Nathan May

Personal Profile

Practical, self-taught web developer and IT-focused candidate with hands-on experience building websites, small web tools and technical projects using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Node.js, Express, Python, Git and GitHub.

I have recently completed the Google AI Professional Certificate and have been building real portfolio projects that show practical use of AI-assisted workflows, web development, documentation, testing, hosting and deployment. I use AI tools to support planning, debugging, research and productivity, while still checking the work myself and taking responsibility for the final result.

I am looking for an opportunity where I can keep learning, develop my technical skills and contribute to real work. I am especially interested in web development, IT support, automation, digital tools and practical uses of AI.

Key Skills

• HTML, CSS and responsive web design
• JavaScript and basic front-end development
• Node.js and Express project structure
• Python scripting and automation
• Git and GitHub version control
• Website deployment, DNS, IIS hosting and HTTPS setup
• AI-assisted planning, debugging, research and documentation
• Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access
• Confident using computers, smartphones, web tools, email and online systems
• Clear written documentation, README files and project notes
• Practical problem-solving and independent learning
• Teamwork, communication and professional attitude
• Hands-on practical work, including cleaning, carrying materials and supporting labouring tasks

Practical Projects

Personal Portfolio Website — nathm.net

• Designed and built a custom HTML/CSS/JavaScript portfolio site
• Created Home, Projects, CV and Contact pages
• Set up a public GitHub repository for the site
• Deployed the site to a Windows VPS using IIS
• Connected the nathm.net domain through GoDaddy DNS
• Added HTTPS using win-acme and Let’s Encrypt
• Added HTTP to HTTPS redirect through IIS URL Rewrite

Payment Integration Starter Kit

• Built a reusable Node.js/Express starter kit for checkout flows
• Created separated provider logic for Stripe-ready and PayPal-ready checkout flows
• Added environment-based configuration for safer setup
• Built an embeddable checkout widget
• Added a local demo checkout mode for testing without real payment accounts
• Tested local install, syntax checks, health endpoint, widget rendering and demo checkout flow
• Documented that live provider testing still requires sandbox credentials

HashJackpot

• Created a browser-based SHA-256 luck/probability concept
• Used JavaScript and browser-based logic
• Explored hashing, randomness and rarity mechanics
• Built a technical concept around probability and verification
• Developed the idea as an interactive portfolio demo for future improvement

Certifications and Training

Google AI Professional Certificate — Google, 2026

Completed the Google AI Professional Certificate, covering practical use of AI across planning, research, communication, content creation, data analysis and app building.

• Responsible AI use
• Prompting and problem framing
• AI-assisted brainstorming and planning
• Research and insight generation
• Writing and communication with AI support
• Content creation workflows
• Data analysis and visualisation support
• AI-assisted app building and workflow automation

Google AI Essentials — Google, 2026

Completed Google AI Essentials, focused on practical AI use, productivity workflows, responsible AI principles and human review of AI-generated outputs.

Education

Pontarddulais Comprehensive School

• GCSE ICT: Grade C
• GCSE English: Grade D
• Other subjects completed at school-leaving level

BTEC Public Services

• BTEC Public Services: Pass

Work and Practical Experience

Care Home Kitchen Work Experience

• Washing dishes
• Supporting basic kitchen duties
• Cleaning to a high standard
• Following instructions in a working environment
• Working safely and professionally around staff and residents

Flooring Assistant / General Labouring

• Carrying flooring, tools and materials
• Sweeping and preparing work areas
• Cleaning after work was completed
• Supporting manual tasks as directed
• Working in customer-facing environments

Interests

• Web development
• AI-assisted workflows
• Automation and practical digital tools
• Retro gaming and media preservation
• Digital archiving
• Local history and online research projects

References

References available upon request.