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Recruiter Resource HubEverything a recruiter needs.
Everything a recruiter needs.
Without the back and forth.
I've gathered every resource, project, document, certification, technical explanation, timeline, and portfolio item into one curated experience designed specifically for hiring teams.
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Why I Built This
Recruiting shouldn't feel like detective work
Hiring managers spend too much time piecing together candidate stories from scattered sources. I built this hub to eliminate every friction point in evaluating me as a candidate.
The typical candidate experience
- ✕Endless email threads chasing documents
- ✕Scattered portfolios across five platforms
- ✕Resumes that don't tell the full story
- ✕Unclear technical depth or project ownership
- ✕Time lost piecing together a candidate profile
The Bradley Matera experience
- ✓Everything lives in one place
- ✓Verified experience with source-of-truth documents
- ✓Project details with honest scope and outcomes
- ✓Certifications listed with dates and verification paths
- ✓Clear timeline with real roles and dates
This entire page is my portfolio. Every section is a deliverable.
What you're seeing right now is the level of craft I bring to every project I work on — attention to detail, user empathy, and technical execution.
Roles
How I Practice Engineering
Transparency-first: every role card shows what I can demonstrate today and what I still need mentorship on.
Cloud Engineer
Show more ↓AWS internship (guided rotations), serverless capstone (Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, Amplify), cost modeling, and small public deployments with documented limitations.
DevOps Engineer
Show more ↓GitHub Actions, Docker Compose, build checks, and deployment workflows. Focus on blocking obvious mistakes and documenting pipelines.
Backend Engineer
Show more ↓Node.js and FastAPI experiments focused on auth, APIs, persistence, and honest documentation of limits.
Full-Stack Engineer
Show more ↓React frontends paired with small backends to practice end-to-end shipping. Car-Match is the main integrated project.
AI / Automation Engineer
Show more ↓Local model workflows, FastAPI experiments, prompt documentation, and small automation tools with clear limits.
Open Source
Community Contributions
Unpaid, student-level contributions with documentation focus and honest scope.
CIRIS AI Ethics Engine
Volunteer Contributor2024 – Present
Followed setup docs, filed bugs I hit, and opened lightweight PRs (typo fixes, README clarifications). Documented every AI-assisted change in PR descriptions.
- →Updated README/setup steps after running through the project locally.
- →Opened small PRs (typo fixes, lint cleanups) and logged bigger ideas as issues.
- →Documented prompt logs + AI assistance for transparency.
Result: Two small PRs merged; larger refactors still live in forks/practice branches.
CIRIS Covenant Site
Frontend Helper2024
Paired with a maintainer on the contributor application form; added environment notes (Netlify variables, preview steps) after running through deployment.
- →Followed maintainers' guidance to tweak the contributor application form.
- →Added notes about environment variables and preview workflows.
Result: Documentation PR merged; future automation ideas tracked as TODOs.
Document Library
All Documents, One Place
Every resume, transcript, and certificate — viewable in your browser. No downloads required.
Showing 26 of 26 documents
Primary📄 PDF
Junior Software Engineer Resume
Canonical current resume. Targeted for junior software engineering roles.
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Technical Support Resume
Emphasizes troubleshooting, documentation, and support skills.
ResumesView →
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DevOps / Cloud Operations Resume
Tailored for DevOps and cloud operations positions.
ResumesView →
Verified📄 PDF
Licenses & Certifications
AWS Solutions Architect Associate, AWS AI Practitioner, freeCodeCamp certificates, and Full Sail diploma.
EducationView →
Official📄 PDF
Full Sail University Transcript
Official university transcript showing completed coursework and degree conferral.
TranscriptsView →
Live🔗 Link
GitHub Profile
Open source contributions, project repos, commit history, and collaboration.
LinksOpen →
Live🔗 Link
LinkedIn Profile
Professional profile with experience, recommendations, and endorsements.
LinksOpen →
Experience
Career Timeline
From military service to cloud engineering. Every step built the engineer I am today.
Projects
Project Explorer
All live demos, repos, and case studies in one place. Tap a card to expand details.
Car-Match
Full-stack matchmaking with profiles, forums, and real-time chat
ProjectHub (Scout)
Embeddable AI recruiter assistant with grounded answers and free-tier LLM failover
Interactive Pokédex
Gen 1 Pokémon search with build-time + client-side filtering
CIRIS AI Contributions
Open-source ethics-engine docs, Docker, and auth logging
AnimalSounds
Offline-first wildlife soundboard with browser-persisted favorites
Convo-AI
Your AI that learns, remembers, and evolves
Triangle Shader Lab
WebGPU shader experiment with editable TypeScript pipeline
EthicsFrontEndDemo
Secrets, environment variables, and security patterns tutorial
CheeseMath
Multi-tool calculator rebuilt with Jest and modern Next.js
OBJ Parser
Zig parsing lab for OBJ/MTL geometry files
CodePen Collection
UI pattern demos, accessibility examples, and layout experiments
Technical Skills
Skills Explorer
Click any skill to expand it. See real-world projects, proficiency, and how it fits the work.
Cloud Infrastructure
AWS Architecture
AWS services I worked with during my internship and certifications. Verified by AWS Solutions Architect Associate.
AWS
Lambda
Serverless compute for event-driven data processing
AWS Metadata Extraction
AWS
DynamoDB
NoSQL database for metadata storage and retrieval
AWS Metadata Extraction
AWS
S3
Object storage for static sites and data staging
AWS Metadata ExtractionPortfolio
AWS
Amplify
Frontend deployment and hosting for accessible UIs
AWS Metadata Extraction
AWS
CloudFront
Global CDN for static assets and edge caching
Portfolio
AWS
IAM
Identity and access management with least-privilege roles
All Projects
AWS
CloudWatch
Monitoring, logging, alarms, and dashboards
All Projects
AWS
AWS Solutions Architect Associate
SAA-C03 • Verified 2024 • AWS Certified AI Practitioner
Credentials
Certifications Wall
Verified credentials with links. Every certification includes skills gained and verification details.
AWS
AWS Certified Solutions Architect — Associate
Amazon Web Services|July 2025
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AWS
AWS Certified AI Practitioner
Amazon Web Services|August 2025
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FCC
JavaScript Algorithms and Data Structures
freeCodeCamp|December 2024
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FCC
Responsive Web Design
freeCodeCamp|December 2024
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FCC
Foundational C# with Microsoft
freeCodeCamp|January 2025
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Technical Writing
Articles by Bradley
Deep dives into architecture, cloud, and frontend engineering. Written for engineers, valuable for recruiters.
Cloud•8 min read
Building Cloud-Ready Web Experiences
How I approach architecture decisions when building for scale, cost, and maintainability on AWS.
AWSArchitectureScalability
DevOps•6 min read
Docker Multi-Language Projects
Patterns for running multiple runtimes in a single containerized codebase without conflicts.
DockerCI/CDNode.jsPython
Cloud•12 min read
AWS vs Azure vs Google Cloud
A practical comparison of the big three cloud providers from a junior developer learning cloud fundamentals.
AWSAzureGCPComparison
Engineering•10 min read
Designing Systems That Actually Ship
The difference between architecture diagrams and production code — and how to bridge the gap.
ArchitectureShippingTeamwork
Career•5 min read
How I Learn by Doing
My approach to picking up new technologies: build first, document second, teach third.
LearningCareerMindset
Frontend•15 min read
Making a WebGPU Triangle Demo Match Reality
Deep dive into WebGPU shader programming and the math behind realistic 3D rendering.
WebGPU3DGraphicsTypeScript
FAQ
Recruiter Questions, Answered
Every common question, answered upfront. No need to email back and forth.
I am open to relocation for the right role, especially for positions in the Midwest, Pacific Northwest, or remote-first companies. I am based in Davis, Illinois and can work remotely from anywhere with reliable internet.
Leadership
Beyond the Code
Leadership isn't a title — it's demonstrated through action, accountability, and impact on others.
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Healthcare Specialist — U.S. Army
Jun 2011 – Apr 2014
Provided medical support in training environments and combat zones. Developed calm-under-pressure skills, attention to detail, and quick adaptability in high-stakes situations.
Highlight: Demonstrated reliability and accountability when outcomes mattered most.
ResponsibilityAdaptabilityTeamworkPressure
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Animal Care Associate — Mason County Kitten Rescue
Jun 2020 – Sep 2022
Cared for abandoned and at-risk kittens with daily feeding, cleaning, and basic healthcare. Trained new volunteers and supported intake, fostering, and adoption efforts.
Highlight: Helped train new volunteers and supported adoption efforts alongside a small team.
TrainingCompassionOrganizationTeamwork
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Roof Loader — Stoneway Roofing Supply
Jan 2018 – Jan 2020
Loaded and delivered roofing materials to job sites in all weather conditions. Worked in tight schedules while staying focused on safety and clear crew communication.
Highlight: Developed discipline, reliability, and time management under demanding conditions.
SafetyTime managementCommunicationPhysical endurance
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Junior Frontend Developer — CIRIS Ethical AI
Oct 2024 – Jun 2025
Worked on CIRIS Ethical AI by improving onboarding documentation, contributing small merged PRs, and tracking larger improvements with GitHub Issues. Built communication skills through remote freelance collaboration.
Highlight: Improved developer onboarding and contributed code updates in a transparent, tracked way.
DocumentationGitHubCollaborationDebugging
Next Steps
Let's Build Something Great
I am actively exploring new opportunities. If you have a role that needs someone who learns fast, communicates clearly, and brings a mix of military discipline and modern development skills — let's talk.
Email
Phone
Location
Davis, Illinois, USA
Time Zone
Central Time (UTC-6/-5)
Availability
● Open to Opportunities
Response Time
Within 24 hours
Document Quick Access
Essential Documents
The most important documents for interview and application purposes — viewable instantly.
Most Used
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Junior Software Engineer Resume
Primary resume targeting junior software engineering roles. Includes all current experience, skills, and certifications.
PrimarySoftware Engineer
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Cloud Support Engineer Resume
Tailored for cloud support roles. Emphasizes AWS internship, certifications, and troubleshooting experience.
CloudAWS
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Web Developer Resume
Focused on web development positions. Highlights React, JavaScript, and frontend project experience.
Web DevFrontend
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Technical Support Resume
Emphasizes troubleshooting, documentation, and customer support skills from AWS internship and prior roles.
SupportTroubleshooting
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Full Sail University Transcript
Official transcript showing all completed coursework, grades, and degree conferral.
OfficialEducation
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Licenses & Certifications
AWS Solutions Architect Associate, AWS AI Practitioner, freeCodeCamp certificates, and academic honors.
AWSCertified
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