I’m not just building code—I’m building legacy. From long-haul truck driver to full-stack technologist and spiritual leader, my mission is to empower communities at the intersection of tech, art, and the sacred. Whether I’m architecting AI-driven platforms, mentoring emerging coders, or leading events that ignite new stories, I bring heart, vision, and a relentless will to uplift.

• 🏙️ Based in Virginia Beach, VA
• ✉️ Contact: lionel.thebldrs@gmail.com
• 🌐 Building: DigitalBuilders757.com | Totl Model Agency
• 🎬 On YouTube: Lionel the Builder

• Founder, The Digital Builders – Leading a movement blending tech, spirit, and storytelling. Organizing large-scale events like CTRL ALT PLAY and Code & Chill to drive diversity and creative innovation.
• Full-Stack Developer – Specializing in TypeScript, React, Next.js, Node.js, Supabase, and AI (OpenAI, v0.dev, Assistants API). Building platforms for talent, savings apps, and health tech—integrating modern backend and automation.
• Spiritual Technologist – Creator of “Three Pillars, One Tree,” a living system that fuses Kabbalah, Tarot, and ritual with digital journaling and community mentorship.
• Mentor – Running summer camps and after-school programs teaching youth AI, coding, and entrepreneurship.

• Over 980 contributions in the last year (2025)
• Comprehensive security and code quality overhaul: Digital-Builders-757/totl
• Built scalable, AI-powered applications for real clients in talent discovery, wellness, and music.
• Consistently contributing to open source, from code to community playbooks.

• Modern TypeScript & Next.js: API design, authentication (Supabase), serverless infra, and component architecture
• AI & Automation: Integrating OpenAI, v0.dev, and prompt engineering for real-world web experiences
• DevOps: Vercel, GitHub Actions, CI/CD, cloud deployment
• Database: Supabase/Postgres, Firestore, schema migration
• Mentorship: Building learning journeys, creative events, and digital curriculum for future technologists

• Totl Model Agency: Talent discovery & booking platform (Next.js, Supabase, Stripe, AI)
• Noir Well Health: HIPAA-compliant, AI-powered wellness portal (Next.js, Supabase, secure deployment)
• CTRL ALT PLAY / Code & Chill: Tech, art, and business mixers—funded and sponsored by Microsoft, DNC, and more
• Savings App for Rayma: Next.js + Supabase + Stripe, real-time budgeting and savings gamification

• Diving deep into advanced prompt engineering, AI web tooling, and Next.js server components
• Exploring full-stack best practices for secure, scalable SaaS
• Integrating astrology, tarot, and spiritual journaling into tech workflows

• Organizer: CTRL ALT PLAY, Black-athon, Digital Builders meetups, Build Weekend Mixer
• Mentor: Running summer camp and after-school programs (AI, coding, entrepreneurship)
• Speaker: Tech panels and workshops on building legacy, AI safety, and creative entrepreneurship

• 981+ contributions in 2025
• Top Languages: TypeScript (55%), JavaScript (39%), CSS, HTML
• 8+ major events led
• 4+ platforms launched in last year
• 100s mentored through events, Discord, and creative tech camps

Thank you for visiting my profile. If you’re building for the future, let’s build it together—code, spirit, and legacy.