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Client-Side Focused. Data Driven. Front-End Centric Dev.

Auburn, IN mattcw13@gmail.com LinkedIn

Who is Matt Winchester? Information validated via LinkedIn Profile

I am an experienced Web Developer with a profound passion for creating innovative web-based solutions and designing intuitive developer tools. With a deep background encompassing full-stack JavaScript, responsive design, and data-driven development, my career has been defined by a commitment to user experience and architectural elegance.

My portfolio spans over 20 distinct web platforms, architecting both backend infrastructures and fluid frontend experiences over the past 14 years. I am driven to design fast, accessible web solutions. I leverage APIs as Infrastructure via REST, GraphQL, and JSON-P, consistently bridging the gap between tried-and-true methodologies and modern digital paradigms.

Developer Setup
Darkcraft Branding
API Architecture
Matt Winchester

Key Ventures & Innovation

HTAPI Trademark Elite | Patent App #63/973,583

Patent Pending
Patent App #: 63/973,583 Filed: 02/01/2026
Trademark #: 98022636
"SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CLIENT-SIDE API SERVICE VIRTUALIZATION..."

Leading the development of HTAPI, a revolutionary tool that transforms static HTML into Instant Embedded APIs purely on the client-side. Currently available for educational purposes with invite-only beta access to stealth features.

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Darkcraft Digital Featured on Crunchbase, DesignRush, & AllReview.ca.

Founder and Hybrid Web Engineer. Delivering full-service digital solutions, from technical SEO to advanced graphic design and front-end development using modern frameworks.

Client: Hose & Fittings

Successfully implemented HTAPI to aggregate disparate legacy pages. Employed a Strangler Fig migration pattern to consolidate multiple HTML structures.

Core Competencies & Skills
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JavaScript Endorsed by real colleagues, verified via LinkedIn Vanilla JavaScript Endorsed by real colleagues, verified via LinkedIn HTML5 & Scripting Endorsed by real colleagues, verified via LinkedIn CSS / Flexbox / Grid Endorsed by real colleagues, verified via LinkedIn PHP Endorsed by real colleagues, verified via LinkedIn Front-End Development Endorsed by real colleagues, verified via LinkedIn Responsive Web Design Endorsed by real colleagues, verified via LinkedIn Graphic & UI Design Endorsed by real colleagues, verified via LinkedIn Git Endorsed by real colleagues, verified via LinkedIn Strategic Planning Endorsed by real colleagues, verified via LinkedIn Serverless Computing HTMX Node.js Bootstrap & Tailwind CSS REST / Hypermedia APIs JSON & AJAX Network Design Data Structures

Experience

PC Software Engineer / Frontend Developer

Aug 2024 - Jul 2026 · 2 yrs
Power Components Corporation

Architecting highly responsive, data-driven client-side applications. Collaborating closely with backend systems to consume RESTful APIs and deliver seamless user experiences through modern JavaScript frameworks.

React, VueJS, JavaScript, REST APIs, and +4 skills

DD Hybrid Web Engineer

Mar 2023 - Present
DarkCraft Digital · Full-time
North Manchester, Indiana, United States · Hybrid

I primarily lead the way in the development of the platforms we currently offer at DarkCraft Digital, building full-service digital solutions and managing complex client migrations.

Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Serverless Computing and +7 skills

HT Web Developer (Founder)

Mar 2023 - Present
HTAPI · Full-time · Remote

HTAPI enables seamless integration of data within HTML pages, transforming Static HTML into an Instant Embedded API for use as a data-source in dynamic applications. I'm primarily involved in the overall roadmap and development of key parts of this SaaS.

HTMX, Serverless Computing, REST APIs, JSON

LA Software Design Engineer

Aug 2021 - Aug 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo
Low Associates Inc.

Developed front-end applications using Web Forms and VueJS. Redesigned core branding and produced digital mockups, streamlining the design approval process and improving user interface responsiveness.

Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), JavaScript and +7 skills

MP Digital Content Manager (PHP Development)

Aug 2019 - Mar 2021 · 1 yr 8 mos
Mutton Power Equipment

Maintained e-commerce platforms and digital content using PHP, Bootstrap, and modern CSS. Moderated code-bases and executed marketing integrations to align with business goals.

PHP, Bootstrap, Content Management, +3 skills

LS Data Intake Systems Developer

Jan 2015 - May 2019 · 4 yrs 5 mos
Landstar · Full-time

Built and maintained robust data intake systems utilizing PHP and web dispatch tools to ensure efficient tracking, reporting, and smooth daily dispatch operations.

Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), PHP and +8 skills

Education & Credentials

Web Programming & Design

Purdue University / IvyTech | Fort Wayne, IN

Jan 2010 - Dec 2014

Extensive academic coursework coupled with substantial practical application. My studies allowed me to focus on structural web programming, database implementation, hypermedia principles, and web history/architecture.

Certifications

Responsive Web Design

Online (HTML, CSS, Flexbox, Grid)

JS Algorithms & Data Structures

Online (ES6, OOP, Functional Prog.)

Front End Development Libraries

Online (React, Redux, Sass, Bootstrap)

Data Visualization

Online(D3.js, JSON, AJAX)

Linux & Relational Databases

Online (Bash, PostgreSQL, Git)

Back End Development & APIs

Online (Node.js, Express, Mongo)

Social Media Management Certified

Online

Digital Design Certificate

Industry Standard

Let's build something amazing.

Have a project in mind or want to discuss API architecture? Drop me a message.