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Self-taught developer turning ambitious ideas into reality through persistence, versatility, and continuous learning.

My Work

Here are some samples of my latest work. Click the project's links to learn more or view the live site.

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Portfolio Site

Next.jsReactTypeScriptPostgreSQLDrizzle ORMShadcnTailwind CSS

Modern personal portfolio website built with Next.js 15, featuring a customized UI with Shadcn components, remote MDX content management, and TypeScript. Includes project showcases and a PostgreSQL database with Drizzle ORM.

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Pixel Valley Supply

DjangoReactTypeScriptPostgreSQLDockerStripeRedisCelery

E-Commerce mobile-first web application for a simple clothing shop with full payment processing, order fulfillment, and product management. Features include automated order fulfillment, product management, and a simple custom Stripe checkout process.

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Art Portfolio Site

ReactTypeScriptViteDjangoPostgreSQLStripeDocker

Full-stack art portfolio application with e-commerce capabilities, shipping integration, and artist showcase features. Built with a modern tech stack and responsive design for optimal viewing on all devices.

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My Skills

My development toolkit has been built through both professional and personal experience. These are the technologies I've mastered so far, but I'm constantly expanding my capabilities. I select my tools carefully to ensure I can deliver solutions that are both effective today and adaptable for tomorrow.

React

Frontend

A JS library for building user interfaces with reusable components. It allows for efficient updates and rendering through its virtual DOM implementation.

TypeScript

Frontend

A strongly typed programming language that builds on JavaScript, giving you better tooling at any scale. It adds static types to JavaScript to help catch errors early and make code more maintainable.

Next.js

Frontend

A React framework that enables server-side rendering, static site generation, and other performance optimizations. It provides a streamlined development experience with built-in routing and API routes.

Django

Backend

A high-level Python web framework that encourages rapid development and clean, pragmatic design. It takes care of much of the hassle of web development so you can focus on writing your app.

Django REST Framework

Backend

A powerful and flexible toolkit for building Web APIs on top of Django. It provides features like serialization, authentication policies, and browsable APIs to simplify API development.

CSS/SCSS

Frontend

Cascading Style Sheets and its preprocessor Sass that allows for variables, nesting, and mixins. They are used to style web pages and create responsive, visually appealing user interfaces.

Tailwind CSS

Frontend

A utility-first CSS framework that allows for rapid UI development through composable utility classes. It promotes consistency and reduces custom CSS by providing pre-defined design primitives.

JavaScript

Frontend

The programming language of the web that enables interactive web pages and browser-based applications. It allows for dynamic content updates, multimedia control, and complex user interactions.

About Me

I'm a full-stack developer with a knack for building intuitive, performant software.

My Journey

My path in tech began through intensive self-learning and a web development bootcamp. I first recognized how perfect programming was for me when I successfully built a portfolio site with a 3D user avatar with close to zero experience -- this was a challenge well beyond my initial skill level and it proved I could learn whatever was necessary to bring my vision to life.

Though I've been in the industry for under 3 years, I've already developed a reputation as a versatile problem-solver who thrives wearing multiple hats. My proudest achievement so far has been building a comprehensive e-commerce platform with Django and React that handles everything from payments to order fulfillment automation.

What sets me apart is my combination of grit and humility. I push through obstacles relentlessly, but I'm also quick to recognize when my approach needs rethinking. While I don't have a traditional CS degree, I've turned this challenge into motivation to consistently demonstrate my value through exceptional work and continuous learning.

Personal Details

Name:Talmage Bergeson
Location:Salt Lake City, Utah
Email:[email protected]
Status:Available for work

My Approach

Clean Architecture

Building clean, maintainable codebases with clear separation of concerns and modular design.

Real-World Solutions

Focusing on creating intuitive, accessible software that provides real value to users.

Continuous Learning

Constantly learning and adapting to new technologies and best practices in the industry.

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Get In Touch

Looking for a versatile developer for your team? I'm always open to new opportunities to contribute and grow.

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Contact Information

Ways to reach me directly

[email protected]

Location

Salt Lake City, UT

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Currently available for work

I'm open to full-time positions and freelance opportunities. Let's build something amazing together.

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