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Louys Patrice Bessette

@bes7web

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Product-minded senior full-stack · TypeScript/React/Next · AI & automated QA

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for a dynamic work environment that fosters growth and innovation.

I'm a senior full-stack developer based in Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada — eligible to work in Canada. Self-taught after a career change from electronics, I later formalized my web skills at Concordia University in Montréal. With ~34,000 reputation on Stack Overflow, I bring a strong track record of problem-solving and a natural fit for logic and spatial analysis.

I've worked across IT and product roles — including technical lead at Solutions CPO, where I mentored juniors and drove a refactor — and more recently B2B application work and shipping my own local-first mobile product. I thrive in collaborative environments and care about process as much as code.

My focus today is TypeScript, React, and Next.js, with Node.js and solid backend experience (PHP, MySQL, PostgreSQL). I'm building hands-on depth in AI-assisted delivery and QA (automated E2E). Open to remote roles (preferred) or hybrid — relocating after hire.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Developer

Lazr Freight (Synergie Canada)

Jan 2022 - Nov 2024 (2 years 10 months)

Integrated multiple provider APIs into the application, significantly enhancing its functionality. Contributed extensively to the global renewal of the user interface and developed numerous new features, including international phone number support. Played a high participation role in application translations.

API Integration Internationalization Software Development Translation Agile

Senior programmer

Solutions CPO

Aug 2021 - Present (5 years)

Participated actively in process improvements, streamlining development workflows. Conducted thorough code reviews for the team's pull requests, ensuring high code quality. Mentored a small development team, fostering their growth and maintaining motivation.

Process Improvement Code Review Team Leadership Software Development Agile Practices Problem Solving Mentorship

Application developer

Effet Monstre

Mar 2021 - Present (5 years 5 months)

Developed robust Ruby-on-Rails 6 applications, focusing on efficient and scalable solutions. Implemented comprehensive unit testing using Rspec, ensuring high code reliability and stability.

Ruby on Rails Application Development Unit Testing RSpec Web Development Backend Development Software Engineering

Frontend developer

Nurun Canada

Mar 2020 - Present (6 years 5 months)

Created and modified animated publicity banners, enhancing digital marketing campaigns. Integrated web pages precisely based on designer mockups, ensuring pixel-perfect implementation. Actively participated in "Kick-Off" meetings, contributing to project planning.

Frontend Development HTML CSS JavaScript Animation UI Development

Webmaster

Jici Lauzon

Aug 2015 - Present (11 years)

Maintained the website during the Canadian federal elections, ensuring continuous operation and content accuracy. Provided timely updates and essential technical support throughout the election period.

Content Management Technical Support HTML CSS WordPress Web Mastering

Webmaster and fullstack developer

International Network for Epidemiology in Policy (INEP)

Aug 2015 - Present (11 years)

Led a comprehensive website overhaul, transforming it from an HTML-only version to a dynamic platform. Developed a secure donation portal with credit card and PayPal integration, including statistical tracking, and implemented a search function with an administration panel. Collaborated on the conception of the Annual Newsletter.

Fullstack Development Webmastering HTML Database Management Content Management Systems Web Mastering

Webmaster and fullstack developer

Regroupement Vigilance Hydrocarbure Québec

Dec 2010 - Present (15 years 8 months)

As a founding member, managed the contacts email list and provided technical support for sound systems at events. Installed a VoIP solution for online member meetings and served as a key technical resource for web issues, emails, and PC optimization. Recorded and edited audio/video for web sharing.

Fullstack Development Technical Support VoIP Event Management Web Mastering

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Concordia University

Diploma in fullstack web development, Web development

Acquired a deep comprehension of JavaScript fundamentals. Gained proficiency in technologies such as Node.js, MongoDB, JavaScript, React, Redux, Linux Bash, NPM, and GitHub.

Collège Édouard Montpetit

Diploma in Electronics, Electronics

Studied hardware electronics, measurements, signal encoding, debugging, and soldering techniques. Developed a strong foundation in electronic technologies.