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Professional Highlights

Over two decades of technology leadership and innovation

25+
Years Experience
150+
Domains Hosted
80+
Articles Written
12+
Active Projects

Technology Expertise

Deep knowledge across modern development stacks

.NET & Azure

Enterprise solutions with Microsoft technologies, cloud architecture, and scalable applications

Project Management

Agile methodologies, team leadership, and delivering complex technical projects on time

AI & Innovation

Leveraging artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to solve business challenges // Projects

Featured Projects

Showcasing innovative solutions and modern web development

Frogsfolly

Frogsfolly

My first website, setup to share photos with my family but is now a 'Kitchen Sink' of demos and test ideas. The site is built with Web Project Mechanics CMS.

Travel Frogsfolly

Travel Frogsfolly

A website with places we have traveld with a few pictures and descriptions of the highlights. The site is built with Web Project Mechanics CMS

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JM Shaw Minerals
JM Shaw Minerals

A website for a collector of fine gemstones. Uses Web Project Mechanics CMS and some custom code for tracking each item in the collection.

Control Origins
Control Origins

At Control Origins, our mission is to empower organizations with innovative technology solutions that drive value creation and enable them to achieve their business goals. We are committed to delivering exceptional results by leveraging cutting-edge technologies, industry expertise, and best practice frameworks. Through our comprehensive approach, we help businesses streamline their operations, align with regulatory requirements, and stay ahead in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Project Mechanics
Project Mechanics

A resource sharing insights and strategies on effective project management and IT service delivery.

Data Analysis Demo
Data Analysis Demo

A demo web application of what you can do with the .Net Framework and CSV files for data analysis.

Net 9 Sample MVC CRUD
Net 9 Sample MVC CRUD

A project to try out new approaches and technologies. This started in Active Server Pages (ASP) but has evolved to use some of the latest features of ASP.NET version 9. The project is on GitHub.

Net 9 Async Demo
Net 9 Async Demo

A demonstration of Asyc methods for Api and Web pages. Includes integration with Open Weather. Source is on Github github.com/markhazleton/webspark

Mechanics Of Motherhood
Mechanics Of Motherhood

A blog for my wife to share her recipies, thoughts and experiences as a mother. Uses ControlSpark CMS a custom CMS I wrote in Net 8.

PromptSpark
PromptSpark

A LLM prompt management and comparison tool. Prompt Spark helps developers and businesses optimize the use of LLM models by managing, tracking, and comparing system prompts efficiently.

ReactSpark
ReactSpark

A modern, responsive portfolio website built with React 19, TypeScript, and Vite. ReactSpark demonstrates contemporary web development best practices and serves as a reference implementation for building React applications. Source code available on GitHub at github.com/markhazleton/reactsparkportfolio.

WebSpark.PrismSpark
WebSpark.PrismSpark

A modern, responsive portfolio website built with Prism.js for syntax highlighting. It showcases my projects, skills, and professional journey, serving as a platform to share my work and connect with others in the tech community.

WebSpark.ArtSpark
WebSpark.ArtSpark

The Art Spark project is a site to help browse and interact with the API from the Art Institute of Chicago.

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Technology Stack

Technologies and frameworks I work with

.NET

Modern enterprise solutions

Azure

Cloud infrastructure & services

React

Interactive user interfaces

Bootstrap

Responsive design framework

Node.js

Server-side JavaScript

JavaScript

Dynamic web applications

SQL Server

Enterprise data management

Git

Version control & collaboration

Professional Experience

Senior Software Developer

Baylor Scott & White
  • Successfully migrated a legacy API from ASP.NET to ASP.NET Core, resulting in improved scalability and maintainability.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and implement custom logging solutions for specific business use cases, resulting in improved alignment with business objectives and increased customer satisfaction.
  • Developed and maintained internal wikis to promote consistency of API delivery and improve onboarding of new team members, resulting in improved collaboration, knowledge sharing, and faster ramp-up time for new hires.
  • Conducted code reviews and mentored junior developers, resulting in improved code quality, faster onboarding, and increased team productivity.
  • Conducted training sessions for developers and stakeholders on the importance of logging and reporting for API development and management, resulting in improved awareness and adoption of best practices across the organization.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, design APIs, and implement new features, resulting in improved alignment with business goals and increased customer satisfaction.
August 2020 - Current

Solutions Architect / Consultant

Project Mechanics

I founded Project Mechanics to share my approach to project management, blending structured methodologies with flexible, adaptive solutions. It's a resource for sharing insights and strategies, combining years of real-world experience, including earning my PMP certification, with a focus on clear communication and practical solutions for web development and IT service delivery.

Websites
January 2002 - current

Digital Solutions Architect

CEC Entertainment
  • Responsible for the delivery of comprehensive and cost-effective digital solutions.
  • Designing, developing, implementing, and releasing high-quality custom software solutions using Scrum.
  • Applying the very best technical agile patterns and practices when building custom software solutions.
  • Collaborating frequently with business leaders to provide technical consultation and assistance, and working with these leaders to deliver software solutions that maximize the value added to the business.
November 2015 - June 2020

Solutions Architect / Consultant

d.b.a. Control Origins

Control Origins is a technology solutions provider that is passionate about delivering high-quality, value-added services to our clients. We work with businesses across industries to help them achieve their goals by leveraging world-class technology and best-practice frameworks.

Control Origins specializes in implementing business processes that closely align with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and business strategies.

At Control Origins, we believe that technology should be an enabler, not a barrier, to success. We are committed to providing our clients with innovative solutions that drive growth, improve efficiency, and reduce costs. Our focus on quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner in the technology industry.

April 2006 - November 2015

VP of Delivery Management

Advice Interactive Group

Advice Interactive is a digital agency focusing on improving visibility across the digital universe through search social design and development. Advice is recognized as one of the fastest growing interactive agencies in the US by the Inc. 500

December 2013 - July 2014

Director - SharePoint Services

Gimmal Group
  • Responsible for initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing information technology (IT) projects that address the operational needs of multiple departments in order to deliver specified requirements, meet customer satisfaction, on time, within budget, and with quality results.
  • The position ensures appropriate management, customer, and supplier involvement throughout the life of the engagement.
May 2010 - November 2013

Manager - SharePoint Services

Symbology, Inc.
  • Develop proof of concepts and pilot demonstrations of the value of Microsoft SharePoint Solutions.
  • Evaluate client needs and propose and deliver SharePoint-based solutions.
October 2009 - April 2010

Project Director

Rem 2, Inc.
  • Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of specific projects ensuring consistency with client strategy, commitments and goals.
December 2008 - June 2009

Project Manager

Agency.com
  • Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of projects ensuring consistency with business objectives, commitments and goals.
February 2006 - July 2006

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