Michael Fortman

I'm a Senior Full-Stack Engineer with 8+ years of experience building high-performance, user-centric web applications, with a strong focus on modern frontend engineering using React and TypeScript. Proven expertise in developing scalable design systems, component-driven architectures, and data-intensive interfaces for SaaS and AI-powered platforms. Experienced in building real-time, interactive UIs including chat interfaces, dashboards, and workflow tools powered by APIs and AI/LLM systems. Adept at leveraging AI coding tools such as Copilot and Cursor to accelerate development while maintaining strong code quality, testing discipline, and architectural integrity. Thrives in fast-paced startup environments, owning frontend systems end-to-end and collaborating closely with product and backend teams to deliver intuitive, high-impact user experiences.