Michael B. Martinez
I am passionate about creating websites and using new technology to improve the way we communicate. I can proudly report that I love what I do, and it shows in the quality of my work.
I was born in Los Angeles and currently reside in Portland. My interest in the web began as a hobby in high school. The first web site I built was “SoCalStreetBall” I would chronicle all of the basketball ball courts in Southern California that kept lights on past 9pm. I showed maps, parking information and would describe who the best players were and what their styles were like.
I went on to enroll in college at UC San Diego, where I majored in computer science. My classes focused more on math and computer theory rather than practical web design and development so I took it upon myself to study these things on my own.
Thanks to all of my hard work, I was able to land a job doing web design straight out of college in 2004, and I have been working in the industry ever since.
My first two years were spent working for companies that specialize in creating accessible, search-engine-optimized websites for attorneys and medical professionals.
I now spend my days working directly with clients to create accessible, web-standards-compliant, search-engine-optimized, and generally awesome websites. I also take the time to talk with my clients, to learn and understand their goals, and to use my experience to help turn those goals into reality.
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