How To Add Types With Jest And Typescript
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About Me
Happily coding at GoTo
Hello! 👋
My name is Lucien Bénié, and I'm a highly experienced Staff Fullstack Developer based in Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada. I specialize in creating scalable, performant applications using modern technologies like TypeScript, React, and Node.js.
I've been working in web development since 2014, building innovative solutions and leading development teams. Passionate about clean code, user experience, and continuous learning.
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How To Build a Static Website With Contentful and Gridsome
How to get started with Contentful and Gridsome. Requires a base knowledge of Vue.js and some coding background.
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Where I've worked and what I've built
Staff Frontend Developer
CurrentGoTo · 250-410 boul. Charest Est, G1K 8G3
April 14, 2025 – Present
Drive platform modernization and feature development for GoTo's enterprise voice and messaging platforms, architecting end-to-end product capabilities while executing comprehensive tooling migrations. Lead technical initiatives spanning real-time communication features, developer experience improvements, and infrastructure evolution that elevate code quality and team velocity across multiple product lines. Currently supervising an intern and actively contributing to hiring initiatives through technical interviews for engineering candidates.
Senior Frontend Developer
Shopify · 151 O'Connor St Ground floor, Ottawa, ON K2P 2L8
June 28, 2021 – March 27, 2025
Led development of mission-critical e-commerce platform features at Shopify, architecting scalable fullstack solutions serving millions of merchants globally. Pioneered AI integration for merchant-facing features including Shopify Magic capabilities. Drove technical decisions and owned end-to-end delivery of high-impact features while leveraging AI-powered development tools (Cursor, Claude, Copilot) to accelerate delivery. Contributed to hiring initiatives by participating in technical interviews for frontend and fullstack engineering candidates.
Let's Work Together
I'm always interested in hearing about new projects and opportunities. Whether you have a question or just want to say hi, feel free to reach out!