From static websites and landing pages to rich database-driven web apps, content management systems and ecommerce solutions, I have been a full stack web developer for most of my professional career spanning more than 15 years. I enjoy all aspects of the design and development process and use the latest web standards and technologies to create unique and adaptible websites.

My web-related experience began back in school while developing sites for local organizations and the high school—I also won state championship in a related SkillsUSA competition at the time. I have continued evolving my knowledge and skillset ever since. Recently, a web-based app that I developed was awarded the grand prize in Intel's worldwide App Innovation Contest (one of three consecutive grand prize awards I won).

Academically, I have pursued and excelled at a wide variety of related technical paths, including a perfect 4.0 GPA (Dean's Honor List) from both Milwaukee Area Technical College and Bellevue University. Studies have included a major in ecommerce / web administration (Associate of Applied Science, A.A.S.), web technologies (Bachelor of Science, B.S.) and web design (technical diploma).

Experience

(X)HTML(5), CSS(3), JavaScript (ECMAScript)
PHP, ASP.NET, C#, VB.Net
MySQL / Microsoft SQL Server
jQuery / jQuery UI / jQuery Mobile
LESS / SASS Preprocessors
Bootstrap, Wordpress, CMSMS and other frameworks
XML / JSON / Ajax
Adobe Dreamweaver / Expression Web
Repsonsive / Mobile First / Graceful Degredation

Clients

Intel Corporation
Marshfield Clinic Health System
National Farm Medicine Center
Marshfield Clinic Research Center
Marshfield Area Community Foundation
Healthy Lifestyles
North Wood County Historical Society
"What If...?" Scientific / Leave Only Bubbles
Wisconsin Easement Action Team

I have been developing a wide array of software applications for a very long time. In 2002, I released my first commercial application to assist with online auction ad creation (as featured in several eBay-related books at the time including "Tricks of the Ebay Masters"). From entertainment and video games to corporate and productivity-related utilities, I always enjoy tackling new projects and helping to solve business-related problems.

Many of my applications have garnered accolades and recognition over the years. In the mid-2000s, a casual computer game I developed was named "Game of the Month" in Europe's biggest computer gaming magazine. During my full-time employment by Marshfield Clinic Health Systems, I received a Golden Cattail Award and Deed Made a Difference for my contributions.

Starting in 2010, my app development experience shifted focus toward the increasingly prominent mobile platforms. I released a series of apps that garnered millions of downloads, one of which was also licensed in bulk by several elementary schools. In 2012-2013, I took part in three Intel-sponsored worldwide app development contests and won the grand prize in all three, where I subsequently completed contract work for Intel's RealSense camera technology. More recently I contracted with National Farm Medicine Center to develop an augmented reality prototype to assist emergency responders on farms.

Skills

iOS and Android Mobile App Development
Windows Desktop Development
Objective C, Java, Swift, C#, BASIC/AGK
Visual Studio, Xcode, Android Studio
Cordova / PhoneGap / Cross-Platform

Awards

BrotherSoft/PickNET 5/5 - Dominant Ad Creator
Game of the Month - Packin' Plax (PCZone Magazine)
Grand Prize Game - Ballastic (Intel App Innovation)
Grand Prize App - Magic Doodle Pad (Intel Perceptual)
Grand Prize App - Scribblify AIO (Intel App Innovation)

In addition to my passion for creating websites and apps, I am well-versed in a variety of related technical skills and hobbies. From hardware and technical support to graphic design, photo restoration and photography, I am comfortable with most aspects of computer-related tasks. I have strong knowledge of most major software applications including Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office, as well as experience with Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems.

Sample of Additional Services and Experience

Graphic design and compositing
2D and 3D prototyping
Photo editing and restoration
Photography
Word processing (WPM: 110)
Computer repair and technical support
Network troubleshooting

For more than a decade, I have also volunteered my expertise to local non-profit organizations as time permits. This has included investing thousands of hours toward historical group advancements by archiving, digitizing, restoring and reproducing a variety of audiovisual media as well as streamlining their computer workflows.

Throughout my technical career, I've been regularly honored and recognized with a variety of awards, certificates and publications for both technical-related skills and general work accomplishments. A sampling of such materials can be reviewed below.

Selected Awards and Honors

Grand Prize App - Scribblify AIO (Intel App Innovation)
Grand Prize Game - Ballastic (Intel App Innovation)
Grand Prize App - Magic Doodle Pad (Intel Perceptual)
Game of the Month - Packin' Plax (PCZone Magazine)
Intel Software Innovator Program
Golden Cattail Award
NWCHS Volunteer of the Year Award (x2)
SkillsUSA State Champion (x2)
Bellevue University B.S. Degree 4.0 GPA Dean's Honor List
Milwaukee Area Technical College A.A.S. Degree 4.0 GPA

Many of my projects have been featured in local and international publications. In addition, I have contributed directly to a wide variety of case studies and technical articles including three written by Intel, several written by National Farm Medicine Center, and many on my own technical blog where I provide tutorials and training for other users.

Selected Technical Publications (Author / Co-Author)

2018 Journal of Agromedicine: Augmented Reality Farm MAPPER Development (Abstract/Article)
Intel: How Scribblify Delivers a Cross-Platform GUI with Node.js (Case Study)
Intel: Gesture-based Drawing Application is Grand Prize Winner (Case Study)
Intel: Ballastic Ultrabook Game Grand Prize Winner (Case Study)
Synchronizing Local Databases and Web Content via Dropbox (MySQL, Apache, WAMP) (Personal Blog)
Project Postmortem: Panasonic VIERA Connect (Personal Blog)

To date, each client and employer that I have worked for has expressed complete and utmost satisfaction and gratitude for my services. Some of the letters and compliments that I've received from a variety of individuals and businesses throughout the years can be reviewed below.

Our group is very pleased with the work you've already put into this system tool. Personally, I've found you very easy to work with, you offered suggestions for improvements that we hadn't even thought of, worked hard to accommodate our requests and you have communicated with me in a timely, professional and positive manner. Well done! ... It has been a pleasure to work with Matt Pilz from Corporate Communications. His energy, positive attitude, great ideas, clear and timely communication have combined to make this a rewarding project for me to help with.

Gail J. & Bob D., Marshfield Clinic Process Improvement Application

I have had the pleasure of working with Matt for the last [several] years. He is a very capable, energetic, enthusiastic, reliable and hard-working individual. Each time I needed help with our website, he has been extremely helpful... While teaching me, he was very patient, understanding that I had no web site experience. He provided me with written directions to refer to when I do the smaller maintenance items... He has always been willing to make changes to the site, listening to what I needed, then making the needed additions or corrections quickly...

Amber L., Marshfield Area Community Foundation

"The IQIPS team really liked the site that Dr. Krueger previewed last week...I just wanted to say a special thank you for all the excellent work you did to ge the PDSA website up and running... You rock! Thank you so much for all of your time and hard work! I've been getting a lot of compliments about the interface. Thank you for making it so usable!

Ellen V. & Kate B., Institude for Quality, Innovation and Patient Safety

Excellent, Matt. Thanks so much. I appreciate your quick turn-around and look forward to the streamlined Web publishing process... Thanks for getting it up so quickly... Thanks so much for your help with Cattails, Pulse and all the amazing work you do for us, Matt. You're such a pleasure to work with.

Nick S. & Ken L., Cattails Publishing

The web site is great. We've gotten a number of positive comments about it. I am very pleased with the work you did for us... Thanks SO MUCH for your help... The redesign looks great... This all looks awesome; I'm so excited! Thank you very much... Thanks for all your work... I've had some nice compliments on the website. Great job...

Paul & Joan H., What If Scientific / Leave Only Bubbles

I love the website it's so beautiful...You're amazing! Thank you so much! Dan said it was done really nicely and worked really well... The whole thing is incredible, the links the way you did the photos throughout everything!

Melanie D., Captured Moments by Melanie

The web site is great. We've gotten a number of positive comments about it. I am very pleased with the work you did for us... I am very impressed with your vast knowledge of web design, search engine evolution, and all the rest... I was just telling Terri how helpful the session and your help guide was... As always, your help is invaluable...

Dean M., Marshfield Area Community Foundation

Thanks so much for your efforts. Everything seems to be working now and I'm so pleased with the site... Thanks for your conscientious work on the STC Web Site. I am so proud of what you have accomplished to date... I think the site looks great. Thanks for all your hard work."

Jane W.,, School District of Marshfield

You created a very visually appealing site that certainly exceeds the requirements and my expectations. The inclusion of the required JavaScript components was done so in a way that makes the site more interactive and look professional. Your integration of CSS and JavaScript goes to make future maintenance of the site more manageable. I particularly like the look and feel of the site, starting with the banner/header on the first page. I like the idea and implementation of the Green Tip and random quotes sections of the site.

Jonathan M., Milwaukee Area Technical College

Great work on your final project! It looks very professional... It looks like you have gotten yourself into some good XHTML and CSS coding habits... I normally don't give too many 100s on final projects, but you earned it! I liked the extra work that you did behind the scenes - such as the form validation and JavaScript. I enjoyed having you in the class. I hope you learned a lot. It was great having you in the class. I appreciate your attention to detail. I appreciate all the work that you did in the critique of your classmates' projects.

Jonathan M., Milwaukee Area Technical College

Holy crap! This [PowerPoint presentation] is soooooo fantastic—if you don't mind I'm gonna use this as an example of what can be done... It is always a challenge of mine to make a "PowerPoint” that doesn't look like PowerPoint" and this is one of them. You most likely already know this, but you are gonna do soooo well in the industry. Your passion for this & perfectionism is fantastic... I'd like to use it as an example of what can be done (if you put the energy into it like you did!!!) for future classes if you dont mind...

Susan R., Milwaukee Area Technical College

Your credentials are stunning, and you showcase them well. I wish I could employ you to improve the announcement page on my course... I've been teaching many years and have read a lot a papers in my lifetime, but have never come across one better than yours. Congratulations for writing such a fine paper... Truly remarkable... Your expository essay was really the best in the class... Your examples are wonderful and so are your insights! And you write in an engaging and artful style. I'm thinking of your original comparisons, vivid images, and effective use of repetition and parallelism... You know, with your writing ability, you can do whatever you want to do in life. Go for it!

Jean E., Milwaukee Area Technical College

Thanks again for all your help. I believe you have a great future ahead of you. You would be an asset to any company that hires you! Great work ethic and detail oriented!

Nancy A., Milwaukee Area Technical College