DWIGHT CARTER

DEVELOPER

Software Engineer with 6+ years of experience building scalable, responsive web applications using React, Vue.js, and modern JavaScript. Experienced in full-stack development with Node.js, MongoDB, and PHP, integrating RESTful APIs and geospatial mapping tools.

About

I'm a Software Engineer with over 6 years of experience building scalable, user-focused web applications using React, Vue.js, and modern JavaScript. I work across the full stack with Node.js, MongoDB, and PHP, integrating RESTful APIs and geospatial tools to turn complex requirements into real-world solutions. From improving performance to streamlining workflows, I enjoy building reliable, intuitive tools that teams genuinely enjoy using.

This is me

EXPERIENCE

SOFTWARE ENGINEER

February 2022 - Janurary 2025

GPI/GREENMAN-PEDERSON, INC.

  • Developed and maintained cross-platform web applications using JavaScript, React, and modern web technologies, delivering tools used by 100+ internal and client users including government agencies.
  • Provided ongoing troubleshooting, maintenance, and support for production web applications, ensuring reliability and security.
  • Integrated RESTful APIs to connect frontend applications with backend services, reducing database query time by 20% and improving system performance.
  • Created and maintained technical documentation that reduced onboarding time and improved long-term maintainability.

FRONT-END SOFTWARE ENGINEER

June 2019 - February 2022

ZANIBONI LIGHTING

  • Collaborated on the migration from Magento 1.9 to Magento 2.3 CE, resulting in a 35% improvement in platform performance.
  • Integrated third-party APIs (Mailchimp) to enhance website functionality and automate user engagement workflows.
  • Designed and developed landing pages and visual campaigns, implementing consistent branding elements including logos, color palettes, and typography across all web properties.
  • Built product catalog integrations between the e-commerce frontend and PHP/Laravel backend.

JR FRONT-END SOFTWARE ENGINEER

October 2018 - June 2019

THE WAVE

  • Developed responsive SaaS frontends using Vue.js & Vue Router in collaboration with UX/UI designers.
  • Built RESTful APIs using the LoopBack framework, connecting Node.js and MongoDB backend services.
  • Implemented responsive landing pages from design mockups and maintained multiple WordPress sites.
  • Designed and implemented responsive landing pages from design mockups, translating visual concepts into functional, branded web pages.

CONTENT DEVELOPER

July - October 2018

H2 IT SOLUTIONS

  • Successfully migrated 50+ online courses from Blackboard to Canvas LMS, ensuring data integrity and user experience continuity.
  • Developed responsive course content using HTML5 and CSS3, improving mobile accessibility.
  • Streamlined migration processes and contributed to platform optimization initiatives.

PROJECTS

A couple projects I have made

Using the Discogs API I built a website to display my vinyl collection.

React Next.js Netlify

You are able to search for GitHub profiles and view details.

React Heroku

More practice with React to create a responsive Netflix clone.

React Netlify

Application to track your progress built with React.

React Heroku

A mock REST API JSON server used for fake data in a project.

JavaScript

A node server that displays random facts using Vanilla JS, Express, and Node.js.

JavaScript Node.js Express