
Claude Code Toolchain and Workflow for Real Project Work
A Claude Code toolchain designed to make AI agents more useful in brownfield projects, where existing conventions, context, planning, review, and documentation matter.
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Hi 👋, I'm Damian Demasi.
I build React and Next.js applications, design AI-enabled developer workflows, and create AI agent systems, including a custom Claude Code toolchain.
5+
Years building software
3
Side projects shipped
15+
Years in engineering & tech
Products, experiments, and developer tools that show how I think, build, and ship.

A Claude Code toolchain designed to make AI agents more useful in brownfield projects, where existing conventions, context, planning, review, and documentation matter.
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Notes, guides, and experiments from my software engineering journey and my transition into AI engineering.

Master Claude Code Hooks to automate repetitive tasks, enforce coding standards, and streamline your development workflow.
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Discover how to create and use Claude Code Skills to customize the AI assistant behaviour and make it work exactly the way you need.
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Learn the techniques and strategies to help Claude Code truly grasp your project structure, conventions, and requirements for better code generation.
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A comprehensive guide to getting started with Claude Code, the AI-powered coding assistant that is revolutionising how developers write and maintain code.
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I'm a frontend-focused software engineer based in Adelaide, Australia, with 5+ years building production software and 15+ years across engineering and technology.
I currently work as a Software Engineer at Aligent, where I build and maintain frontend systems for ecommerce platforms using React, Next.js, Magento/Adobe Commerce, BigCommerce, and modern development workflows. Before that, I spent three years at Amplify-Now building full-stack features for a SaaS product with React and Ruby on Rails.
I'm now moving deeper into AI engineering by building AI-enabled developer workflows, experimenting with agent systems, and writing about tools like Claude Code. My focus is practical AI: systems that help developers understand codebases faster, reduce repetitive work, and ship more reliable software.
Outside of work, I build side projects, write about AI tools like Claude Code and AI-assisted development, and experiment with agent systems, including a custom Claude Code-style agent harness. I'm also deepening my AI foundations through courses covering the OpenAI API, LLMOps, Hugging Face, prompt engineering, subagents, and agent skills.
I'm a Telecommunications Engineer with an MBA, originally from Argentina. After moving 12,000+ km to Australia, I rebuilt my career around software. That mix of engineering, business, migration, and software shapes how I think: understand complex systems, make them usable, and build tools that help people do better work.
Feedback from people I've worked with across software teams, delivery, and technical collaboration.

Nic Foord
Analyst Team Lead
Damian always goes above and beyond
“Damian always goes above and beyond especially in terms of the documentation for the various investigations and solution designs he has done for our clients. They are always well formatted and presented professionally in a timely manner. They are written in a way that non-technical stakeholders can understand, and always provides context where necessary.
This level of work makes my job as an Analyst so much easier, and I appreciate the extra effort he puts in which impresses our stakeholders and keeps everyone engaged and on the same page.
He has adapted quickly to new tech stacks and started delivering value while still learning new technologies. This was impressive to see and exactly why I highly recommend Damian in any team, he will put in the effort to learn and adapt while delivering value early on in projects.
It's been great working with him and I look forward to working with him on future projects.”

Ben Weightman
From tech start up to Nasdaq listed big business. Passionate developer, designer, business co-founder and IT graduate.
Damian Demasi is an easy recommendation
“Damian Demasi is an easy recommendation. From the day he came on-board, he stood apart from the pack with an outstanding work ethic and attention to detail. Since then, he has become very strongly skilled in both React and Ruby on Rails.
What's more; he is professional, polite and fun to work with. He logically and methodically works through problems and is capable of wrapping his head around very complex systems. I can highly recommend Damian!”

Indeewari Karunathilaka
Software Quality Engineering Professional
He is passionate, accountable, and a committed fast learning developer
“Damian and I worked in Amplify now within the same development team. He is one of the passionate, accountable, committed fast learning developer who is always up to date with new tech stack. As a senior development engineer, who has strong understanding on development processes, he is always willing to take challenges without any hesitation. As a committed team player who is always help and collaborate professionally with other team members and successfully complete his work with high quality. Damian would be a great asset for any company.”

Tao Xu
Senior Software Engineer
Damian has consistently demonstrated exceptional technical skills and a strong work ethic
“I have had the pleasure of working with Damian in Amplify-Now, during which time he has consistently demonstrated exceptional technical skills and a strong work ethic.
Damian is a highly skilled developer with expertise in Ruby on Rails and React. He has an impressive track record of developing complex, scalable applications that meet the needs of users and stakeholders alike. His attention to detail and ability to troubleshoot complex technical problems make him an invaluable asset to any software development team.
In addition to his technical skills, Damian is an excellent communicator and collaborator. He has a positive, can-do attitude and is always willing to go above and beyond to ensure that projects are delivered on time and to the highest standard. His ability to work effectively in a team setting and collaborate with other developers, designers, and stakeholders make him an ideal candidate for any development project.”

Roy Hampton
Quality Analyst Lead at BeyondOS
He demonstrated a strong passion for software development
“I had the great honour of working with Damian whilst at Amplify-Now for almost a year and a half. During this period, Damian was always enthusiastic, thoughtful and professional in all of our interactions. He demonstrated a strong passion for software development and was always eager to share his wealth of knowledge and keen insights with me on all of our shared projects. Damian is motivated, talented and a true pleasure to work to with, and I strongly recommend Damian to any team lucky enough to have opportunity to work with him.”
I'm interested in frontend engineering, practical AI implementation, and product teams building useful software with modern tools.
Location
Adelaide, Australia
Available for remote work worldwide