Jason Martinez Gomez
Full Stack Web Developer — Wilmington, DE
I am a Full Stack Web Developer completing a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science at the University of Delaware, expected May 2026. I hold an Associate in Applied Science from Delaware Technical Community College and have hands-on experience building and self-hosting web applications. I am passionate about clean code, responsive design, and creating tools that are actually useful to the people who use them.
Experience
Team Member / Shift Leader
Jun 2022 – May 2024Taco Bell — Wilmington, DE
Promoted to Shift Leader after 12 months based on demonstrated reliability, work ethic, and ability to keep the team on track during high-volume service periods. Trained new employees on food preparation standards, customer service protocols, and POS systems. Coordinated end-of-shift closeout procedures and maintained compliance with all health and food safety regulations.
Freelance Web Developer
Jan 2023 – PresentSelf-Employed
Built and maintained websites for small local businesses and individuals on a freelance basis. Projects have included a custom accessories e-commerce site, a portfolio page for a local photographer, and landing pages for service-based businesses. Handled everything from initial client meetings and design mockups through deployment and ongoing maintenance.
Open Source Contributor
Sep 2023 – PresentGitHub — Various Projects
Active contributor to open source projects on GitHub, most notably the Sage Bot Discord project at the University of Delaware. Engages in code reviews, bug reporting, feature discussions, and documentation improvements across multiple repositories. Comfortable working in collaborative, asynchronous development environments using Git-based workflows.
Education
Bachelor of Arts — Computer Science
Expected May 2026University of Delaware — Newark, DE
Pursuing a B.A. in Computer Science with a focus on software development and web engineering. Coursework includes Data Structures & Algorithms, Operating Systems, Database Systems, Web Application Development, and Software Engineering. Active member of the UD Computer Science Club and contributor to the Sage Bot open source project used by UD's student Discord servers.
Associate in Applied Science — Computer & Information Science
Aug 2024Delaware Technical Community College — Wilmington, DE
Earned an A.A.S. in Computer and Information Science, covering programming fundamentals, database management, networking basics, and web technologies. Graduated while simultaneously working full-time and began self-studying modern JavaScript frameworks independently. This degree provided a strong practical foundation that supported a seamless transition into the four-year program at the University of Delaware.
Projects
Family Business Website
Designed and developed a full-stack responsive e-commerce website for a family-owned accessories business. Handles product listings, mobile-optimized browsing, and purchase tracking via a PostgreSQL database. Self-hosted on a personal Linux server with NGINX as a reverse proxy.
Sage Bot — UD Discord Bot Contributor
Contributed to a TypeScript Discord bot serving the University of Delaware student community. Refactored command structure for better modularity, added new moderation and utility commands, and improved embed consistency. Collaborated with the dev team via GitHub pull requests and code reviews.
Calculator Website
A clean, modern calculator built with vanilla HTML, JavaScript, and CSS – no frameworks. Implements all core math operations with proper error handling (division by zero, chained operations) and a fully responsive layout that works cleanly on both desktop and mobile.
Personal Portfolio Site
Designed and built a personal portfolio at jmartgmz.me showcasing projects, skills, and contact information. Focused on fast load times, clean layout, and a minimal aesthetic. Self-hosted on a Linux VPS with automated SSL certificate renewal via Let's Encrypt.
Skills
Languages
Frameworks & Libraries
Databases
Tools & Platforms
Interests
Self-Hosting
Enjoys running personal Linux servers at home, experimenting with services like NGINX, Docker, and Nextcloud.
Gaming
Avid PC gamer with an interest in how game engines and multiplayer networking are built under the hood.
Music
Plays guitar casually and enjoys exploring different genres. Music has always been a creative outlet.
Photography
Hobby photographer, mostly street and urban shots. Interested in how visual design translates into digital products.
Reading
Enjoys reading about tech history, software architecture, and the occasional science fiction novel.
Open Source
Believes in the value of open source software and tries to contribute back to projects that are part of the daily workflow.