Matt "Maylor" Taylor

Full-Stack Software Engineer | React | AI workflows | Java

Matt Taylor

Building mission-critical systems with modern cloud infrastructure, distributed computing, and DevOps automation. Based in St Petersburg, FL.

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As Software Engineer III, I design and build full-stack applications for mission-critical systems. I lead technical initiatives spanning frontend architecture with React, backend development with .NET and Java, and database optimization. I architect scalable solutions, mentor junior developers, and establish engineering best practices across teams.

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Core Competencies

Frontend Development

  • •React and modern component architecture
  • •TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS/LESS
  • •Next.js, responsive design, state management
  • •WCAG compliance and web accessibility standards

Backend Development

  • •C#, .NET Core, and Microsoft .NET ecosystem
  • •Java backend development and microservices
  • •RESTful API design and implementation
  • •Design patterns: Repository, Dependency Injection, MVC

Database & Architecture

  • •SQL optimization and query performance tuning
  • •SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, NoSQL databases
  • •Scalable system architecture and design
  • •Data modeling and schema optimization

Security & Compliance

  • •Threat assessment and vulnerability management
  • •Access control and secure authentication patterns
  • •CompTIA Security+ certified expertise
  • •Secure coding practices and compliance

Professional Certifications

CompTIA Security+

Achieved in February 2026. Demonstrates expertise in threat assessment, vulnerability management, access control, and cryptographic implementations essential for modern security infrastructure.

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Certified Scrum Master

Earned December 2018. Specializes in optimizing sprint cycles, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, and implementing Lean principles to drive team velocity.

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Leadership & Impact

Technical Leadership

Serve as technical authority on architectural decisions, API design patterns, and system optimization. Mentor junior developers and establish best practices across teams. Drive process improvements and implement solutions that accelerate product delivery and improve system reliability.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Collaborate directly with C-level stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical specifications. Work closely with product teams, customer service, and other departments to gather requirements and define business logic. Proven ability to bridge the gap between technical implementation and business objectives.

System Optimization

Expertise in optimizing database queries, improving system throughput, and reducing latency across platforms. Design and implement scalable solutions for high-availability systems serving mission-critical applications.

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