About
Architect by trade.
Builder by nature.
Martin Fournier is a senior software architect and IT consultant based in Quebec, Canada, with over 20 years of experience in technical leadership. Specialized in Java and modern web technologies like Angular, Laravel, and Flutter, he focuses on building high-utility tools that bridge the gap between complex architecture and daily efficiency.
Martin is an advocate for "sovereign tech" — leveraging open-source, self-hosted infrastructure and advanced prompt engineering to create robust, automated workflows that scale. His work spans AI agent orchestration, prompt framework design, and production-grade systems built for longevity.
Outside of software, Martin applies the same disciplined, systematic thinking to real estate investment and algorithmic trading — always building systems, never guessing.
Principles I Build By
Sovereign First
Own your stack. Self-hosted infrastructure, local LLMs, and open-source tools over vendor lock-in.
Systems Over Habits
Design systems that make good outcomes the default — in code, finance, and daily life.
High-Utility Output
Every tool I build must earn its place. Complexity is only justified by real-world value.
Reproducibility
Workflows, prompts, and processes must be versioned, tested, and repeatable.
Compound Everything
Small consistent wins — in code quality, investment returns, and skill — compound into mastery.
Teach What You Know
The fastest way to solidify knowledge is to teach it. Writing and mentoring are part of the work.
Technical Expertise
Backend
- Java
- Laravel / PHP
- Node.js
- REST APIs
- Microservices
Frontend
- Angular
- Laravel Blade
- Tailwind CSS
- Flutter
- Alpine.js
Infrastructure
- Docker
- Fly.io
- Linux / Arch
- Self-hosted NAS
- CI/CD Pipelines
AI & Automation
- LLM Orchestration
- Prompt Engineering
- Agent Frameworks
- GTD / Second Brain
- StrategyQuant
Beyond the Screen
The person behind the code
When I'm not architecting systems or fine-tuning trading algorithms, you'll find me working on handstands and calisthenics — movement is how I reset and think clearly.
I'm deeply committed to family time and spending time in the outdoors. Quebec's landscape is a constant reminder of what's worth building for.
Good food matters too — I find that the same patience required to master a dish applies directly to debugging a distributed system.
Gymnastics & Calisthenics
Daily movement practice
Family & Outdoors
Quebec nature & roots
Cooking
Patience in every recipe
Continuous Learning
Books, papers, systems