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RAFAEL VERANO

Fullstack Web Developer

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About

Greetings, I'm Rafael an experienced fullstack web developer. My aspiration is to craft practical solutions that enhance daily life. My paramount attribute is an unyielding motivation, though I do concede to occasionally indulging in overanalysis. I am entirely self-taught and possess an insatiable appetite for learning, allowing me to rapidly acquire new skills. With over a decade of coding under my belt, this journey has stood as one of the most gratifying chapters of my life. Through each endeavor, I channel my creative essence to captivate, entertain, and inspire individuals pursuit that fills me with profound joy and fuels my unwavering passion. If you're keen on delving deeper, don't hesitate to reach out!
I love coding, I'm always curious exploring new things, and doing a lot of technical stuff

Experience

IONYX Australia

Fullstack Developer (August 2019 - Present)

  • Developing and maintaining web applications.
  • Designing and implementing responsive user interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
  • Utilizing front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular) to create dynamic and interactive user experiences.
  • Implementing RESTful APIs to enable seamless communication between the client and server.
  • Ensuring application security with authentication and authorization mechanisms.
  • Deploying applications to servers or cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and setting up development and production environments.
  • Optimizing application performance and troubleshooting issues in both front-end and back-end components.
  • Implementing and maintaining version control systems (e.g., Git) to track code changes and facilitate collaboration.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including designers and product managers, to gather requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.

Engage Outsourcing Worldwide Inc.

Software Engineer (February 2016 - August 2019)

  • Enhancing business efficiency and service quality through software development.
  • Integrating APIs from various sources, such as Google products, Salesforce, and HubSpot, to enhance marketing websites and other platforms.
  • Playing a central role in project management, using agile methodologies to deliver successful software projects.
  • Working on Boox accounting services, focusing on the frontend and backend.

Your Team In Manila (formerly Lobo Digital Solutions)

Web Developer / Webmaster (November 2014 - February 2016)

  • Planning and delivering software platforms, creating websites for clients and in-house projects using platforms like WordPress and, occasionally, pure PHP.
  • Managing and reviewing code to ensure it was free from security vulnerabilities like SQL injections and XSS attacks.
  • Creating APIs for form validations and connecting to other frameworks.
  • Implementing Git for synchronized project management and maintaining code standards.
  • Setting up hosting, connecting DNS, managing email configurations, and handling server management.
  • Networking and server configuration.

Purple Bug Inc.

Web / Android Development (February 2014 - October 2014)

  • Creating websites for clients tailored to their specific needs using CodeIgniter and its CMS.
  • Developing Facebook applications and integrating them with websites.
  • Building Android applications and performing debugging and testing for compatibility across devices and Android versions.
  • Maintaining websites to ensure they operated smoothly and avoided downtime or crashes.

Adways Philippines Inc.

Android / Web Developer (May 2012 - January 2014)

  • Building Android applications using Android SDK and Corona SDK.
  • Developing Facebook applications to connect with Android apps.
  • Debugging and testing Android applications for different devices and versions.
  • Creating web applications.

Career Highlights / Unique Edge

End-to-End Infra Ownership

Built and maintains private self-hosted infrastructure for portfolio and services.
Owns deployment, uptime, backups, DNS security, and production reliability.

Zero-Trust Networking + Secure Exposure

Implemented private mesh VPN (Tailscale/WireGuard) and Cloudflare Tunnels.
Publishes apps securely without opening risky router ports.

Hybrid AI Workflow Architecture

Designing workflows that split routine tasks to local LLMs and complex reasoning to cloud AI.
Focus: lower cost, stronger privacy, better performance.

Sole-Developer Product Ownership

Led major system areas as a sole full-stack developer (healthcare/repatriation workflows).
Delivered APIs, partner workflows, and reporting integrations with high ownership.

Skills & Technologies

These are the languages and frameworks I have utilized and continuously learn from. Additionally, I possess fundamental skills in networking and troubleshooting. Beyond that, I boast considerable expertise in business management, teamwork, and leadership. What sets me apart at my skill level is my innate creativity, coupled with my rapid ability to acquire new skills on the fly.

HTML CSS Node.js JavaScript jQuery Laravel Livewire Bootstrap AJAX /JSON WebSocket RESTful API MySQL MongoDB WordPress CodeIgniter PHP Slim Tailwind React Vue Firebase Tailscale WireGuard Cloudflare Amazon Web Services Web Host Manager Bitbucket Github Jira Android Studio Corona SDK Lua Java

Contact

If you are a potential client or employer then please feel free to contact me any time! Just make sure to include your name, your companies name, and what you're interested in. Thank you!!

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