Atlanta, GA

Hi, I'm Michael —|

I design & build clean, thoughtful software. When I'm not developing, you'll probably find me on a tennis court, at a concert, or planning my next outdoor escape.

About

Who I am

A quick snapshot

I graduated from the University of Georgia in 2024 with a degree in Computer Science, and now work as a software engineer in Atlanta. I’m passionate about building software that’s reliable, intuitive, and works exactly as it should.

  • Clean architecture, DX, and performance-minded code
  • Practical problem-solver and collaborative teammate
  • Based in Atlanta, always open to new people and new experiences

Stack favorites

.NET / C#SQL / MySQL / SQL ServerAWS (EC2, S3, SQS)JavaREST APIsHTML/CSS/JSReact / Next.jsTailwindCSSVue.jsAzure DevOpsFirebaseGit / GitHubJUnit
Hobbies

Things I'm into

Tennis

Weekend leagues, long rallies, and good company.

Music

Concerts, guitars, and discovering new artists on repeat.

Movies

Keeping a running list of films to watch (my letterboxd is suffering)

Outdoors

Hikes, green spaces, and good coffee outside.

Travel

Collecting moments, not magnets. Always down for a new city or country.

Capturing

Snapping little vignettes of life & friends.

now

What I'm up to

  • Building:established saas applications at work and fun projects at home
  • Learning:exploring deeper systems topics and performance tuning
  • Life:weekly tennis, shows when good bands roll through, and mini trips out of ATL

Tracks I’ve been enjoying

Projects

Fun Projects

Barkada Hospitality

Barkada Hospitality

A full-stack reservation and payment platform designed for an Atlanta based sushi omakase experience. Built with Next.js, Tailwind CSS, and Firebase, it delivers a clean, modern interface that mirrors the elegance of the dining experience itself. Guests can view live seat availability, choose between updated daily seatings, and secure their spot with a $50 Square deposit - all in a fast, mobile-friendly flow built for simplicity and trust.

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Macro Buddy

Macro Buddy

A full-stack nutrition tracking web app built with the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js). Features secure JWT authentication, personalized meal diaries, and real-time macronutrient tracking. Designed with a responsive UI for easy meal logging and a smooth user experience.

Travel

Places I've explored

all photos taken by me :D

Amsterdam, Netherlands
52.37°, 4.90°
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Amsterdam, Netherlands

Charming canals, bikes everywhere, and a mix of historic and modern vibes.

Contact

Let's connect

© 2025 Michael Chen — built with Next.js & Tailwind