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Peter J. Bernaiche
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Peter J. Bernaiche

Portland, ME

Summary

Product-focused junior engineer with hands-on experience building and shipping full-stack web platforms end-to-end - from frontend UI and user flows to backend logic, authentication, payments, and data reporting. Strong emphasis on maintainable architecture, clear documentation, and UX details that reduce friction for real users. Former U.S. Marine currently pursuing a Computer Science degree.

Work History

Founder & Product Engineer

API Now
portland
08.2025 - 2026
  • Built and shipped a full-stack API-as-a-Service platform that generates REST APIs instantly from any database including Google Sheets.
  • Implemented authentication, membership tiers/paywalls, and analytics to support real SaaS workflows.
  • Designed and built the frontend UI, onboarding flows, and landing pages with a focus on clarity and usability.
  • Applied secure development practices, including server-side handling of sensitive operations and separation of concerns across UI, logic, and data layers.
  • Live SaaS Platform | https://api-now.cloud

Full-Stack Developer

Self-employeed
Portland
05.2025 - 06.2025
  • Built a full-stack web platform with user authentication, role-based admin access, and Stripe-powered donations.
  • Developed an admin dashboard for managing users, permissions, announcements, and messaging.
  • Implemented real-time financial reporting dashboards backed by Google Sheets with daily, monthly, quarterly, and year-to-date views.
  • Enabled transparent reporting for non-technical stakeholders through downloadable reports and live dashboards.

Web Developer

Pete's Commercial Painting
Portland
03.2025 - 04.2025
  • Designed and built a responsive business website focused on service clarity and lead generation.
  • Implemented reusable UI components and mobile-first layouts for maintainability and accessibility.
  • Delivered a complete end-to-end production site for a real business environment.

Education

Associate of Science - Computer Science

Southern Maine Community College (SMCC)
South Portland, ME
01.2026

Skills

  • Frontend development with React and React Native
  • JavaScript programming
  • HTML and CSS design
  • Responsive user interface
  • Component-driven architecture
  • Backend RESTful APIs
  • Firebase authentication and Firestore
  • Serverless function implementation
  • Product design and UX with Figma
  • User flow creation
  • UX refinement
  • Accessibility-focused design
  • Version control with Git and GitHub
  • Branching strategies
  • Debugging complex codebases
  • Technical documentation
  • Payment integrations with Stripe
  • Reporting using Google Sheets

Remote

True

Military Service

United States Marine Corps, 2007-2011

Websites

Timeline

Founder & Product Engineer

API Now
08.2025 - 2026

Full-Stack Developer

Self-employeed
05.2025 - 06.2025

Web Developer

Pete's Commercial Painting
03.2025 - 04.2025

Associate of Science - Computer Science

Southern Maine Community College (SMCC)

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