SEP 2025 — JUL 2026
Frontend Developer
Tidewrk
Maintained and optimized client-facing web applications using Next.js and TypeScript across production environments. Built features with React Hook Form, Zod, React Query, and shadcn/ui.
THE DEVELOPER GAZETTE
Building digital
things with care.
Full-stack software developer crafting robust, user-centric web experiences from frontend finesse to backend reliability.
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FOR WORK
FAST FACT
3+
years turning ideas
into shipped software
01 / THE PERSON
Hi, I'm Jesse.
I'm a full-stack developer based in the Philippines, focused on building scalable applications and thoughtful interfaces. I enjoy the messy middle: translating a hard problem into something clear, useful, and a little delightful.
— Jesse
02 / THE TRAIL
Where I've been.
A timeline of things
learned and shipped.
OCT 2023 — SEP 2025
Software Engineer
KodaKollectiv
Built RESTful APIs with Nest.js, Laravel, Django, and Prisma. Deployed and optimized backend applications on AWS Elastic Beanstalk and RDS for scalable production systems.
JUL — SEP 2023
WordPress Developer
Human Incubator Inc.
Maintained and enhanced client WordPress sites, resolving performance bottlenecks and implementing security improvements. Customized themes and plugins to meet business requirements.
2021 — 2023
Tech Support & WordPress Developer
Govesmart Solutions Inc.
Developed responsive WordPress websites with cross-browser compatibility, managed social media accounts, and helped increase brand visibility and web traffic.
2021 — 2022
Freelance Web Developer
Self-Employed
Designed responsive websites for small businesses using WordPress, React, and Laravel. Implemented custom API integrations that enhanced functionality and engagement.
03 / THE TOOLKIT
Things I
know well.
React.jsNext.jsNest.jsLaravelDjangoPHPTypeScriptTailwind CSSReact QueryZodshadcn/uiMySQLPostgreSQLPrismaAWSLinuxWebSocketsGit
04 / THE NEXT CHAPTER
Let's make
something useful.
Have a project, an idea, or just want to say hello?