JFKFred
Full-stack developer · Software engineering student
7 years of full-stack development across web and the Cardano ecosystem. I build fast, learn faster, and bring production discipline to every project.
By the Numbers
A quick look at my journey
My Story
My path into tech wasn't typical. A work accident in 2013 ended my construction career, but it opened a door I didn't know I needed. I went back to school, earned an AEC in programming, and discovered that the discipline and problem-solving mindset I built on job sites translated directly into software. I'm currently finishing a Bachelor's in Software Engineering at ETS.
I spent 5 years at Anvil building production-grade systems in the Cardano ecosystem: a blockchain API for constructing and submitting on-chain transactions, an NFT layering platform that shipped 12+ collections, a DEX aggregator, a token marketplace, and MetaDraft, an open-source metadata validation tool used by the community. I worked across multiple products simultaneously, collaborated closely with the team in an Agile environment, and took full ownership of features from design to deployment.
I'm looking for a senior or lead role where I can bring that depth. Someone who has shipped real products, navigated complex systems, and can mentor while still being hands-on. If you're building something ambitious, I'd love to connect.
What I Bring
How I work and what drives me
Fast Learner
I pick up new technologies quickly and ship with them. Once you understand the core of how languages work, a new syntax is just a new dialect.
AI-Augmented
I use AI tools daily to prototype faster, write cleaner code, and stay ahead. It is part of my workflow, not a shortcut.
Always Current
I actively follow the web ecosystem: new frameworks, tooling updates, language features. I enjoy staying sharp and sharing what I find.
Production-First
I care about code that holds up: maintainable, well-structured, and built to scale. From day one it has to work in the real world.
My Journey
From construction to code
Career Pivot
A work accident ended my construction career. After a difficult period, I went back to school.
Collège Rosemont
AEC in object-oriented programming and web technology at Collège Rosemont.
STS Canada
Built a PHP Laravel intranet tool and improved the company's public site. Hired full-time following a co-op placement from the AEC program.
IntekPlus/Anvil
5+ years building production-grade systems like Pizzli then we moved to blockchain on Cardano ecosystem: blockchain API, NFT layering platform, token marketplace, and open-source metadata tooling. Merged into Anvil in 2024.
ÉTS Montréal
B.Ing. in Software Engineering, accredited by the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ). Coursework covers software architecture, security, testing, and configuration management.
Work Highlights
Projects I'm proud of
Tech Stack
Tools I work with daily