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Ricky Tapang

@rickytapang

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Full Stack Web Developer specializing in PHP frameworks, APIs, and WordPress.

Philippines

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking a role building and maintaining web applications with PHP frameworks, strong API integrations, collaborative teams, opportunities to mentor, and projects with measurable user impact.

I’m a Full Stack Web Developer with over 6 years of experience building and maintaining web applications, specializing in PHP frameworks such as Laravel, Symfony, and CodeIgniter. I focus on clean, efficient code and have produced systems like HRIS, Payroll, and Project Tracking used by hundreds of users.

My recent work includes managing and optimizing a Law Firm Management System in Symfony, building a Laravel Project Tracking System supporting 500+ users, and maintaining multiple WordPress and eCommerce sites. I also mentor junior developers and contribute to UX improvements that reduce support requests.

I bring practical database management, API integration (Stripe, Xero, Salesforce), and CMS/eCommerce expertise (WordPress, WooCommerce, OpenCart) to deliver stable, scalable solutions that improve operations and user experience.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Full Stack Web Developer

Whitetower Digital

Jul 2024 - May 2025 (10 months)

Managed and optimized a Law Firm Management System using Symfony, developed new features and fixed bugs, and produced daily reports to ensure smooth operations.

Symfony PHP Reporting MySQL RESTful APIs Debugging

Full Stack Web Developer

Tahche Outsourcing Services Inc.

Aug 2023 - Jul 2024 (11 months)

Built a Laravel-based Project Tracking System serving over 500 users, maintained company systems and mentored junior developers to improve code quality and delivery.

Laravel PHP Mentoring Project Tracking MySQL RESTful APIs Performance Optimization

Full Stack Web Developer

Glabs Tech

Feb 2023 - Jul 2023 (5 months)

Developed custom WordPress themes and plugins and added features to a CodeIgniter telecom system while contributing to UI/UX and client branding materials.

WordPress PHP CodeIgniter Theme Development UI UX Photoshop RESTful APIs

Web Developer

WML Solutions Inc.

Aug 2021 - Feb 2023 (1 year 6 months)

Maintained over 15 WordPress sites for eCommerce and corporate clients, improved UI/UX to reduce support requests, and developed an internal Inventory System using Laravel.

WordPress WooCommerce Laravel UI UX PHP MySQL Performance Tuning

Web Developer

NDM Marketing Solutions

May 2020 - Jul 2021 (1 year 2 months)

Created WooCommerce bookstore sites to drive online sales, developed internal payroll systems, and produced promotional graphics to support marketing efforts.

WooCommerce WordPress PHP Payroll Systems Ecommerce Photoshop HTML CSS

Full Stack Web Developer

Infoz IT Works

Jun 2018 - Feb 2020 (1 year 8 months)

Maintained and enhanced MRIS HR and Payroll systems, modernized legacy tools, provided IT support, and managed an OpenCart eCommerce platform for improved stability and performance.

PHP OpenCart HRIS Payroll Systems IT Support Performance Optimization MySQL

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Cebu Eastern College

Bachelor of Science, Information Technology

2014 - 2018

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology focused on software development, database management, and web technologies, with training in networking and IT project management.