Paul Stenet

Full-stack developer focused on privacy, realtime media, and clean UI

I build privacy-first products across web, realtime media, and AI, with a focus on clean design and production reliability.

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About Me

I spent over twenty years leading in facilities and operations. In April 2025 I was pushed out of a maintenance role in an unfair shuffle. So I chose the better lane. I now build software the same way I ran buildings: organized, accountable, and calm under pressure. I care about privacy, performance, and real outcomes. I like systems that scale, dashboards that tell the truth, and products that make people feel safe and empowered.

What I'm working toward

A privacy-centered social video platform
A modern streaming stack with realtime chat and moderation tools
A local AI assistant that sees, hears, and helps without leaking data

Skills & Tools

Technologies I use to build reliable, scalable systems

Core

TypeScript JavaScript Python React Next.js Tailwind shadcn UI Node.js Express WebSocket Socket.IO PostgreSQL Supabase Prisma Docker Linux Bash

Realtime & Media

WebRTC HLS OBS Whisper TTS Live translation Video processing Token-gated content

Data & Infrastructure

REST APIs Event-driven architecture Logging & metrics Leaflet maps IPFS Pinata AWS Netlify

Automation

CLI tooling Batch scripts Headless flows Safe refactors

Featured Projects

Building products that prioritize privacy, performance, and user empowerment

GJYL

A privacy-first social video platform that blends short video, long video, and Discord-style chat. Realtime voice, rooms, and creator tools. Goal is fair creator compensation and strong parental controls.

Next.js TypeScript Node WebSocket Supabase Docker

VelvetVibes Streaming Suite

Modern model room with realtime chat, tipping, gifts, token balance, fullscreen UX, and sleek admin dashboard. Legal monitor with brand violation feed, geo-IP heatmaps, exportable evidence logs, and alerting.

Next.js Tailwind Node WebSocket Leaflet CSV export

Nastia Guitar Site

Small teaching portal with custom diagrams and lesson plans, built for clarity and speed.

Next.js Static assets UX polish

Surveillance Grid & Stream Monitor

Multi-stream wall with auto-refreshing thumbnails, cache busting, and admin controls.

Next.js Node Image workers

Experience & Timeline

Operations and Facilities Leadership

20+ years

Managed complex systems, safety, and teams.

Transition to Software

2024 to present

Built multiple production-grade apps and dashboards. Notable event: unfair termination on April 3, 2025. Used it to pivot full-time into software and shipped faster.

Founder and Builder