Mark Smith - Senior Software Engineer Portfolio

A modern, responsive portfolio website showcasing my professional experience, technical skills, and project work. Built with cutting-edge web technologies to demonstrate both my development capabilities and design sensibilities.

🚀 Live Demo

View My Portfolio

✨ Features

• Modern Design: Clean, professional interface with smooth animations and micro-interactions
• Responsive Layout: Optimized for all devices with a mobile-first approach
• Dynamic Content: Real-time integration with GitHub repositories and external APIs
• Interactive Elements: Engaging user experience with custom animations and visual feedback
• Contact Integration: Functional contact form with email delivery
• Performance Optimized: Fast loading times and efficient resource management

🛠️ Tech Stack

Frontend

• Blazor WebAssembly - Modern .NET web framework for interactive client-side applications
• Bootstrap 5 - Responsive CSS framework for consistent, mobile-first design
• Custom CSS - Tailored styling with modern CSS features and animations
• Font Awesome - Professional icon library

Backend & Services

• ASP.NET Core - High-performance web framework
• GitHub API - Dynamic repository integration
• SMTP Email Service - Contact form functionality
• External APIs - Integration with NASA APOD, SpaceX, Strava, and Weather services

Development & Deployment

• .NET 8.0 - Latest .NET framework with cutting-edge features
• Azure App Service - Cloud hosting and deployment
• GitHub Actions - CI/CD pipeline automation

📱 Sections

• Home: Professional introduction and overview
• Projects: Showcase of GitHub repositories and personal projects
• Skills: Technical competencies with visual indicators
• Experience: Professional background and achievements
• Contact: Direct communication channels and contact form

🎨 Design Philosophy

The portfolio emphasizes:

• Clean Typography: Readable, professional font choices
• Consistent Color Scheme: Terracotta, sage green, and soft off-white palette
• Smooth Animations: Subtle micro-interactions for enhanced user experience
• Accessibility: WCAG compliant design for inclusive user experience
• Performance: Optimized loading times and efficient resource usage

🔗 Connect With Me

• LinkedIn: Mark Smith
• GitHub: @marksmith1994
• Email: marksmith.ms804@gmail.com

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

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