Carson Olafson

About Me

Full Stack Developer with a track record of building scalable web applications and developer tools. Currently working at PHSA while developing successful side projects that showcase full-stack expertise. Former Team Canada athlete bringing exceptional focus and drive to software development.

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    role: "Full Stack Developer",
    focus: ["Web Applications", "Developer Tools", "System Design"],
    technologies: {
        frontend: ["React", "TypeScript", "Next.js", "TailwindCSS"],
        backend: ["Node.js", "Python", "PostgreSQL"],
        tools: ["Git", "VS Code", "Supabase"]
    }
};

Featured Projects

EarthChasers

Modern web application with growing user base

• Full-stack implementation using Next.js, React, and TypeScript
• Real-time features using WebSocket connections
• Complex 3D visualizations with Google Maps API
• PostgreSQL database with Supabase for scalability
• Organic growth to hundreds of active users

TrueCost

Browser extension for investment calculations

• Built with React and TypeScript
• Complex state management and real-time calculations
• Published and maintained on Chrome Web Store
• Clean, modern UI with responsive design

Technical Stack

Frontend Development

Backend & Database

Development Tools

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Key Achievements

Technical Impact

• Built and deployed multiple full-stack applications with active user bases
• Developed enterprise-level software used by thousands of users
• Winner of "Most Useful Application" Award (amongst 55 competing teams)
• Computer Systems Technology Graduate with Distinction

Athletic Background

• World Championship Finalist
• Competed internationally for Team Canada
• Developed exceptional focus and performance under pressure

Let's Connect

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