DWIGHT CARTER

DEVELOPER

As a developer, I display my skills behind the scenes building robust full-stack web applications that look great, work fast and perform well with a seamless user experience.

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

From working overnight in a call center to being a self taught developer

SOFTWARE ENGINEER

February 2022 - Janurary 2025

GPI/GREENMAN-PEDERSON, INC.

  • Developed cross-platform mapping applications using JavaScript, React, and ESRI ArcGIS, delivering geospatial visualization tools used by 100+ internal and client users.
  • Integrated RESTful APIs to connect mapping services with client applications, reducing database query time by 20% and improving data processing efficiency.
  • EContributed to Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflows using Revit, enhancing design accuracy and visualization quality.
  • 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 Mailchimp APIs to automate marketing email campaigns, improving user engagement and campaign efficiency.
  • Designed and developed high-conversion landing pages and visual campaigns in collaboration with marketing teams.
  • 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.

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

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React Heroku

Practice building button componets built with custom props for different styles.

React Netlify

More practice with React to create a responsive Netflix clone.

React Netlify

Application to track your progress built with react

React Heroku

E-Commerce website built using wordpress with a custom theme.

PHP WordPress

A mock Rest API JSON server I used for fake date for a project.s

JavaScript

A node server that will display random facts Using Vanella JS and Express and Node.js.

Javascript Node.Js Express