Chris Herzig - Portfolio Website

Welcome to my personal portfolio website! This site showcases my skills, projects, and professional experience as a Software Engineer specializing in C#, .NET, AI Engineering, and Web Development. It serves as a comprehensive overview of my technical expertise, work history, and future aspirations.

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🌟 Features

• Responsive Design: Fully optimized for desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
• Dark Mode: Includes a toggle for light and dark themes, with dark mode as the default.
• Interactive Portfolio: Highlights my key projects with detailed descriptions and links to live demos or repositories.
• Resume Section: A detailed online resume with work experience, education, skills, and future projects.
• Contact Form: A functional contact form powered by EmailJS for direct communication.
• Animations: Smooth animations using AOS (Animate on Scroll) for a modern and engaging user experience.

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🛠️ Technologies Used

Frontend

• HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript
• Bootstrap for responsive design
• Swiper.js for interactive sliders
• AOS.js for scroll animations

Backend

• EmailJS for handling contact form submissions

Design

• Custom CSS for a unique and professional look
• Dark mode implementation with CSS variables and JavaScript

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📂 Project Structure

NewPortfolioCH/
├── assets/
│   ├── css/          # Custom stylesheets
│   ├── images/       # Images used in the site
│   ├── js/           # JavaScript files
│       ├── main.js   # Core functionality (dark mode, sliders, etc.)
│       ├── plugins/  # Third-party plugins
├── [index.html](http://_vscodecontentref_/0)        # Homepage
├── [portfolio.html](http://_vscodecontentref_/1)    # Portfolio page
├── [resume.html](http://_vscodecontentref_/2)       # Resume page
├── [contact.html](http://_vscodecontentref_/3)      # Contact page

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📄 Key Sections

1. About Me

A brief introduction to who I am, my professional background, and my passion for software engineering.

2. Portfolio

Showcases my key projects, including:

• AI Chef — Toss in random ingredients, get a smart recipe. Built with OpenAI and .NET.
• Loan Shark: A web app for generating amortization schedules using ASP.NET Core.
• Taco Cat: A palindrome checker built with JavaScript.
• Fizz Buzz: A classic coding exercise demonstrating fundamental programming skills.

3. Resume

An online resume detailing:

• Work Experience: Roles such as Cyber Security Support Engineer, Field Service Engineer, and Medical Laboratory Scientist.
• Skills: Technical and professional skills, including C#, ASP.NET, SQL, and problem-solving.
• Education: MSc in Software Engineering (in progress) and BSc in Medical Technology.
• Awards: Multiple Dean’s and President’s List recognitions.

4. Contact

A fully functional contact form for direct communication, integrated with EmailJS.

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🌐 Live Demo

You can view the live version of the site here: Chris Herzig Portfolio

📧 Contact

Feel free to reach out to me via:

• Email: chris@chrisherzig.com
• GitHub: github.com/ScientistZero
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chrisherzig