Guillaume Caron

Executive Summary

Full-stack Software Engineer with startup experience, focused on AI-first applications and AI-assisted coding. Grounded by a decade in film and mindfulness, thrives in fast pace, dynamic settings.

Technical Skills

TypeScript, SQL, React, Next.js, React Native, Tailwind CSS, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Express, Drizzle ORM, Vercel AI SDK, Structured Output, Tool Calling, Context Management, Git, Vercel, Render

Experience

Full Stack Engineer | Fractal Tech AI Accelerator, NYC

May 2025 - Present

800hrs+ of full-stack development, 15+ projects, 10x AI-assisted Coding, shipping 5+ PRs/day. Developed custom AI tools with API integrations, MCPs and state of the art prompt engineering

Selected projects:

SnapTask (NYC Startup) - Prototyped during product market fit phase a multi-platform task detection system integrating Discord, Slack, Gmail, Linear, and real-time audio transcription with LLM-powered extraction. Set up MCP servers for context enrichment and task execution

Feather.rsvp (NYC Startup) - Unblocked public launch by implementing an intuitive and sleek Rich Text Editor (TipTap) with near complete autonomy in an unfamiliar codebase

Watch Genie - Built a chatbot with Next.js, tRPC, Supabase, and Vercel AI SDK to provide personalized movie recommendations based on user preferences. Integrated TMDB and OMDB APIs

Self-Taught Developer | Independent Study, NYC

Jan 2025 - May 2025

Dedicated 500+ hours to intensive full-stack development through structured programs including Scrimba's React course and Full Stack Open. Built multiple applications: password generator, language translator, Chrome extension, unit converter.

Operations & Systems Specialist | NY Insight Meditation Center, NYC

Mar 2024 - Nov 2024

Reduced operational overhead by 25% for NYC's largest meditation center through software audits and vendor realignment. Automated processes leading to reduced admin hours by ~2h/day and improved reliability of booking system for courses/events by 20%.

Mindfulness Teacher | Freelance, NYC

Mar 2021 - Nov 2023

Created safe learning spaces for people from all walks of life to develop the emotional intelligence, active listening and groundedness I bring to situations.

Award Winning Cinematographer | Film Industry, NYC

2013 - 2021

Led cross-functional teams across 100+ film and video projects from pitch to delivery with budgets up to $2M. Worked on projects released on Netflix, shot documentary series with 130K+ YouTube views, and worked for brands like Nike, Goldman Sachs and Zara.

Education

2022-2023 | Certified Mindfulness Teacher | Mindfulness Training Institute, Berkeley, CA

2011-2013 | Master's in International Purchasing & Management | KEDGE Business School, France

2008-2011 | Bachelor's in Commerce & Supply Chain Management | Rouen Business School, France