Senior frontend and full-stack engineer focused on practical software delivery.

I'm Brandon Perfetti from Orange County, CA. I build reliable web platforms with Next.js, TypeScript, GraphQL, and AI SDK + MCP workflows, with product-minded delivery leadership.

pgvector + PostgreSQL: Production-Ready Semantic Search Without a Vector DB

A practical guide to shipping semantic search with pgvector in PostgreSQL, including schema design, indexing choices, retrieval quality controls, and production rollout patterns.

VS Code Setup for Full-Stack JS Dev: The Extensions and Settings That Matter

A practical, opinionated VS Code setup for full-stack JavaScript development, with the extensions and settings that actually improve daily workflow.

Developer Portfolio in 2026: What Actually Gets You Hired

A practical framework for building a developer portfolio in 2026 that proves real engineering value and helps you get hired faster.

Reading Code You Didn't Write: Habits That Make It Faster

A practical system for understanding unfamiliar codebases quickly, reducing risky edits, and shipping safer changes with confidence.

CORS Explained for the Dev Who Just Wants It to Stop Blocking Them

A practical CORS guide covering preflight requests, correct Express configuration, common mistakes, and a secure production-ready setup.

Feature Flags in JavaScript: Ship Faster Without Breaking Things

A practical guide to feature flags in JavaScript: rollout strategies, kill switches, and release safety without slowing delivery.

SQL Joins Explained Without the Venn Diagrams

A practical SQL joins guide that explains how joins execute, when each join type is correct, and how to avoid common query mistakes.

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    Freelance
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    Technical PM + Software Engineer
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  2. Company
    Lone Wolf Technologies
    Role
    Technical PM + Software Engineer
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  3. Company
    W+R Studios
    Role
    Technical PM + Senior Data Integrations Engineer
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    W+R Studios
    Role
    Technical PM + Data Integrations Engineer
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