2023 to PresentLive
Waveform Apps
Founder & Lead Engineer
Custom AI-powered web applications for teams that need speed, clean integration, and practical guidance.
Next.jsReactTypeScriptTailwind CSSAI Integration
Software engineer, TorontoAvailable for projects
Hi, I'm Joel.
Crafting useful software
with a human touch.
Toronto-based full-stack and product engineer. I build polished web products with strong UX, scalable architecture, and performance-focused execution.
01Interfaces with restraint and soul.
02Systems that stay fast as they grow.
03Calm delivery with visible progress.
5+
Years Building
Product + engineering
20+
Projects Shipped
SaaS & platforms
15+
Core Technologies
Full-stack depth
Toronto
Base
Available globally
End of metricsLocation, 43.65N 79.38W
Toronto, Canada.
I work from Toronto and collaborate with teams globally. Product design thinking, modern engineering execution, and async-friendly delivery.
Toronto timeAsync-friendlyOpen to travel
Featured projects.
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Church Grid
Full-Stack Engineer
A church operations platform for members, events, communication, donations, and reporting.
Next.jsReactTypeScriptTailwind CSSDatabase
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