• Hi!
    I'm Mark

    A computer scientist and massive tech-nerd to boot!

  • I am a
    McMaster University Alumnus

    Studying computer sciense from 2019 to 2023!

  • But I started
    Much Earlier

    I have always loved to code, and started at a much younger age.

  • I love to
    Mentor

    I find pride and enjoyment to teaching the next generation what I know and watching them grow rapidly.

  • And Take Pride in my
    Accomplishments

    I used to compete to show my worth and skill in this field, and was proud of what I made!

  • I Try to do
    Good

    In a world where technology is growing more and more powerful, it can sometimes be easy to forget the humanity in the world. I try to never lose sight of our community, both in what I develop, and in what I do.

About Us

Who Am I?

Hi, I'm Mark Hutchison. I am a McMaster Computer Science alumni looking for opportunities to further my development in the coding world. I have a personal love of the web development world, including both front-end and back-end work. However, if I had to choose, I would always pick back-end development due to the logical nature of the workflow.

Over the past 10+ years, I have refined my full stack skills and ready to apply my skills in the workplace. Although it is my preference to work remotely, I would be willing to commute or even relocate if needed.

Web Design

Back-End Dev

Polyglot

Graphic Design

What I do?

Here are some of my expertise

Back-End Development

With experience in many languages and frameworks, like:

  • GoLang Echo
  • Python Django
  • Node.JS Express and Fastify

Front-End Development

Experience using:

  • Raw HTML and CSS
  • Toolkit Development with TailwindCSS and ShadCN
  • Frameworks like ReactJS, NextJS, SvelteJS, AngularJS, and more
  • Server Templates like Blade, or HTMLX

Database Management

Experience with many different types of databases, including:

  • SQL: MySQL, SQLite3, PostgreSQL
  • NoSQL: MongoDB
  • Graph: GraphQL, Neo4J

Communication Protocols

Experience developing:

  • REST APIs
  • WebSockets
  • WebTransport

Enterprise Solution Design

Designed plant floor networks, enterprise server hardware configurations, and performed system administrator duties while also performing my duties as a coder.

Algorithm Design

Capable of converting human instructions into a computer algorithm.

My Specialty

My Skills

As mentioned previously, I am primarily a web-based developer. Majority of my skills are in languages and frameworks related to this field, as it is my passion. The following scales are meant to portray my comfort level with a technology. That being said, I thrive on challenge and routinely go outside of my comfort-zone to learn any new technology I can get my hands on.

GoLang

Advanced

Python

Expert

Java

Intermediate

Rust

Intermediate

SQL

Advanced

NoSQL

Intermediate

Graph Databases

Novice

Front-End Development (ReactJS)

Expert

Linux/Unix

Expert

Git

Expert

Front-End Development (Angular)

Intermediate

C# REST API Development

Intermediate

C++

Advanced
Education

Education

McMaster University - Hamilton, Ontario

August 2019 to June 2023

I was a 4 year undergrad at McMaster University during the Covid-19 pandemic. Although it was tough, I managed to make it through and it was quite a bit of fun.

Acton District High School - Acton, Ontario

September 2015 to June 2019

A high school in my home town in which offered many courses in information technologies. Because of this, I decided to graduate with a SHSM: Specialist High School Major.

Experience

Work Experience

Design Engineer at Martinrea March 2024 - Current

After networking with some of my fellow McMaster University graduates, I heard of the oppurtunity to work on an internal software project with a close friend of mine at Martinrea. This project required knowledge in React, Python, C++, and various technologies like Proxmox, PostgreSQL, Redis, and more. Martinrea has been a challenging, yet rewarding, workplace in which has not only strengthend my skills as a developer, but my skills as a teacher, mentor, and leader within my field.

Full Stack Developer at Izzy Software May 2023 - March 2024

Post-graduation, Izzy Software was the first company to take me on as an employee. They worked on many sensitive materials, that required knowledge in Angular frontend tools, C# backend tools, and in-depth SQL knowledge for databasing. This job put my skills to the test multiple times, and I am sure to say that -- if you asked -- they would say I met them all.

Teaching Assistant at McMaster University September 2020 - May 2023

Since 2nd year, due to my high grades, I have been acting as a Teaching Assistant. For the first 2 and a half years, I worked non-stop assisting with the "CS1MD3 Introduction to Programming in Python" course. I acted as server manager for the program, as well as the idea generator for many of the tests and exams. I also ensured that student questions were not left unanswered on our official course Piazza and Discord.
However, after the departure of the professor who I worked with - Nicholas Moore, I moved on to my final semester assisting with the "CS2DB3 - Databases" course. In databases, it was my task to teach tutorials and grade student assignments.

Software Engineer at FYELABS May 2021 - August 2022

Originally, I was hired on to act as a back-end engineer in the GoLang language. However, as my time increased at the company, I began transitioning into a full stack role. I learned the basics of VueJS, as well as an intermediate knowledge of ReactJS. Although I am still stronger with back-end technologies, I am capable in whichever work I am required. I also worked on a project coded in Laravel, using PHP Blade to generate the front-end, while working here. That project allowed me to experiment with a different language and framework, diversifying my skill-set even more.

Freelance Web-Developer September 2017 - August 2021

I worked as a self-employed full-stack web developer under the name Jazzmoon. We would be approached by members of the community looking for a website and we would develop and maintain websites for them for a cheap price. It gave me the opportunity to work with clients on a closer level, as well as good practice for my skills in various frameworks and technologies, such as CloudFlare DNS set-up, Linux server work, domain registration, and more.

Guest Experience Leader at McDonald's August 2017 - March 2021

While working as a Guest Experience Leader at McDonald's, it was duty to ensure that I presented myself in the best customer-facing manner possible while balancing the duties of regular crew. I would always be multitasking helping my fellow co-workers behind the counter with my tasks beyond the counter, such as taking surveys, wiping down tables, or the extra Covid-19 measures. This job taught me great multitasking skills that would continue to help me outside of the customer service industry.

My Projects

Recent Work

SawThat?

McMaster University Capstone project

Check it out!

Spaceship Simulator

C++ OpenGL Graphics Project

Check it out!

2048

Java Project for Software Specification Course

Check it out!

BTD6 AutoPlay

Although originally a small, Python based image recognition script to play a game; this project has evolved near infitely from that. Becoming my introduction to Rust, I used this project to become familiar with image-to-text recognition models like OCR, as well as the entirety of the Rust language as a whole.

Check it out!

Pixel Painter

Art Program in which was a part of a series of challenges to learn the P5.JS library.

Play it! Check it out!

Hashi JS

Standard Hashi bridge game in which was a part of a series of challenges to learn the P5.JS library.

Play it! Check it out!

Skills Canada

Website developed in 2 days for the Skills Canada National coding competition.

Check it out!

Get in Touch

Contact

Mark Hutchion
(He/Him/His)

https://github.com/MoonstarCoding

1waterloomark@gmail.com

+1 (519) 362-2745

Available for Interview: