Welcome to the Personal Website of Stephen Carter

Hello, and thanks for visiting my corner of the internet.

I'm a Technical Integrations Manager with a strong focus on API development and systems integration. By day, I work with tools like Laravel, Swagger, and API's to design and build efficient backend systems that automate data movement and enable smooth communication between platforms. Whether it’s streamlining business processes or developing custom integrations, I enjoy turning complex workflows into simple, automated solutions.

This website is a blend of my professional work and personal interests. It’s a place where I share:

Technical articles on API architecture, Laravel best practices, and integration tips
Documentation of side projects, both from work and hobby-based explorations
Blog posts on everything from system design to plant tissue culture experiments

What You'll Find Here

🖥️ Professional Projects

Learn how I use Laravel PHP Framework and RESTful APIs to build modern, scalable web applications. I’ll also share insights on Swagger/OpenAPI documentation.

🌿 Personal Interests

Outside of work, I explore the world of plant tissue culture, especially rare and subtropical plants. You’ll also find posts about my work in website, CMS, API and database design, microelectronics, home automation, and 3D printing with custom CAD designs.

🧰 Tools I Work With

Laravel, PHP, Swagger/OpenAPI
Docker, Linux-based dev environments
Headless CMS
Matomo for self-hosted analytics
Bootstrap & Blade templating
OpenSCAD & ESP-32 micro controllers

Why This Site?

This site is a growing archive—a place to organise, share, and reflect on both my technical and creative endeavors. It’s not a portfolio or a sales pitch, but more of a journal and knowledge base for things I’ve built, learned, or want to explore.

Stay Tuned

I'm gradually adding pages as I document more of my projects—both professional and personal. If you’re into web development, system integrations, plant tissue culture, or DIY electronics, I hope you’ll find something interesting here.