Jean Lafontant
Full Stack DeveloperBuilding robust, scalable applications with modern technologies.
Boston-based software engineer specializing in scaling responsive web architectures, designing high-availability APIs, and delivering secure cloud solutions from concept to production.
About Me
A look into my background, my journey, and what drives me as a developer.
My journey into software engineering began at UMass Lowell, where I originally studied Mechanical Engineering. Everything changed when I took a robotics class and caught the coding bug. Fascinated by the power of programming to bring hardware and ideas to life, I pivoted fully into Full-Stack Development.
Having spent most of my career in fast-paced startup environments, I am highly adaptable and used to wearing many hats. I thrive in collaborative, multi-functional roles, taking features from concept to production.
While my core expertise lies in building robust applications with React and Node.js, I am a quick learner who is always experimenting. I have built projects using Python and Ruby, and have hands-on experience navigating the major cloud ecosystems—AWS, Azure, and GCP—with Google Cloud Platform being my strongest suit.
End to End Development
Delivering high-quality, modern, and secure applications with a focus on details and performance.
Modern Development
Create awesome applications using the latest technologies. Build SPAs, static web pages, or launch your next idea on the app store!
Database & Server Logic
Build and manage the logic side of your application through cloud computing platforms, custom backends, and SQL/NoSQL databases.
Industry Best Practices
Ensure compliance with clean code architectures, industry security standards, web performance goals, and keyboard accessibility.
Featured Projects
A selection of web applications and backend systems crafted to solve real-world problems.
A secure startup accounting web application. Built out custom ledger sync interfaces and set up third-party REST integrations with Xero APIs.
A full-stack tool renting application enabling neighbors to share resources. Features secure user accounts, Stripe payment flows, and geographical location filtering.
A fast, SEO-optimized landing page and student management portal for a prominent martial arts studio, built with modern static rendering.
Skills & Technologies
Modern languages, frontend frameworks, cloud infrastructure, and database ecosystems I work with.
Get In Touch
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