Hi, I'm Calvin C. Chan 👋
Full-stack JS/TS engineer pivoting into AI/ML
I’ve spent 15+ years building software that makes life easier, from creating web and mobile apps to designing the back‑end systems that power them. My years of development work have taught me to build quickly, learn from mistakes, and embrace change. Now I’m bringing that same energy to AI and machine learning, exploring how language models, speech technologies and automation can improve user experiences and simplify complex workflows. I’m committed to blending my full‑stack skills with these emerging AI tools to build useful, human‑centric products.
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My Blog Posts ✏️
Check out my latest articles and insights on AI, automation, and software development.
Can AI Be My Project Manager? A Local-First Idea with n8n + Postgres
How a solo developer can use AI, n8n, and Postgres for local-first project management—reflecting, planning, and automating without cloud tools. Read More →
Google TTS with Chirp3 HD in Japanese
Compare Google's new Chirp3 HD vs WaveNet for Japanese text-to-speech. Real audio samples, pricing breakdown, and practical tips for better results. Read More →
Harnessing AI Code Agents for React Native Codebase Maintenance
Discover how AI-powered code agents streamline React Native maintenance — automating dependency updates, refactoring, and bug fixes to boost developer productivity. Read More →
Enhance Your VSCode AI Code Agent For Free: How To Integrate Context7 With VSCode
Discover how integrating Context7 with VSCode-Insider's Agent Mode revolutionizes coding by providing real-time, accurate documentation, reducing errors, and enhancing productivity. Read More →
MCP Experiment - Agentic Web Browsing with Claude Desktop
Testing the power of MCP for agentic web browsing using Claude Desktop. Read More →
My Projects ⚙️
Explore my portfolio to see the projects I have worked on, including web applications and AI solutions.
Line Me Up
The Line Me Up project is an open-source waitlist management software designed for restaurants and retail stores. It aims to simplify the process of handling customer queues by offering a self-service approach for both customers and staff. Read More →