RJ Balandra

Freelance software development and consulting, including personal projects and contract engagements. Explored AI tooling integrations and cross-platform software development.

Remote consultancy supporting software development projects, contributing to design, implementation, technical planning, and documentation. Applied AI-assisted analysis and technical research to support engineering decisions.

Technical lead for a high-volume production fintech platform serving 17M+ customers, coordinating delivery across distributed teams. Led end-to-end software delivery, managed L3 production support, and mentored mid-level engineers.

People management role providing direct mentoring and supervisory oversight across project boundaries. Managed up to 20 direct reports, conducted performance reviews, and supported career development.

Developed and maintained iOS features across the fintech platform using UIKit, AutoLayout, and SnapKit. Implemented push notifications and integrated Crashlytics for production monitoring.

Built iOS screens and features following MVP-Coordinator architecture patterns. Integrated RESTful APIs, handled JSON parsing, and implemented offline-first behaviours.

Full-stack and mobile engineer working across client web and Android projects. Developed Android features using Java and built web applications using WordPress and SilverStripe CMS.

Developed and maintained web-based telemedicine and health information systems. Collaborated with health professionals to translate clinical workflows into software requirements.

Completed postgraduate coursework in MS Health Informatics before transitioning to full-time industry roles.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of the Philippines Los Baños from 2007 to 2012.