Hi, I'm James Morton—a full-stack engineer and web developer with a passion for building robust web apps and delightful user interfaces. I design secure data flows and scalable dashboards, working across front-end and back-end technologies to deliver fast, accessible software for real-world needs.

JAMES MORTON

Hi, I'm James Morton—a full-stack engineer and web developer with a passion for building robust web apps and delightful user interfaces. I design secure data flows and scalable dashboards, working across front-end and back-end technologies to deliver fast, accessible software for real-world needs.

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Hi, I’m James Morton—a full-stack engineer and web developer with a passion for building robust web apps and delightful user interfaces.

I design secure data flows and scalable dashboards, working across front-end and back-end technologies to deliver fast, accessible software for real-world needs.

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Language

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Work Experience

Officer, Web and UI Developer at Broadway Bank
June 1, 2022 - Present
Engineered a photo-sharing platform using React.js and Node.js with real-time analytics, enhancing user engagement. Secured API access by implementing OAuth 2.0 and JWT to enforce user authentication and data security. Migrated legacy systems to AWS ECS with Terraform, reducing operational costs and improving scalability. Developed a data processing pipeline to handle high-volume uploads, enabling efficient data handling and analytics. Collaborated to improve reliability and uptime, contributing to a stable web-enabled UI and admin workflows.
Principal Owner & Sr. Web Developer at Pala Creative
October 1, 2015 - Present
Engineered a strong digital signage backend using AWS Lambda and .NET Core to support high user volume. Optimized MongoDB schemas and indexing for faster queries on dashboards and admin panels. Designed data processing workflows to handle large datasets, reducing processing time. Coordinated cloud infrastructure management on AWS and Azure with Terraform, Kubernetes, and Docker. Mentored junior engineers in React.js and Agile methodologies to improve project delivery timelines.
Senior Web Applications Developer at HII Technical Solutions - Administrative Offices of US Federal Courts
August 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022
Transformed Figma wireframes into a Vue.js admin portal with mobile-responsive design. Automated lead assignments with Apex, saving substantial manual workload. Optimized performance with Elasticsearch and Redis for caching and searching/indexing. Designed REST APIs in collaboration with backend teams to support inventory management. Integrated third-party APIs to enhance product functionality while maintaining data security.
Web Applications Developer at Texas A&M University, San Antonio
September 1, 2018 - August 31, 2021
Developed and maintained dynamic web applications using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to improve user experience. Collaborated on responsive web solutions to enhance performance and accessibility. Used Git for version control to manage codebase and deployment workflows.
Web Applications Developer at University of Texas at Tyler
October 1, 2009 - September 30, 2018
Implemented AWS Direct Connect and satellite links to ensure high uptime for critical operations. Configured communications infrastructure to reduce call drop rates. Developed strong backup strategies with AWS S3 and Glacier for data recovery. Instructed teams on collaboration tools to improve operational efficiency. Implemented caching strategies with Redis and GraphQL to optimize real-time data fetching.
Web Developer at Master Design Solutions
January 1, 2003 - October 1, 2015
Implemented real-time updates with WebSocket and Mapbox GL JS for live data visualization. Led agile transition from Waterfall to Scrum methodology to boost project efficiency. Maintained high bug-free solution performance through consistent problem-solving. Developed an API using SOAP and REST practices to improve system integration.

Education

B.S. in Computer Science at University of Texas at Tyler
January 11, 2030 - March 20, 2026
Associate Degree in Pre-Engineering at Navarro College
January 11, 2030 - March 20, 2026

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Education, Government, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment