About Me
I'm Pacifique—an engineer who ships, documents, and teaches. My focus is JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystems and the patterns that make systems scale.
My Engineering Philosophy
I care about clarity: clean contracts, measurable performance, and tests that guard velocity. Outside work, I write for developer communities and speak about practical engineering, from API design to debugging distributed systems.
"I believe craftsmanship and kindness aren't opposites—they're prerequisites."
What I'm focused on
Backend Architecture
Designing resilient back-end services and APIs that scale
GraphQL & REST APIs
Building APIs at scale with testing strategies that actually stick
Developer Experience
CI, code quality, observability - making developers productive
Mentoring & Open Source
Helping developers grow and contributing to open source projects
Principles I work by
"Make it readable, then make it fast"
Clean, understandable code is the foundation of maintainable systems.
"Small steps, strong tests"
Incremental progress with solid testing creates reliable software.
"Public by default"
If a lesson can help others, write it up and share it.
"Own outcomes, not tools"
Focus on results and impact, not the latest technology trends.
Currently
Product Engineer (Backend)
LightWork AI
Building the backend infrastructure that connects property managers to Felicity, our AI assistant. Working on a propTech platform that automates 90% of administrative tasks, saving property managers hundreds of hours per week.
Engineering Lead
Dabble Lab
Led engineering teams building client applications in the entertainment industry. Notable project: Built booking tools for talent agents at UTA (United Talent Agency) to streamline artist booking and management workflows.
A note on open source
"Open source works because it creates a shared language. When code is visible, feedback is fast; when ideas are forkable, innovation is inclusive. The best technology is built in the open because the best ideas can come from anywhere."
Technical Stack
Tools and technologies I work with regularly
Languages
JavaScript, TypeScript, Ruby, PHP
Frameworks
NestJS, Node.js, Express, React, React Native
Databases
MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Neo4j
Tools
GraphQL, Docker, CI/CD, Testing
Beyond Code
When I'm not coding, I enjoy chess (it's all about pattern recognition), reading about systems thinking and leadership, and mentoring new developers entering the field.
Chess
Pattern recognition and strategic thinking
Reading
Systems thinking and leadership
Mentoring
Helping new developers grow
Let's Work Together
Interested in collaborating on backend projects, technical writing, or open source initiatives?