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Arlene Salazar

@arlenesalazar

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Experienced web and full-stack developer focused on building secure, high-performing websites.

Philippines

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What I'm looking for

I seek a collaborative, agile team role where I can build secure, high-performing web applications, mentor developers, and contribute to product strategy.

I am a web and full-stack developer with extensive experience building and maintaining web applications using PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, and related frameworks. I have contributed to e-commerce launches, maintained legacy systems, and delivered secure, production-ready features.

I have worked across startups and established companies, collaborating with UI/UX designers, marketing teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to align digital strategy with business goals. I regularly participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and troubleshooting across browsers and devices.

My technical strengths include backend development, WordPress and Elementor customization, REST API integration, and database management with MySQL and PostgreSQL. I also mentor and coach junior developers and help define technical specifications and proofs of concept.

I value working in agile teams that emphasize communication, feedback, and continuous improvement, and I bring a practical, security-conscious approach to web development and site maintenance.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Web Developer

User Experience Researchers PTE LTD

Feb 2025 - Sep 2025 (7 months)

Maintained and managed company and client websites, delivered high-quality features and performed weekly security scans, responding rapidly to security issues to preserve site integrity.

PHP WordPress MySQL JavaScript jQuery Elementor Advanced Custom Fields Web Security

Full Stack Engineer

Diversify OSS

Sep 2021 - Jan 2024 (2 years 4 months)

Maintained and improved an e-commerce system, contributed to launching a new store brand, conducted code reviews and collaborated with cross-functional teams to align digital strategy with business goals.

PHP MySQL JavaScript jQuery Code Review Cross Functional Collaboration Troubleshooting

Back-end Developer

Stok MNL Inc.

Oct 2019 - Apr 2021 (1 year 6 months)

Wrote efficient backend code in an agile team, defined technical specifications and proofs of concept, and coached other developers to meet project quality targets and deadlines.

PHP MySQL WordPress JavaScript jQuery Agile

PHP Developer

Microsourcing Philippines Inc.

Jan 2019 - Sep 2019 (8 months)

Maintained and improved a PHP-based insurance application, coordinated client support requests, and proactively studied Laravel/Lumen to prepare for legacy migration.

PHP MySQL jQuery

PHP Web Developer

Zigzag Media Inc.

Mar 2017 - May 2018 (1 year 2 months)

Enhanced and maintained online systems using PHP and Python, implemented PostgreSQL-backed solutions and applied testing with PyTest to improve system reliability.

PHP Python PostgreSQL Pytest Django CoffeeScript

PHP Developer

Microsourcing Philippines Inc.

Jan 2016 - Feb 2017 (1 year 1 month)

Enhanced and maintained an online accounting system, coordinated with Perth-based directors and accountants, and attended on-site training in Perth to gather user feedback for system improvements.

PHP MSSQL User Training

Associate Software Engineer

Microsourcing

May 2013 - Jul 2015 (2 years 2 months)

Developed systems using Zend Studio, SASS/Compass and EJS, used JIRA for scrum processes, and built responsive interfaces to deliver client web applications.

PHP MySQL Zend Framework jQuery SASS Bootstrap Jira

Sr. Systems Analyst

National Housing Authority

Sep 2012 - Dec 2012 (3 months)

Converted biometric data for payroll processing, fixed legacy DOS programs for annualization, and produced user manuals to support payroll and HR processes.

Payroll Systems MS Excel Data Conversion Documentation

Analyst Programmer

Philweb Corporation

Feb 2011 - Jun 2012 (1 year 4 months)

Tested and developed web-based systems, produced technical documentation and user manuals, and delivered software aligned to departmental requirements.

PHP MySQL XML jQuery CSS Software Testing Documentation

PHP Developer

Softweb Consulting Inc.

May 2010 - Nov 2010 (6 months)

Managed full lifecycle web development for e-commerce clients using PHP and CodeIgniter, gathering requirements and ensuring ease-of-use and engagement in delivered products.

PHP MySQL CodeIgniter JavaScript jQuery CSS