Michael WestmanDigital Workshop

Welcome to the Workshop

Software that feels built, not just coded.

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.

Java DeveloperBackend EngineerProblem SolverBuilderAI-Assisted Workflows

Workshop Introduction

Before We Begin

Take a quick tour of who I am, what I build, and what drives my passion for software engineering.

Meet Michael Westman

More Than A Java Developer

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.

CareerProjectsCreativityCommunity

Currently On The Workbench

Featured Build

The project visitors should open first.

Live Demo

Full-Stack Platform

Event-Driven E-Commerce 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.

Java 21Spring BootReactPostgreSQLJWTDockerKafka-ready
API Health
Inventory ModuleOnline
Admin DashboardLive

Tool Rack

What I Build With

No skill bars. Just the tools I use to ship useful software.

Backend

JavaSpring BootREST APIsMicroservicesSecurity

Frontend

ReactTypeScriptHTMLCSSResponsive UI

Data

PostgreSQLSQL ServerHibernateFlywayReporting

DevOps

DockerGitHubRenderPrometheusGrafana

Engineering Journey

From Operations To Enterprise Java

A compact preview of the career story. The full recruiter-focused career page has the detail.

Open Career Page
TiautoTechnical foundation
MHALegacy desktop dev → web dev role
Cash ConnectSupport & development
BMWEnterprise systems
PPSSecure Java APIs
StanchionPayment systems
N&SAutomation consulting

Projects On The Bench

Builds Worth Exploring

Future project pages can expand each one into screenshots, architecture notes, and lessons learned.

Open Projects Page

E-Commerce Platform

A production-style Java and React platform demonstrating secure APIs, full-stack delivery, and operational visibility.

Spring BootReactPostgreSQL

OCR & Document Processing

Converting quote request emails, images, and documents into structured information for faster business workflows.

JavaOCRAutomation

N&S Automation

Practical tools designed to reduce administration overhead and turn repetitive business tasks into guided workflows.

ConsultingAIWorkflow

Portfolio Analytics

A private dashboard concept for understanding portfolio engagement, clicks, and visitor interest.

AnalyticsDashboardInsights

Beyond The Keyboard

The Human Side

The part that makes the portfolio feel like Michael, not just another CV online.

Open Creative Page

Piano

Music, practice, and creative expression away from the IDE.

Nature Documentaries

AI-assisted wildlife storytelling and educational video experiments.

Helping Paws

Community involvement supporting animal welfare initiatives.

AI Experiments

Exploring how AI can support productivity, automation, and creativity.

Thoughts From The Workshop

Thoughts of the day

A carousel of reflections, music, creative work, and lessons — redesigned as cards in the current workshop theme.

Ready To Explore?

Interested in working together?

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.

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