Bernard Baker is a developer who juggles multiple projects, including an e-commerce job and personal coding endeavors. He has been focused on helping people stay safe and connected during COVID-19 by building an app called Let's Connect that allows users to make phone calls with others who may not have internet access. This app uses Google Calendar's API and Twilio as a conference placeholder, allowing users to easily schedule and participate in phone calls. Baker has also been working on another project called Stop the Virus, which is a social distancing video game where players score points for creating safe videos, aiming to reduce droplet-based virus transmission. Baker's motivation for building these projects comes from his desire to contribute to the community and make a positive impact, driven by his passion for coding and helping others.