Senior Frontend Engineer
Hi, I’m Mike.
I build products for the web. Currently at ReliaQuest, specializing in React, Next.js, and TypeScript.
When I’m not writing code, I’m digging through record crates or spending time with family in Utah. I also build Doing Utah Daily, a platform for discovering local events and activities.
From the Blog
If 1775 Had Wifi
Keeping the Signal, Dropping the Noise
A thoughtful reflection on focusing on what truly matters — amplifying the signal and eliminating the noise in both work and creative practice. The post breaks down how to strip away distractions, prioritize clarity, and invest energy in high-impact efforts that drive real progress.
Music
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.
Experience
ReliaQuest
Senior Software Engineer
2022 – Present
Architecting AI-powered product features, modernizing enterprise dashboards, and building reusable component systems across the security operations suite.
React · TypeScript · Next.js · AI/LLM
Xactware (Verisk Solutions)
Software Engineer
2011 – 2022
Led shared UI library initiatives, transitioned legacy systems to React SPAs, and managed testing pipelines for enterprise insurance workflows.
React · JavaScript · C# · .NET