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From Sea to Source Code

Writer • Developer • Artist • Entertainer

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My Journey

Once a commercial fisherman, I became quadriplegic after a life-altering injury. But I turned pain into purpose, teaching myself to code with a stylus, building apps, and inspiring others through writing and art.

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Before Me After Me

My memoir of resilience, technology, and transformation.

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Oceanic photography infused with strength and serenity.

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My Development Projects

I’m a self-taught full-stack developer with a specialty in Django, Python, and modern frontend tools like React and Tailwind CSS.
I build custom web applications for small businesses, artists, and mission-driven projects — including logistics dashboards, e-commerce systems, and interactive storytelling platforms.

Whether you're an employer looking for someone who can ship production-grade code with design sensibility, or a client needing real solutions to real-world problems — I bring discipline, empathy, and creativity to every build.

My Story as a Developer

How I learned to code as a quadriplegic — overcoming odds, building production-grade software, and embracing creative resilience.

Art Mover App

A scheduling and invoicing tool built for a fine art moving business.

Work Order Manager

A full-stack app using Django REST and React — manage client jobs, schedule pickups, and track work orders with a modern UI.

Fundraiser Website

Donation-based site with blogging, video embeds, and contact forms.

Recent Blog Posts

My hilarious and entertaining videos paired with inspirational writing

Shipped Google Authentication for My AI App - Here's What I Learned

Updated on July 03, 2025

Just shipped Google authentication for my AI face swap app "HistoryFace" and wanted to share the journey!

The app transforms your selfie into historical figures like Napoleon, Cleopatra, or Leonardo …

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Built a Django App for an Art Business from a Nursing Home — While Quadriplegic

Updated on June 29, 2025

Launching a fully functional, client-facing SaaS-style web application is challenging for anyone. Doing it from a nursing home, without the use of your hands, while navigating quadriplegia — that's something …

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From Rock Bottom to Production Code

Updated on June 27, 2025

Introduction: From Rock Bottom to Production Code

My name is Matthew Raynor. I’m a 35-year-old quadriplegic and self-taught Python/Django developer. Six years ago, I broke my neck in a diving …

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Success
Success

Updated on May 09, 2025

Success 

MATTHEW RAYNOR

NOV 14, 2024


 

Since my spinal cord injury, I've had these debilitating chronic episodes that I initially thought were nerve pain—something …

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Starting Fresh
Starting Fresh

Updated on May 09, 2025

Starting Fresh

MATTHEW RAYNOR

NOV 14, 2024


 

Life forgets, because starting fresh is important. It might sound a bit abstract, but hear me out—it's …

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The Ship Of The Mind
The Ship Of The Mind

Updated on May 09, 2025

The Ship Of The Mind

MATTHEW RAYNOR

NOV 14, 2024


 

 

I've been reflecting on something lately: if we consider everything that represents us—our …

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