Full-Stack Developer & Product Engineer

I architect and maintain production web systems teams can depend on.

Full-Stack Engineer with 3+ years of experience available for new opportunities. Specializes in headless CMS architecture, Next.js, and cloud-based VPS deployments.

aldrenbagual17@gmail.com
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Aldren Bagual

Cavite, PH

Most recently led web & system delivery

Full-Stack Engineer with 3+ years of progressive experience building and shipping production web platforms for international clients across fintech, aviation, and consulting. Progressed from freelance delivery to leading architecture and full project lifecycles remotely for clients in Australia, New Zealand, and Israel. I care about building systems that are reliable, understandable, and actually used — reducing operational friction for teams and stakeholders.

  • Served as lead engineer on multi-person dev teams across 3+ company websites
  • Designed, built, and deployed full stack (Next.js, Headless WordPress, Supabase)
  • Crafted UI/UX systems in Figma and established reusable design systems
  • Managed VPS infrastructure end-to-end, achieving 99%+ uptime
  • Standardised CI/CD pipelines, reducing deployment cycles to repeatable processes

Work Experiences

Full-Stack Developer

Z Aviation Consulting

Aug 2025 — March 2026

  • Served as lead engineer on a 2-person dev team across 3+ company websites, personally designing, building, and deploying the full stack (Next.js, Headless WordPress, Supabase)
  • Crafted the UI/UX system in Figma and managed VPS infrastructure end-to-end, achieving 99% uptime across all live properties from day one
  • Standardised CI/CD pipelines and server configuration processes across a multi-site environment, reducing each deployment cycle from ad-hoc manual steps to a repeatable 4-hour release process
  • Acted as sole stakeholder liaison between the client and development process, translating executive requirements into PRDs and technical specs, then leading sprint planning and code reviews
  • Established a reusable Figma design system covering components, user flows, and wireframes, cutting design-to-development handoff time

Full-Stack Developer

Creaxon, Inc.

May 2024 — May 2025

  • Maintained and improved 10+ live client websites across WordPress and Shopify with zero major outages on a team of 2-3, handling performance fixes, plugin updates, and post-deployment QA
  • Delivered pixel-perfect, cross-device responsive UIs translated directly from Figma designs, reducing revision cycles and accelerating client sign-off
  • Improved team-wide release reliability by standardising GitLab workflows and Cloudways deployment procedures across a team of 3
  • Boosted organic visibility for multiple client sites by implementing SEO best practices including structured metadata, semantic markup, and Core Web Vitals optimisation

Full-Stack Developer & Project Manager

AGSS Dev Group

Feb 2023 — Apr 2024

  • Independently scoped, built, and launched 10+ client websites end-to-end using React, Tailwind CSS, Node.js, and Supabase, managing client relationships from requirements to delivery
  • Accelerated time-to-launch for client projects by setting up GitHub Actions and Vercel CI/CD pipelines, reducing manual deployment steps and cutting release friction
  • Mentored and guided 1 junior developer through consistent code reviews and scalable coding standards, improving team output quality

Lead Programmer - Internship

Cavite State University — CCAT Library

Sep 2023 — Jan 2024

  • Eliminated a fully manual library usage tracking process by building a Python desktop application that automated computer monitoring and report generation, saving staff several hours per week
  • Improved daily operational reliability for library staff by providing consistent hardware and software technical support, reducing equipment downtime

Freelance & Contract Projects

Full-Stack Engineer & Lead Consultant

Parachute Consulting Solutions

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March 2026 — Present

  • Leading the design and development of an 8-page marketing and lead generation website for an executive advisory firm, with deliberate goal of converting visitors into direct conversations with the founder
  • Built a fully CMS-driven content architecture using Sanity IO with embedded studio, giving the client complete control over all copy, navigation labels, form placeholders, and section content post-launch
  • Implemented a distinctive Kinetic Minimalism design direction using Next.js 14 App Router, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, ShadCN UI, and Framer Motion, covering 4 service sectors with scroll-driven animations
  • Engineered the homepage information hierarchy to lead with the client's problem, position PCS as the answer, and introduce the founder as proof

Full-Stack Developer

SmartRetry — Fintech Startup

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Sep — Dec 2025

  • Delivered a full fintech marketing platform from zero to production in under 4 months as the sole developer, using Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, and Headless WordPress
  • Eliminated developer dependency in content operations by building a fully CMS-driven architecture (directories, search, FAQs, glossary), enabling the marketing team to self-manage all content updates independently
  • Improved platform performance through targeted front-end optimisations, reducing page load times and improving Core Web Vitals scores

Personal Projects

ResumeAI Tailor — ATS-Optimized Resume Generator

Next.js, TypeScript, AI (Groq/Gemini), Web Application

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A free web application that helps job seekers dramatically increase their interview callback rate by generating ATS-optimized, tailored resumes in seconds. The user uploads their existing resume, pastes a job description, and the system produces a professionally formatted, keyword-rich Word document resume.

SOCA — AI-Powered Task Management System

Python, AI/ML, Desktop Application

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BS Information Technology thesis. An AI-driven task management system that intelligently prioritises and organises tasks based on user behaviour and workload patterns.

How I work

I aim to reduce ambiguity, own outcomes, and build systems that others can confidently maintain.

Structured clarity

I translate requirements into simple specs and decision points to prevent rework.

Ownership

I take responsibility beyond implementation, including production behavior and iteration.

Maintainability

I design code and workflows that remain understandable as projects evolve.

Systems & process

Beyond code, I design workflows and delivery structure that reduce chaos — requirements → execution → release → support — so teams can move with confidence.

I'm currently available for new opportunities. If you're looking for a reliable developer who can own delivery end-to-end, I'd love to connect.

Email is best. I reply within 24–48 hours.