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What kind of engineer am I

I am a JavaScript/Node.js developer with expertise in code quality and technical debt management. Instead of listing buzzwords, I invite you to explore the specific skills you require on my skills page here. These skills enable me to adapt to the constant evolution of technologies.

A little bit about me

I wear many hats but identify primarily as a developer. Over the past 20 years, I have specialized in JavaScript, working on a variety of projects including payment platforms, analytics dashboards, video games, 3D showcases, VR, complex server farms (with Node.js), middlewares and reverse proxies, command-line interface tools, deployment servers, test frameworks, and domain registrar systems.

I am passionate about technological advancements, the Unix environment, Git, web stacks, and what I like to call "software philosophy." Over the years, I have gradually shifted focus toward the architectural aspects of my work and team management, but I always return to writing code.

I have spent around 13 years building and experimenting with small businesses and startup structures, founding my own company, and reinventing products. While I may not be a natural salesperson, the process of learning and bringing various complex projects to life month after month was so exciting that I couldn't stop.

Leadership Approach

I believe effective leadership means having the courage to challenge past decisions when they no longer serve the current situation. I'm not afraid to question the status quo if it leads to better outcomes for the team and the product. This approach has earned me respect among colleagues who appreciate someone willing to tackle difficult technical and organizational challenges head-on.

My leadership philosophy centers on trust and pragmatism. I understand that excessive red tape can stifle innovation and productivity, so I prefer to trust people's experience and expertise rather than imposing unnecessary bureaucracy. This balance between structure and autonomy has consistently led to teams that are both productive and empowered to make decisions.

Whether navigating complex technical architectures or resolving organizational challenges, I take on the difficult problems that others might avoid. My colleagues often turn to me when situations require both technical depth and diplomatic finesse—solving issues that span code and politics alike.

Adaptability

With fluency in English and French, as well as proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, and German, I communicate effectively with colleagues and clients from diverse backgrounds.

As a passionate software developer, I actively participate in open source communities and have contributed to various projects on platforms such as GitHub. I am well-versed in Linux, JavaScript, and Git.

I am inspired by companies such as Netflix for their infrastructure, Airbnb, Stripe, and Shopify for their contributions to open source, and Walmart, Netflix, Domino's, and Microsoft for being Node.js pioneers. I am particularly drawn to how these companies innovate and push boundaries in the tech industry.

Fun projects, all the time!

An example of a fun project I've made is Highway, an in-browser machine learning trainer that trains 2D cars to drive on a highway. Be aware that the first iterations are CPU-intensive, but the AI should learn to drive in less than 15 minutes. Another fun project is Cells AI, a cellular automata simulation with AI-powered pattern generation and exploration written in Rust.

Disclaimer: This project works better on small resolutions since rendering the multiple layers of neural networks takes a toll on retina displays and wide screens.

There's also Yenom!
Initiated and developed a comprehensive financial tracking application as a side project, showcasing proficiency in Deno, Svelte, and TypeScript. Demonstrated versatility by managing all aspects of the project, including DevOps, database design, and full-stack development. Optimized performance and reduced operational costs to less than $1 per month while scaling to 200+ users. Integrated AI features using OpenAI for financial counseling. Exploring Rust and Yew for potential future iterations to further optimize performance and reduce costs.

When I identify a gap on the internet that matches a need, I often create a package to address it and make it accessible with minimal effort. real-mime-type is an example of this approach. When I manage to abstract it from the specific business case while maintaining full applicability, it motivates me to refine and improve the concept in my personal time, benefiting the company, myself, and the open-source community.

Personality

Personality-wise, I love snowboarding, electronic music, dancing, computer games, continuous learning, and innovation. I am an early adopter of technological gadgets and lifestyle trends.

If you're curious, check out my GitHub profile. I produce music and games on the side and am a big fan of open source, having contributed to many projects over the years.