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Jem Laguda Full Stack Developer Freelance Developer Cat Lover

I'm a passionate Full Stack Developer with over 5-6 years of experience. My enthusiasm for coding is matched only by my love for teaching, and I proudly serve as a Software Development Instructor at a local bootcamp in the Philippines. Additionally, I'm a skilled freelance developer.

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Technical Skills

Frontend Technologies

React (18+) React Native Ionic Angular Next.js Vue 3 / Nuxt 3 TypeScript Redux / Redux Toolkit GraphQL / Apollo Client TailwindCSS Styled Components Expo / Capacitor HTML5/CSS3/JavaScript

Backend Technologies

Node.js Express.js NestJS Apollo Server RESTful APIs Socket.io Server-Side Rendering (SSR)

Databases

MongoDB PostgreSQL MySQL Redis Supabase Firebase Firestore IndexedDB (Dexie)

Cloud & DevOps

Google Cloud Platform (GKE) AWS Azure Firebase Vercel DigitalOcean Docker Kubernetes CI/CD Microservices

AI & LLM

OpenAI API LangChain LlamaIndex Mastra.ai Pinecone Groq SDK Vercel AI SDK

Tools & Frameworks

Git WordPress Jest / Testing Library Vitest / Playwright / Cypress Webpack pdf-lib / Konva.js SendGrid / Twilio Sentry Payment Gateways (Stripe, Square, PayPal, Mollie, RevenueCat) Google Tag Manager Prometheus

Some of my past projects


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Experiences

2026

Software EngineerHealthcareGPS

Built multiple AI-powered healthcare platforms including a Medicare shopping & enrollment portal (Nuxt 3/Vue 3, NestJS), an AI chat with semantic vector search and streaming answers (LangChain, OpenAI, Pinecone, Groq), a health literacy compliance tool (LlamaIndex, Vue i18n, Zod), and a consumer-to-agent matching platform with real-time video consultations (RingCentral, Socket.io, Nylas, AWS SQS).

2025

Full Stack DeveloperSwell Medical

Built and maintained multiple clinic brand websites and a medical services platform featuring patient accounts, medication shopping, consultation booking with doctor availability management, and payment processing integrations using ReactJS, WordPress, and Vercel.

2022

Full Stack Developer & Team LeadUNAWA Inc

Led development of enterprise-scale products including a telecom customer 360 portal with micro-frontend architecture (React 18, GKE, GraphQL), a mobile subscription rewards app (React Native, Ionic, Firebase, Stripe, RevenueCat), remote notarization and e-signature platforms (NestJS, Konva.js, pdf-lib, AWS S3), and a government passport application system (Angular 13, Firebase Cloud Functions).

2022

Full Stack EngineerQuasset Corporation

Developed Wakuli, a Dutch specialty coffee e-commerce and subscription platform using Next.js with SSR, Node.js, PostgreSQL, and PayPal/Mollie payment integrations including iDEAL and SEPA direct debit.

2022

Senior Analyst ProgrammerEssilorLuxottica

Worked on multi-framework internal web apps (React, Vue, Angular, ASP.NET) and a B2B Amazon Seller SaaS with 8 Node.js microservices, Amazon Selling Partner API integration, rebate management system, passwordless auth (Magic Links, JWT, OAuth), Sentry/Logtail monitoring, and GitHub Actions CI/CD on DigitalOcean.

2020

Junior Full Stack DeveloperPenbrothers Inc

Built CoRE 2.0, an internal business management platform with three role-based portals (NOC, Hub, Pod), Node.js/Express backend, React/Redux frontend with Redux-Saga, real-time Socket.io notifications, and integrations with Xero, Zoho CRM, Zoho Desk, and Google Cloud Platform.

Educations

2019

Full Stack Web Development ProgramUplift Code Camp

During my time at Uplift Code Camp, I immersed myself in the world of Full Stack Web Development, gaining valuable knowledge and hands-on experience in various technologies. From building dynamic web applications to mastering the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js), I dedicated myself to honing my skills and collaborating with a passionate community of developers. I'm excited to share my journey and learning experiences with you. Please feel free to reach out and connect as we continue this exciting coding adventure together!

2015

Bachelor of Science in PsychologyMapúa University

During my pursuit of a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, I delved into the fascinating world of human behavior, cognition, and mental processes. My academic journey equipped me with a deep understanding of psychological theories, research methodologies, and the ability to analyze and interpret human experiences. This degree has shaped my perspective and enriched my problem-solving skills, which I now apply to various facets of life. If you'd like to explore the intriguing realms of psychology or discuss its real-world applications, feel free to connect with me. I'm always excited to share my insights and experiences!

Say hello

+63 919 097 8700

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