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Paul Cardenas

Paul Cardenas

Software Engineer @ Toptal | 9+ years | AI | React

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Some time ago I built a transcription app using AI. It worked, but became hard to maintain and extend. So I rebuilt it from scratch, this time with a structured AI-assisted system: - PRD → Architecture → API boundaries → UI slices - Org-scoped ownership + proper separation of concerns - Usage limits + monetization (subscriptions + credit packages) - AssemblyAI integration with configurable features The result: a fully working, monetized SaaS built with a repeatable process. Try it: https://scribebit.com And I documented the entire system: Full Breakdown (https://www.notion.so/I-Built-a-Full-SaaS-Product-Using-AI-Here-s-the-Exact-System-I-Used-30cf79221f32808c89b5e9915fc482c6) If you’re building AI-powered products and want to do it properly (not just vibe-code), I’d love to connect.
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Developed and refined the frontend architecture for a production-grade AI workflow platform: web app, Zoom App, marketing sites. I owned design, frontend, and collaborated with backend and product to deliver the core capabilities of the platform. I learned a lot about AI integrations, enterprise features and iterating fast but with quality.
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Lately I’ve been experimenting with landing pages for a variety of industries, from corporate to restaurants. It’s been a fun way to practice brand storytelling, UI consistency, and layout exploration. Just added all four designs to my portfolio. 🙌
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Just completed a full redesign of my portfolio as an exercise, going for a minimalistic and modern style. Built with Svelte and TailwindCSS, optimized for speed and clarity. It now scores 100 in performance and accessibility. 🚀 Would love feedback! Live at: https://www.zegaru.com (https://www.zegaru.com/)
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Cover image for I built a new Whop App: Feedback Tracker ⚡ Collect ideas, re...
I built a new Whop App: Feedback Tracker ⚡ Collect ideas, reports, and feature requests directly inside your Whop community — and let your members vote on them. Available now on the Whop App Store 👇https://whop.com/apps/app_wCQHUerMIbO5cV Built with Convex + Whop SDK. Feedback welcome 🙌
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Cover image for Been heads-down building Scribebit, a super-fast and afforda...
Been heads-down building Scribebit, a super-fast and affordable way to turn audio or video into text. I was frustrated with the high costs and limited free tiers of existing tools, so I decided to build my own. Focused on creating a really smooth and simple UX, from the upload to the final transcript. It’s perfect for podcasters, journalists, researchers, and anyone who's tired of manual transcription. This project helped me learn a lot about AI integrations and audio optimization. Available at https://www.scribebit.com (https://www.scribebit.com/)
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