Hey, I'm

Joel Brown

Building networks, bridging worlds

A network’s strength lies in its connections. I left Jamaica to venture into the world, learning from both West and East— Stoicism and Taoism, France and China while never forgetting my roots. Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished. I’m on a journey to master technologies from the wider world, bringing their wisdom back to benefit my region. This is my purpose.

About Me

The strongest networks are those with the most connections. This principle guides both my technical work and my life philosophy.

I began my journey in Jamaica, working in telecommunications, understanding how infrastructure connects people and possibilities. But to truly grow, I knew I had to venture beyond—to learn from the world itself.

Now I find myself between worlds: studying in France, exploring Chinese philosophy, drawing wisdom from my roots in the West and now expanding them into the East. Each tradition teaches me something different about resilience, harmony, and purposeful action. As Lao Tzu said, “Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.”

My purpose is clear: absorb knowledge from both hemispheres, master technologies from all corners, and bring this synthesis back to benefit my region. Every skill I develop, every connection I make, is a thread in a larger network—one that can bridge the gap between the global and the local, between ancient wisdom and modern innovation.

This is more than a career path. It’s a journey of purposeful learning, patient growth, and eventual contribution to the place I call home.

Here are a few technologies I've been working with recently:
  • Go
  • Node/React/JS
  • Flutter/Dart
  • Python & AI/ML
  • PHP/Laravel
  • MySQL/PostgreSQL
  • 4G/5G Networks
  • Azure Cloud
  • Supabase
  • Linux

Experience

Masters Student - Telecommunications & Networks - Eurecom
Sep 2024 - Aug 2026
Pursuing advanced studies in telecommunications and network systems. Specializing in IoT, machine learning, communication systems, and network infrastructure. Developing expertise in 4G/5G technologies, network security protocols, and modern telecom architectures.
NMS / NOC Engineer - Digicel Group
Oct 2021 - Aug 2024
Played a crucial role in integrating and managing nodes within the network across the Caribbean region, working extensively with technologies such as PHP, MySQL, Perl, JavaScript and Python. Developed and maintained network monitoring systems, automated data collection processes, and created real-time dashboards for network operations. Sharpened skills in Linux server administration and system management while ensuring 99.9% network uptime.
Assistante de langue - Académie de Nantes
Oct 2020 - Jun 2021

Au cours de ma participation au programme TAPIF, où j’ai eu l’opportunité d’enseigner l’anglais aux élèves de CP à CM2, j’ai développé une appréciation profonde pour la langue française et le système éducatif local. Pendant cette période, j’ai accompli les réalisations suivantes :

  • Conçu des plans de leçons pour des expériences pédagogiques enrichissantes.
  • Dirigé de nombreuses sessions productives avec les élèves, favorisant leur apprentissage de l’anglais
  • En outre, j’ai eu le plaisir de contribuer à un projet Kamishibai, où les élèves ont dessiné des animaux et créé des histoires en anglais autour de leur animal choisi. Ces histoires individuelles ont fusionné finalement pour former une grande histoire collective

Projects

Somnia: AI-Powered Dream Journal
Flutter Supabase OpenAI Riverpod
Somnia: AI-Powered Dream Journal
Somnia: When Dreams Meet AI Ever wondered what your dreams actually mean? As a 27-year-old …
Caribbean Log Tracker
React PHP Laravel MySQL
Caribbean Log Tracker
A Real-Time Data Management Solution Ever thought about how to make sense of all the data you have …
Eye-Tracking AAC System
Python C Javascript
Eye-Tracking AAC System
Eye-Tracking AAC System Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) refers to the field of …

Contact

Every connection is an opportunity to learn, to share, to grow. Whether you want to discuss technology, philosophy, or ways we can collaborate to bring meaningful innovation to the world, I’d love to hear from you.