Michael O'Brien - Portfolio Website

A modern, responsive portfolio website built with SvelteKit and Tailwind CSS, showcasing my professional experience as a full-stack developer.

🌟 Features

• Responsive Design: Optimized for all device sizes
• Dark Theme: Modern dark color scheme with subtle gradients
• Static Site Generation: Built for GitHub Pages deployment
• Professional Sections: About, Skills, Experience, Education, Projects, and Contact
• Interactive Elements: Smooth scrolling navigation and hover effects

🚀 Live Site

Visit the live portfolio at: OBrien-Michael.github.io

🛠 Technologies Used

• Framework: SvelteKit
• Styling: Tailwind CSS
• Deployment: GitHub Pages
• Language: TypeScript

📋 Portfolio Sections

About Me

Results-driven software developer with a BSc (Hons) in Contemporary Software Development, specializing in full-stack development, automation, and systems integration.

Technical Skills

• Programming: Java, C#, PHP, JavaScript, HTML5/CSS3, XAML
• Frameworks: .NET MAUI, Stencil, SvelteKit, WordPress
• Databases: MySQL, Oracle 11g, Firebase, XML
• Tools: Git/GitHub Actions, TFS/Jira, TDD/BDD Testing, API Integration, SEO

Featured Projects

• Trash Tracker App: Cross-platform mobile app using .NET MAUI and Firebase
• West Limerick 102FM Website: Complete digital solution with automation
• Developer Productivity Tracker: Java application with GitHub API integration
• E-commerce Platform: Full-stack solution with 3D product modeling
• RSA Cryptosystem: Security-focused encryption implementation

🚀 Development

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v18 or higher)
• npm or pnpm

Local Development

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/OBrien-Michael/OBrien-Michael.github.io.git
cd OBrien-Michael.github.io

2. Install dependencies:

npm install

3. Start the development server:

npm run dev
# or open in browser automatically
npm run dev -- --open

Building for Production

npm run build

Preview the production build:

npm run preview

🚀 Deployment

This site is automatically deployed to GitHub Pages using GitHub Actions when changes are pushed to the main branch. The site is configured as a static site using SvelteKit's static adapter.

📞 Contact

• Email: OBrien.Michael@outlook.ie
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michaeldob
• GitHub: github.com/OBrien-Michael

📄 License

This project is open source and available under the MIT License.