Kurt Metzger

I’m a full stack software engineer with production experience across Python, JavaScript, and cloud deployment. I build and ship data-backed web applications with user authentication, REST APIs, and custom business logic.

I enjoy owning the work end-to-end—from backend architecture to deployment—and I’m especially motivated by roles where “software solves real, specific problems for real people.” I bring an open-source mindset, with experience contributing to a 100k+ line codebase and merging via formal code review and CI/CD.

In my projects, I built a location-aware Gardening Assistant that helps people filter 50+ plants down to what’s actually plantable in their climate zone, including a RESTful API with authentication and dynamic dashboards. I also designed and deployed Amy’s Piano Academy, a multi-page website with testimonials and a contact flow that actively acquires students.

Professionally, I’ve worked as a self-employed freelance web developer, designing wireframes to guide client decisions and delivering fully responsive, accessibility-minded layouts for local businesses. Alongside that, I've also contributed to open-source.