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Hi! I am Mike.
90's Music Fanatic & Senior Front End Engineer
Passionate about creating dynamic, engaging applications. Currently at ReliaQuest, specializing in React, Next.js, and modern web technologies.
About Me
When not immersed in code, you'll find me spinning vinyl records from my extensive 90's alternative collection, tinkering with smart home technology, or spending quality time with family.
I'm also the web developer of Doing Utah Daily, where you can find exciting activities and events happening in Utah.
🎵90's Alternative
💿Vinyl Collector
💻Front End Developer
Red Sox Fan
Ford Enthusiast
Latest Thoughts
Sharing insights on web development, technology trends, and life in the tech industry
New website dropped
The Nightmare of Building a Universal Music Player: How I Connected 200+ Vinyl Records to both Apple Music and Spotify (And Why You Shouldn't Try This at Home). What started as a simple idea - "let people listen to my vinyl collection online" - turned into a technical odyssey through OAuth hell, device management nightmares, and API documentation that lies. Here's how I built a seamless music player that works with both Apple Music and Spotify, and why it nearly broke my sanity.
Sep 28, 2025
ReactNodes as args in storybook. Think again.
Passing ReactNodes directly into Storybook args might seem convenient, but it breaks controls, kills docs, ruins type safety, and can even send you into max-depth render hell with arrays. Here’s why it’s such a bad idea—and how to fix it with data-driven args and clean story templates.
Sep 25, 2025
Job Interviews, LeetCode, and Why Whiteboarding Still Feels Weird
A reflection on coding interviews, whiteboarding, LeetCode one-liners, SQL DISTINCT vs TOP, and why relying on Google and IntelliSense doesn’t make you a bad engineer.
Sep 10, 2025
Featured Work
Projects & Research
Showcasing innovative web applications, interactive experiences, and technical insights that push the boundaries of modern development.
Featured Projects
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Web Platform
Doing Utah Daily
A comprehensive platform showcasing Utah's vibrant culture, events, and local businesses. Features real-time event updates, business directories, and community engagement tools.
Next.js
React
TypeScript
Tailwind CSS
+2
Live
Game
Baby Werewolf Game
An interactive hide-and-seek card game designed for family fun. Features beautiful animations, multiple themes, and engaging gameplay mechanics for desktop play.
React
TypeScript
Framer Motion
Tailwind CSS
+2
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My career progression in the world of front-end development
ReliaQuest
Current
2022 - Present
Senior Software Engineer
Leading front-end development initiatives, architecting scalable React applications, and mentoring junior developers.
React
TypeScript
Next.js
GraphQL
Verisk Solutions
2011 - 2022
Senior Software Developer
Developed and maintained enterprise-level software solutions, collaborated with cross-functional teams, and contributed to system architecture decisions over 11+ years.
JavaScript
C#
.NET
SQL Server
Angular