About

Thanks for stopping by. Read below to learn more about my background, and my journey into tech.

Keifer Erikson at a lake in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada.

Background

Ever since I was a child, I've been passionate about technology. I used to disassemble my electronic toys to understand how they worked, tinkering and rebuilding them. My early days were spent in front of an old DOS computer, marveling at its black screen and green text.

While I've programmed on and off for most of my life, I fully committed to this passion by enrolling in the Computer Software Development program at NAIT. I graduated in April 2025, with a 4.0 GPA and a 98.47% average. When I'm not at the keyboard, my life is full of new adventures as a proud father since June 2025.

My Journey

My path to software development wasn't a straight line, but every role prepared me for it. My time as a Lead Lab Technician honed my skills in diagnostics, server management, and problem solving. My experience in commercial roofing taught me reliability, teamwork, and the grit to see a complex project through to completion under tight deadlines.

I've channeled this diverse experience into my true passion: architecting and building full-stack applications. My capstone project, an AI-Powered Event Grouping enterprise tool, allowed me to lead a team of four and design a provider-agnostic Python backend, with a modern Next.js dashboard. To prove my understanding of these concepts, I built the AI Playground, a public, cleanroom implementation of that core architecture.

Education

Diploma, Computer Software Development
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (2023 - 2025)

  • Graduated With Honors with a 4.0 GPA (98.47% average).
  • Member of the NAIT Open Source Club, contributing the foundational pull request for the Dev Edmonton Society's public events calendar.

Technical Skills

I'm a full-stack developer focused on building modern, scalable, and maintainable applications. My core toolkit includes:

  • Languages: Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Dart, C#, Java, SQL, HTML/CSS
  • Frameworks: Node.js, Next.js, React, Vue, Svelte, FastAPI, Flutter, Jakarta EE, .NET, LangChain
  • Tools & Platforms: Git, GitHub, Docker, Firebase, Linux, Google Cloud, RESTful APIs, Figma
  • Databases: PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MongoDB, Neon, Supabase

Work Ethic

Throughout my previous career, I was known for a meticulous attention to detail and a perfectionist mindset. I approach problems with tenacity and dedication, working tirelessly until I achieve the desired outcome. I pride myself on my loyalty, hard work, reliability, and diligence.