Technical and
Medical Specs

We keep our main pages simple for everyone. This page is for visitors who want the exact clinical details of my stroke or the technical specs of the tools I use.

Medical Details

Burt Lao suffered a stroke in 2015. Below are the precise medical terms and definitions of the challenges he overcame:

Cerebral Embolism and Infarction A blood clot traveled to the brain, blocking oxygen flow and causing localized tissue death.
Right Hemiparesis Significant weakness across the entire right side of the body, limiting unilateral movement, typing speed, and walking stability.
Motor Aphasia Difficulty translating thought patterns into spoken language and written syntax, requiring intensive speech therapy.
Dysarthria Motor speech disorder resulting from muscle weakness, making vocalization sound slurred or labored.

Technical Specifications

We build high-performance web applications using robust engineering practices:

Full-Stack Development Custom database portals built using standard frameworks (Django/Python) and clean relational models.
REST API Integrations Secure, scalable gateways connecting Stripe for payments, Google APIs for calendars, and external databases.
Accessibility Testing Audits Ensuring strict compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA protocols using axe-core, screen readers, and manual keyboard sweeps.
Secure Role-Based Controls Implementation of strict role permissions (FERPA-aligned for schools) to prevent data leaks or unauthorized file access.