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Joseph Rey Garcia

@reygarcia

Full-stack developer specializing in Vue.js, React, and Laravel, building scalable, user-focused web applications across diverse industries.

Philippines
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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a full-stack or frontend role focused on building scalable, user-focused web applications that enhance engagement and efficiency. Using Vue.js, React, Laravel, and modern web technologies, I aim to deliver measurable impact in a collaborative remote team that values code quality, user experience, and growth.

Full-stack developer with nearly a decade of experience building and improving production web applications using React, TypeScript, Laravel, Vue, and Next.js, with strong backend and frontend delivery across internal platforms and business-critical systems. Experienced in PostgreSQL, MySQL, and API-driven application development, with a strong focus on scalable backend services, reusable UI components, clean frontend architecture, and maintainable full-stack implementation.

Key achievements include building a Digital Archiving and Tax Mapping System that reduced manual document retrieval bottlenecks across government operations, and developing a CSC-aligned admin portal that streamlined attendance, leave, and daily DTR workflows for department staff. Across these systems, I contributed to performance improvements, usability enhancements, and reliable day-to-day platform support for real users in production environments. My background aligns well with roles that require building frontend components, integrating APIs, and developing Laravel-based services that improve operational efficiency and user experience.

Over time, I have grown from an individual contributor into a frontend lead and mentor, helping guide implementation decisions, supporting teammates on React, Vue, and Laravel development, and improving delivery quality through stronger structure and collaboration. I also use AI-powered development tools to accelerate prototyping, refactoring, debugging, and code quality while maintaining engineering judgment. This combination of hands-on delivery, product-minded thinking, and team support allows me to contribute effectively in modern TypeScript, React, and Laravel environments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

MH

Information Technology Officer

Manila City Hall

Mar 2025 - Jan 2026 (10 months)

Led development of a Digital Archiving, Tax Mapping, and CSC-aligned admin portal with attendance, leave, and DTR tracking using Vue.js and Laravel, reducing document retrieval time by up to 30% across departments. Mentored co-workers on best practices and onboarded non-technical government staff for smooth adoption.

CC

Software Developer

Code Conspirators

Dec 2023 - Mar 2025 (1 year 3 months)

Revamped UI/UX across web apps using Figma, React, and Tailwind CSS, improving task efficiency by 25%. Delivered end-to-end features for school and invoicing platforms with Laravel APIs and PostgreSQL. Built an Admin Portal in Vue 3 and Laravel for dashboards, reporting, invoicing, and estimation, reducing manual workflows by 30%.

Offshorly, Inc. logoOI

Software Developer

May 2021 - Dec 2023 (2 years 7 months)

Built an AI-powered Team Management Tool in Vue.js and Laravel, streamlining task tracking for 50+ users, and a multi-tenant Laravel system for multiple organizations. Integrated a ChatGPT-powered chatbot in Next.js, boosting client engagement by 30%. Enhanced reusable React and Vue component libraries, cutting development time by 20%.

FR

Web Developer

Freelancer

Jan 2019 - May 2021 (2 years 4 months)

Built Next.js UIs for a life coaching platform and a food delivery app, managed deployments on Vercel, and developed WordPress portfolio sites including one for a Philippine senator.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

MapĂșa University logoMU

MapĂșa University

Bachelor of Science, Construction Engineering & Management

2008 - 2014

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering & Management focusing on engineering and management principles for construction projects.

SC

Saint Vincent de Paul College

Secondary School Diploma, Secondary Education

2004 - 2008

Completed secondary education with emphasis on general secondary curriculum preparing for tertiary studies.

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