Valentin Prugnaud

Valentin Prugnaud

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5.0
(68 reviews)
US$25.00
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ABOUT ME
Senior API Developer @ Telus
Senior API Developer @ Telus

Passionate web developer for over 10 years, I started my career building WordPress website for multiple clients.

Now building SaaS application using primarily Laravel & VueJS.

I am also active in the community, mentor (HTML 500, Ladies Learn Code or here).

French, English
Pacific Time (US & Canada) (-08:00)
Joined February 2015
EXPERTISE
1 year experience
Discounted rate $10/hr for students and folks learning how to code. Long term mentorship at the same rate forever also available.
Discounted rate $10/hr for students and folks learning how to code. Long term mentorship at the same rate forever also available.
4 years experience | 4 endorsements
5 years experience | 1 endorsement
4 years experience
4 years experience
10 years experience | 3 endorsements

REVIEWS FROM CLIENTS

5.0
(68 reviews)
Martin
Martin
October 2020
Great guy, quick thinker, and most importantly you really do see his PHP skills and experience shine through. Cheers mate,
Martin
Martin
September 2020
Great teacher and superb skills. Deeply appreciated.
Martin
Martin
September 2020
Amazing skills with PHP and Laravel, great person overall, patient, and understanding. A real pleasure to work with.
Alhan Keser
Alhan Keser
March 2016
Val re-upped my knowledge in not only Laravel, but basic fundamentals of modern web development, from creating APIs to improving JavaScript security.
Alhan Keser
Alhan Keser
March 2016
Valentin brought my Laravel skills up ANOTHER notch by showing me more sophisticated ways of doing what I was trying to achieve. Great demonstrations, great answers, great results so far on my end. I'm progressing at light speed and feel confident about it.
Alhan Keser
Alhan Keser
February 2016
Valentin explained the fundamentals of Laravel in concise fashion then walked me through the process of getting started on development. I now feel like I am ready to create my web project and will continue to seek his advice as I tackle increasingly challenging problems.
Jenny Swift
Jenny Swift
November 2015
I thought these words from Val deserved to be shared :). Me, after writing some bizarre/stupid code while "following" his instructions: What was I just doing?? Val: You were being creative. LOL! Well done there, Val. :p :) It's still making me laugh just remembering your response. :)
Priscilla Then
Priscilla Then
October 2015
Another awesome session... thanks Val for being so patient! Already looking forward to our next session! :)
Jenny Swift
Jenny Swift
October 2015
Here's a recommendation I wrote for Val for LinkedIn that I thought would be applicable here, too: To whom it may concern, Val has been my mentor for around six months, and within that time I have spent over 100 hours on Codementor with him. My reviews for him can be seen at https://www.codementor.io/foxted#/review. We have focused mainly on PHP and Laravel, where he is an expert and his knowledge has impressed me. But the areas he has impressed me with have not been limited to PHP and Laravel. He has also helped me with the command line, Git, building a RESTful API, PhpStorm, database design, Object-Oriented PHP, PHPUnit, page load speed, Laravel Forge, Composer, Vagrant, aesthetics, Mac, Gulp, Google Chrome preferences, and occasionally JavaScript and CSS. And he has introduced me to several helpful tools such as Trello, Telegram, Postman, Pusher, iTerm, and Fractal. He’s a clever guy with great problem-solving skills. He has even been able to help me with technologies he wasn’t very familiar with. He values the quality of his work. When he has been stuck on something he has persisted until he has figured it out. And he has stayed up late in order to finish tasks. When I asked him to write me a recommendation, it seemed he would be out of his comfort zone because he told me he had never written one before and didn’t know what to write. But that didn’t stop him from putting a lot of care into it and doing a quality job. He even cared about fixing small graMmaticaL deTails. There was a time when I expressed dissatisfaction with his work, and he responded well. It seems over time he has learned how I like things to be done, as well as become a better teacher. He shows humility in the areas he can improve (in both coding and life), and is good at apologising when he could have done better. I have been impressed by his English since I know it isn’t his first language, and on some occasions I have had to Google a word he has used to find out its meaning. Communicating with him is very easy. His enthusiasm has been evident at times when I have requested to pause a session while I complete a task on my own, and he has either watched as I worked, or continued writing code for me, while not getting paid. He has been really generous, helping me for free outside of sessions, as well as wanting to let me decide how much to pay him because he was concerned about going over my budget. He is self-motivated and self-taught. He has been honest with me at his own expense, and seems to genuinely and enthusiastically want to help. There recently came a point where it seemed I was running out of reasons for a session with him. While I was excited to have come that far, I felt sad. Already I miss our sessions and his company. They have been so much fun and have given me some hilarious memories. And I have learned so much from him in heaps less time than I would have on my own. I have found myself thinking, ‘If only I could get a job that is like these sessions.' If you’re looking to hire an expert Laravel or PHP developer, I think you will love his work. Sincerely, Jenny Swift http://jennyswiftcreations.com cheezyspaghetti@gmail.com
Priscilla Then
Priscilla Then
October 2015
Programming languages have a lot of rules and constraints that are not obvious. I was going around in circles, wasting hours of time trying to find the info myself, but Val helped me to cut through the fog, zero in on problems, and make things crystal clear. If you find yourself spinning in circles, STOP and give this guy a try. You won't regret it -- guaranteed!
EMPLOYMENTS
Developer Experience Senior Engineer
TELUS
2022-03-01-Present

At TELUS Digital, my role is centered on championing an unparalleled developer experience and driving significant strides in engineeri...

At TELUS Digital, my role is centered on championing an unparalleled developer experience and driving significant strides in engineering productivity.

As the main contributor to the next-generation internal developer platform, primarily rooted in the Command-Line, I play a pivotal role in enhancing developer workflows and efficiency. This commitment to elevating the developer experience is further emphasized when addressing security incidents. Swiftly leveraging advanced security tools, I ensure not only quick resolutions but also foster a culture of rigorous software ownership responsibility.

Our CI/CD pipelines are continually undergoing refinement under my guidance. This optimization is not just about implementing new tools or leveraging the capabilities of the Google Cloud Platform, but genuinely about augmenting engineering productivity. I have introduced and apply sophisticated techniques and metrics to measure engineering efficiency, ensuring our teams always operate at peak performance.

Across the spectrum, from Solution Architecture and Kubernetes to Dynatrace and PostgreSQL, my expertise remains a driving force in ensuring that our developer platforms and tools are state-of-the-art. With a keen focus on security, streamlined processes, and a relentless pursuit of top-tier developer experience, I am instrumental in crafting an environment where excellence is the norm.

Node.js
TypeScript
Google Cloud Platform
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Node.js
TypeScript
Google Cloud Platform
OpenShift
Kubernetes
GraphQL
Terraform
CI/CD
NestJS
Express.js
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Co-Founder & CTO
Speakbox
2019-03-01-Present

As the Co-Founder & CTO of Speakbox, I've championed our mission to revolutionize the mental health sector via cutting-edge t...

As the Co-Founder & CTO of Speakbox, I've championed our mission to revolutionize the mental health sector via cutting-edge technology, fostering a vision for a world where health access isn’t impeded. Speakbox, available across Web, iOS, and Android, is a cloud-based Mental Health Practice Management Platform, meticulously designed to enhance mental health care delivery. This comprehensive solution not only fortifies therapeutic care and client relationships but also equips the public with a robust suite of self-care tools. Central to our ethos is a patient-centered approach, emphasizing collaborative care and seamless data sharing for heightened care efficacy. My technical expertise encompasses Solution Architecture, GraphQL, PostgreSQL, Express.js, NestJS, Hasura, GCP, APIs, DevOps, and Web Development, further enriched with proficiency in User Interface Design, Firebase, and Docker. Learn more about our strides in unobstructed health at Speakbox.

PostgreSQL
Firebase
Google Cloud Platform
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PostgreSQL
Firebase
Google Cloud Platform
JavaScript
GraphQL
Terraform
NestJS
DevOps
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Senior API Developer
TELUS
2019-06-01-2022-03-01

As a Senior API Developer at TELUS, I played a pivotal role in enhancing the API services for TELUS Digital. I spearheaded efforts to ...

As a Senior API Developer at TELUS, I played a pivotal role in enhancing the API services for TELUS Digital. I spearheaded efforts to optimize the developer experience, working in tandem with architecture and platform teams to assimilate feedback and integrate novel architecture patterns. My dedication to comprehensive documentation ensured seamless implementation for API consumers. A significant contribution of mine was leading the migration to Google Cloud, which, coupled with my initiatives in performance tuning, significantly improved API responsiveness. In addition to my technical contributions, I took pride in mentoring junior developers, fostering growth within and beyond my core team. Always at the forefront of technology, I constantly sought out opportunities for experimentation and modernization, ensuring our tooling and frameworks remained cutting-edge.

Node.js
TypeScript
Docker
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Node.js
TypeScript
Docker
Google Cloud Platform
JavaScript
OpenShift
Kubernetes
Terraform
NestJS
Express.js
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PROJECTS
SpeakboxView Project
Speakbox
2020
CTO of Speakbox, mental health application to collaborate easily with care providers.
CTO of Speakbox, mental health application to collaborate easily with care providers.
Node.js
Firebase
GitLab
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Node.js
Firebase
GitLab
Docker
NativeScript
Nuxt.js
Vue.js
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Variate
2020
CTO of Variate, modern AB/testing solution for modern JavaScript frameworks.
CTO of Variate, modern AB/testing solution for modern JavaScript frameworks.
Node.js
Firebase
Nuxt.js
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Node.js
Firebase
Nuxt.js
Vue.js
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