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HortonTechX

Code Meets Creativity

Current Project: UrbanDataHQ.com!

HortonTechX

Website Developer

I build responsive, performance-driven websites and want to turn your ideas into code.

Full-Stack Web Developer & Server Specialist

Welcome to HortonTechX, where coding meets creativity and precision. I’m Carl Horton, a highly skilled full-stack web developer with over 20 years of hands-on experience. I specialize in building responsive, high-performance websites and custom software solutions that are secure, scalable, and lightning fast. My deep expertise spans front-end design, back-end development, server management, and database optimization.

Whether you need an e-commerce platform, a modern business website, or seamless API integrations, I bring a strategic approach with clean, maintainable code that elevates your digital presence. Let's build something that stands out.

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FEATURED PROJECTS

UrbanDataHQ

An API-driven Open Data-as-a-Service platform designed to aggregate and serve public datasets from multiple cities, built for scale with PostgreSQL, PostGIS, Node.js, and Next.js.

  • Aggregates urban data from multiple open government portals.
  • REST API with secure key-based auth and rate limiting.
  • Built with Postgres + PostGIS for geo-data support.
  • Nginx reverse proxy and Dockerized deployment.
  • Fully responsive Next.js landing page + API documentation portal.
NextJSNextJS
TypeScriptTypeScript
Tailwind CSSTailwind CSS
NodeJSNodeJS
ExpressJSExpressJS
PostgreSQLPostgreSQL
DockerDocker
LinuxLinux

Tranzit Transport

A logistics management system built with React, Next.js, and Tailwind CSS, designed to streamline trucking operations with real-time tracking and optimized route planning.

  • Real-time fleet tracking and live status updates.
  • Advanced scheduling with integrated driver management.
  • Fully responsive dashboards for multi-device access.
NextJSNextJS
TypeScriptTypeScript
Tailwind CSSTailwind CSS
MotionMotion
GitGit
GitHubGitHub
VercelVercel

Cartify

A custom eCommerce demo built with Laravel and MySQL, showcasing product management, dynamic shopping experiences, and secure checkout flows on a scalable backend.

  • Scalable Laravel backend with secure user authentication.
  • Intuitive shopping cart and streamlined checkout experience.
  • Customizable product management and category controls.
  • Fully integrated demo store with sample data and order tracking.
NodeJSNodeJS
ExpressJSExpressJS
PostgreSQLPostgreSQL
GitGit
GitHubGitHub
AWSAWS
LinuxLinux

TechGuru

An enterprise-grade resource and collaboration platform built using React, Next.js, and Tailwind CSS, delivering powerful tools for tech teams and large organizations.

  • Robust resource management for technology teams.
  • Scalable collaboration tools with real-time updates.
  • Interactive dashboards for tracking KPIs and analytics.
NextJSNextJS
TypeScriptTypeScript
Tailwind CSSTailwind CSS
MotionMotion
SanitySanity
ContentfulContentful
DockerDocker

HortonTechX Portfolio

A cutting-edge personal portfolio developed with Next.js, TypeScript, and PostgreSQL, highlighting modern UI/UX design, responsive layouts, and advanced state management.

  • Built with Next.js, TypeScript, and Framer Motion for smooth animations.
  • PostgreSQL and Prisma integration for fast, reliable data handling.
  • Advanced state management using Zustand and validation with Zod.
NextJSNextJS
TypeScriptTypeScript
Tailwind CSSTailwind CSS
MotionMotion
PostgreSQLPostgreSQL
PrismaPrisma
ZustandZustand
ZodZod
pnpmpnpm
BunBun
GitGit
GitHubGitHub
VercelVercel
LinuxLinux

MY SKILLS

NextJSNextJS
TypeScriptTypeScript
Tailwind CSSTailwind CSS
MotionMotion
SanitySanity
ContentfulContentful
NodeJSNodeJS
ExpressJSExpressJS
PostgreSQLPostgreSQL
MongoDBMongoDB
PrismaPrisma
ZustandZustand
ZodZod
pnpmpnpm
BunBun
GitGit
GitHubGitHub
VercelVercel
AWS
DockerDocker
ExpoExpo
ClerkClerk
LinuxLinux