Matt Burnett

Activist.org

Activist.org is a platform that connects activists with organizations and causes they care about. As part of the development team, I work on improving existing functionality and implementing new features from broadly defined requirements.

My role focuses on refining user experience, improving performance, and integrating new capabilities in a way that fits the existing system. I collaborate closely with other developers and stakeholders to identify priorities and address issues early.

Using Vue 3, Django 5, TypeScript/JavaScript, and Tailwind CSS with Headless UI, I contribute across both front-end and backend code. My work helps keep the platform modern, maintainable, and responsive to the needs of its community.

ServePoint

ServePoint is a focused effort to use agentic coding in a practical, real-world setting. I'm building it as a case management system for agencies that serve citizens at the federal and local level—the kind of place where clear workflows and strong privacy really matter—to show how modern ColdFusion and ColdBox can support serious social services while I develop with AI agents.

I'm designing it around architecture, security, and deployment practices that would hold up in government and mission-driven environments. The goal is to make it a practical reference for teams evaluating ColdFusion for sensitive workloads, and a concrete example of agentic development applied to a real application.

Carbon Interface API Frontend

This project is a lightweight, user-friendly frontend for the Carbon Interface API, which provides estimates of carbon emissions for activities such as air travel and ground transport. I focused on designing a responsive, intuitive interface that makes complex environmental data easier to understand.

Built with React, TypeScript, Material UI, and Formik, the application reflects my interest in climate-focused tools and in translating technical data into practical, user-centered experiences. It also serves as a foundation for future features aimed at helping users better understand—and reduce—their environmental impact.

create-flask-app

create-flask-app is a command-line tool for quickly scaffolding small to medium-sized Flask applications. Built in Python with Click, it generates a clean, opinionated project structure that removes repetitive setup and lets developers focus on application logic.

I designed and implemented the tool with speed, clarity, and scalability in mind. The generated architecture encourages best practices such as modular design, environment-specific configuration, and optional extensions for databases, testing, and templating.

By automating common setup tasks, create-flask-app improves developer flow and iteration speed. It reflects my focus on developer experience and on building maintainable, well-documented tools that support long-term work, not just quick starts.

Solar Panel Output Estimation

The Solar Panel Output Estimation project provides real-time estimates of solar panel electricity production based on location, time, and weather data from the forecast.solar API. I built a responsive web interface that makes complex data accessible and actionable for users.

Developed with React, TypeScript, and AWS (S3, API Gateway, Lambda), this project reflects my interest in sustainable technologies and using real-time data to support informed energy decisions.

GreenShop / E-commerce UI

GreenShop is a capstone e-commerce web app focused on sustainable, renewable products. It offers a seamless shopping experience that highlights eco-friendly goods while serving as a practical exercise in full-stack web development.

The application integrates with a custom E-commerce REST API and Stripe for secure payments, ensuring smooth functionality and user confidence. Built with React, Redux Toolkit, TypeScript, and deployed on Vercel, GreenShop demonstrates my ability to build modern, responsive, and user-focused web applications with a purpose.

E-commerce REST API

The E-commerce REST API powers the GreenShop application, providing infrastructure for managing products, transactions, and user authentication. I focused on building a scalable, reliable backend that supports modern e-commerce needs.

Built with NestJS, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, and TypeORM, the API is type-safe, well-structured, and performant. Comprehensive OpenAPI documentation makes it easy for developers to integrate and reduces friction in development. CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions ensure that updates are automatically tested and deployed, maintaining stability and reliability for the application.

For developers interested in exploring the API, the OpenAPI documentation is available and can be accessed with the username/password combination e-comm/e-comm.

NestJS REST API Template

The NestJS REST API Template is a starter scaffold for building NestJS-based APIs, including the E-commerce REST API. It provides a ready-made structure with authentication, database integration, and modular architecture, helping developers focus on application-specific features instead of boilerplate.

Built with NestJS, TypeScript, TypeORM, and PassportJS, the template includes CI/CD pipelines via GitHub Actions for automatic testing and deployment. OpenAPI documentation is available for developers with username/password test/test.

Resonate Music Streaming Service

The Resonate Music Streaming Service is an open-source platform for collaborative music sharing. I developed a comprehensive test plan to audit the API, identify broken or missing functionality, and ensure core features worked reliably.

Using Mocha and Chai, I created detailed test cases, verified refactored features, and helped improve the platform’s stability and performance. This work highlights my ability to apply rigorous testing practices to enhance open-source projects.

This website

This website is my personal portfolio, built with HTML, JavaScript, and CSS/SASS to showcase my skills and projects. It demonstrates the ability to create a functional, visually appealing site without external libraries or frameworks.

Designed with SEO and structured data following schema.org standards, the site ensures visibility and relevance in search results. This project highlights my proficiency in building professional, responsive, and modern web experiences.