| Leaderboard | Top 0.1% | [ELITE] |
| Katas | 2,314 | COMPLETED |
| Honor | 9,949 | [TOP 800] |
JAVASCRIPT
2.61 Kyu
PYTHON
3.14 Kyu
TYPESCRIPT
6.35 Kyu
SQL
7.18 Kyu
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.