Welcome to the Workshop
I build secure backend systems, full-stack web applications, and practical automation tools that solve real business problems. This workshop is where my projects, career journey, and creative experiments come together.
Workshop Introduction
Take a quick tour of who I am, what I build, and what drives my passion for software engineering.
Meet Michael Westman
This workshop contains projects, career milestones, creative experiments, community involvement, and everything I've learned while building software.
If you only watch one thing on this website, start with this introduction.
Currently On The Workbench
The project visitors should open first.
Full-Stack Platform
A deployed e-commerce platform built with Spring Boot, React, PostgreSQL, JWT authentication, inventory controls, coupons, checkout, payment simulation, admin dashboards, and live system health monitoring.
Tool Rack
No skill bars. Just the tools I use to ship useful software.
Engineering Journey
A compact preview of the career story. The full recruiter-focused career page has the detail.
Projects On The Bench
Future project pages can expand each one into screenshots, architecture notes, and lessons learned.
A production-style Java and React platform demonstrating secure APIs, full-stack delivery, and operational visibility.
Converting quote request emails, images, and documents into structured information for faster business workflows.
Practical tools designed to reduce administration overhead and turn repetitive business tasks into guided workflows.
A private dashboard concept for understanding portfolio engagement, clicks, and visitor interest.
Beyond The Keyboard
The part that makes the portfolio feel like Michael, not just another CV online.
Music, practice, and creative expression away from the IDE.
AI-assisted wildlife storytelling and educational video experiments.
Community involvement supporting animal welfare initiatives.
Exploring how AI can support productivity, automation, and creativity.
Thoughts From The Workshop
A carousel of reflections, music, creative work, and lessons — redesigned as cards in the current workshop theme.
Growth, consistency, architecture, and building confidence through practical software engineering.
A useful comparison of session-based authentication and JWT-based authentication for backend systems.
How AI can support self-expression, learning, communication, and the creative side of a technical journey.
A personal song release blending technology, creativity, and music into a uniquely developer-inspired track.
One of my favourite original releases and an example of how creativity extends beyond software engineering.
A personal piano performance of one of my favourite songs ever written.
A wildlife storytelling experiment combining AI narration, editing, educational content, and nature documentary inspiration.
A shared project from a fellow technology professional that highlights practical data engineering concepts and project execution.
Scroll sideways to browse the cards.
Ready To Explore?
Start with my flagship project, review my career journey, download my CV, or reach out directly. The goal of this workshop is simple: make it easy to see what I build and how I think.