Work Experience
My professional journey
2024 - Present
Independent Software Engineer
Remote
- Sole developer designing, building, and maintaining the web and cross-platform mobile apps (mobile built with Capacitor)
- Used AI coding tools as a multiplier to move fast across the full stack, with back-end as my core
May 2022 - August 2026
Full Stack Software Engineer
Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines
- Built full-stack features for Gogo Xpress with NestJS, Lumen (Laravel), and Node.js Lambda functions
- Designed and integrated RESTful APIs and microservices on AWS
- Built event-driven services on AWS with SNS, SQS, and Lambda, fanning domain events out to subscribers so microservices stayed decoupled
- Modeled and worked with PostgreSQL databases
- Delivered React front-ends and Capacitor-based cross-platform mobile features, translating UI/UX designs into reusable components and optimizing performance
- Implemented CI/CD pipelines in GitHub Actions and practiced test-driven development, code reviews, and Scrum ceremonies
Projects worked on:
Sep 2018 - May 2022
Development Lead
NCR - National Capital Region, Philippines
- Led and mentored a software development team
- Ran Agile ceremonies with the team
- Collaborated with other teams on ideation and product improvements
- Built back-end REST APIs with Lumen (Laravel)
- Built front-ends with Nuxt.js and Vue.js
- Used RabbitMQ to distribute events between services
- Ran services on AWS ECS, with CI/CD pipelines in GitLab
Nov 2010 - Aug 2018
Technical Lead
Eastwood City, Libis, Quezon City
- Mentored and collaborated with team members to build the company's internal and external systems and websites
- Built backend-for-frontend (BFF) API endpoints with CodeIgniter
- Built front-ends with jQuery and Vue.js
- Implemented CI/CD pipelines in GitLab
Projects worked on:
Mar 2010 - Nov 2010
Senior Programmer
Leapfrog Ventures and Strategic Services Inc.
Pasig City
- Developed various client websites and systems
Projects worked on:
- ETSI Bill Of Quantity System
- EnfaLearn
Mar 2008 - Mar 2010
Senior Programmer
Xylo Technologies
Eastwood City, Libis, Quezon City
- Developed internal systems for the call-center agents of Directo.com
- Built a CRM and ticketing system, and integrated PayPal payments with the CRM and company website
Projects worked on:
Jan 2007 - Mar 2008
PHP Developer
The Design People International
- Provided back-end support and development for company clients using Agent Image, Agent Pro, and Agent Image Semi-Custom websites
Dec 2005 - Jan 2007
Freelance Web Developer
Freelance Web Developer
Marikina City
- Delivered front-end and back-end development using PHP, MySQL, HTML, and Adobe Photoshop
Projects worked on:
Feb 2004 - Dec 2005
Web Developer
Level-Up! Games Incorporated
Makati City
- Planned, developed, and maintained web systems defined by the Game Masters of Level-Up! Games
Apr 2003 - Feb 2004
Sustain Engineer
Trend Micro
Eastwood City, Libis, Quezon City
- Maintained internal and external web systems
- Developed new web-based company systems
Sep 2000 - Feb 2003
Web Developer
Digital Designs Incorporated
Ortigas, Pasig City
- Planned, developed, and maintained web systems defined by various clients
- Provided programming support for Netopia.ph's computer rental system and website