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Mathew Storm - Full-Stack Developer
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Engineer, Educator, Open Source Enthusiast & Explorer

I transform complex problems into elegant Python solutions, owning projects from conception to cloud deployment.

With 5+ years of Django experience and several open-source libraries, I've learned that good architecture emerges from understanding the domain deeply.

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5+ Years Django
12+ Open Source Projects
∞ Learning

⚡ Mathew Storm ⚡

Full-Stack Developer

Python/Django specialist with 5+ years experience building scalable web applications, AI integrations, and open-source tools. Expertise in full-stack development, cloud deployment, and community leadership.

Technical Skills

Backend Development

Python 5 yrs
Django & Django REST Framework 5 yrs
PostgreSQL, MySQL 4 yrs
RESTful API Design 5 yrs
PyPI Package Development 3 yrs

Frontend & Full-Stack

React, JavaScript/TypeScript 4 yrs
HTML5, CSS3, Responsive Design 5 yrs
HTMX for Dynamic UIs 2 yrs
Component-Based Architecture 4 yrs
WebSocket Integration 3 yrs

Cloud & DevOps

Docker Containerization 4 yrs
DigitalOcean Deployment 3 yrs
CI/CD Pipelines 3 yrs
Linux/Ubuntu Administration 5 yrs
Git Version Control 5 yrs

AI/ML Integration

LLM Integration (Claude, GPT, Gemini) 2 yrs
Custom NLP Development 2 yrs
Context Optimization 2 yrs
Cost-Effective AI Solutions 2 yrs
Human-in-the-Loop Design 3 yrs

Database & Architecture

Database Design & Optimization 4 yrs
Query Performance Tuning 4 yrs
Microservices Architecture 3 yrs
Event-Driven Systems 3 yrs
Caching Strategies 3 yrs

Testing & Quality

Unit & Integration Testing 4 yrs
Test-Driven Development 3 yrs
Code Review Best Practices 4 yrs
Performance Testing 3 yrs
Security Best Practices 4 yrs
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⭐ FEATURED

AI2U Platform

Full-Stack AI Knowledge Management System

SaaS

Production SaaS platform with Django backend, React islands, and custom event bus architecture. Features multi-model AI chat (Claude, GPT, Gemini) with proprietary NLP for context optimization, reducing compute costs by 40%.

40% Cost Reduction
100+ Active Users

Key Technologies:

  • ▸ Django + React Islands Architecture
  • ▸ Custom NLP for relevance sorting
  • ▸ WebSocket real-time communication
  • ▸ Hierarchical card-based knowledge system
Django React PostgreSQL WebSockets Claude API GPT API Gemini API
View Live Platform →
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Django Spellbook

Open Source Markdown CMS Framework

Open Source

Created lightweight CMS eliminating traditional overhead. Features custom SpellBlock syntax and auto-generates views/URLs from markdown. Published on PyPI with regular updates.

24 GitHub Stars
10,000+ PyPI Downloads

Impact:

  • ▸ Published on PyPI with regular updates
  • ▸ Praised by Django President Thibaud Colas
  • ▸ Powers multiple production websites
  • ▸ Comprehensive documentation site
Django Python Markdown PyPI
View Documentation → GitHub Docs
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EduLite

Backend Team Lead | Educational Platform

Team Lead

Leading backend development for education platform serving underserved areas. Managing 15+ international contributors, architecting REST APIs, and mentoring junior developers.

15+ Contributors
10+ Mentees

Leadership Contributions:

  • ▸ Designed and implemented Users API
  • ▸ Established coding standards & review processes
  • ▸ Created Git/GitHub training materials
  • ▸ Mentored 10+ developers globally
Django Django REST Framework PostgreSQL Docker Git
View Live Demo → GitHub

Professional Experience Highlights

Key Achievements

Technical Leadership

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    5+ years Python/Django production experience
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    Multiple open-source packages on PyPI
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    Full project lifecycle management
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    Architecture design for scalable systems

Innovation & Problem Solving

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    40% reduction AI compute costs with custom NLP
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    Created novel markdown-based CMS solution
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    Implemented real-time features with WebSockets
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    3x improvement Database query optimization

Team Collaboration

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    15+ International contributors managed
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    50+ Pull requests reviewed
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    Created comprehensive documentation
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    10+ Junior developers mentored globally

Continuous Learning

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    Always watching tech talks
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    Active in Django community
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    Regular open-source contributions
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    Exploring new AI integration patterns

Get In Touch

GitHub

@smattymatty

Mastodon

Community

80-20 Human-In-The-Loop

Personal Interests

Beyond coding, I write about technology philosophy and digital humanities. Currently working on "The Labyrinth of Sisyphus," exploring coding through an absurdist lens. Active advocate for open-source adoption and decentralized platforms.