Calvin C. Chan

Hi, I'm Calvin C. Chan 👋

Full-stack developer with 20+ years of experience, applying engineering discipline and AI fluency to ship polished, production-grade software faster.

I’m a full-stack developer with 20+ years building SaaS, eCommerce, and enterprise platforms. I use AI as a productivity multiplier — but engineering discipline drives every decision. No vibe coding. Solid architecture, clean implementation, production-grade delivery.

I own the full lifecycle: architecture, implementation, deployment, and maintenance. I’ve replaced legacy systems, designed multi-layer features end-to-end, and shipped polished products both solo and embedded in teams.

I’m available for fractional and contract engagements. If you need a senior developer who moves fast without cutting corners, let’s talk.

Available for fractional and contract engagements — want to discuss your project?


Topics

Proof-of-work posts: AI experiments, engineering decisions, and lessons from real projects.

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

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

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

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

MCP Experiment - Agentic Web Browsing with Claude Desktop

Testing the power of MCP for agentic web browsing using Claude Desktop. Read More →

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My Projects ⚙️

Shipped projects — from open-source tooling to production SaaS. Each one owned end-to-end.

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