Michael Braga
Software Developer at Hatchways (YC S19)
Old Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Summary
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Top SchoolMichael Braga is a web-focused software developer with nine years of hands-on experience building front-end and full-stack applications, currently applying his skills at Hatchways in Toronto. He is proficient in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, with additional experience in PHP and Python, and completed a JavaScript-focused Tech Degree from Treehouse. On a recent MERN-stack project he implemented JWT-based session management, Stripe payments, and unit-tested API routes—demonstrating a practical approach to security and quality in production features. Beyond coding, he assesses and mentors candidates for Hatchways’ co-op program, blending technical judgment with people skills. His background in fast-paced service and labor roles has honed his communication, reliability, and ability to deliver under time constraints. He maintains a public project portfolio on GitHub (github.com/Braagaa) and is eager to bring his practical web development experience to growing tech teams.
9 years of coding experience
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Bachelor of Arts - BA, Kinesiology and Exercise Science at York UniversityTech Degree, JavaScript Stack, Tech Degree, JavaScript Stack at Treehouse
Github Skills (14)
ram9
functional-js8
javascript8
functional-programming7
player4
music4
java2
server-side2
sdk2
youtube2
pip1
python1
pypi1
webauthn1
Programming languages (4)
Github contributions (5)
loginid1/loginid-tutorial
Sep 2022 - Jan 2024
Contributions:1 review, 3 PRs, 3 pushes in 1 year 3 months
loginid1/authenticate-demo
May 2021 - Apr 2023
Contributions:3 reviews, 9 PRs, 11 pushes in 1 year 11 months
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