Combining formal training with hands-on production experience
Trained at City College of San Francisco, Bay Valley Tech, and freeCodeCamp. Currently running production infrastructure serving a global community while seeking technical support opportunities.
Applied DevOps concepts from freeCodeCamp to deploy and manage 7 production applications serving real users for PinoySeoul Media—a Korean-Filipino cultural platform with a large and active community.
• Docker Compose for multi-container orchestration (7 applications)
• Nginx reverse proxy with automated SSL via Let's Encrypt
• Centralized container management with Portainer
• DNS routing for 7 subdomains with automated certificate renewal
• Backup automation and monitoring systems
AzuraCast: 24/7 radio streaming & automation
Dolibarr: Business management (CRM, invoicing, HR)
Kimai: Time tracking for billing
Wekan: Content calendar & project management
Portainer: Docker control panel
Nginx Proxy Manager: Domain routing & SSL
Developed a robust, self-hosted monitoring and alerting service for PinoySeoul Media Enterprise. Proactively monitors critical services like Docker containers, SSL certificates, and daily backups, instantly notifying the team via Google Chat when issues arise.
• Python-based monitoring daemon running in Docker
• Docker API integration to check container health status
• SSL certificate expiration monitoring (30-day warnings)
• Automated backup verification system
• Google Chat webhook integration for real-time alerts
• Scheduled checks with configurable intervals
• Graceful error handling and retry logic
• Monitors Docker containers for running status
• SSL certificate expiration tracking and alerts
• Daily backup verification (checks if backups completed)
• Instant Google Chat notifications with detailed status
• Containerized deployment for easy management
• Designed for reliability and ease of use
Designed and developed mobile-first portfolio website applying web development principles from City College of San Francisco. Showcases technical projects while demonstrating modern frontend capabilities.
• Mobile-first responsive design with CSS Grid and Flexbox
• Semantic HTML5 for accessibility and SEO optimization
• Vanilla JavaScript for performance (no framework bloat)
• Smooth scrolling navigation and mobile menu
• Fast loading times optimized for global audience
• Deployed via GitHub Pages with custom domain
• Clean, professional aesthetic prioritizing readability
• Accessible design following WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines
• Content-first approach highlighting projects and skills
• Consistent visual hierarchy and spacing
• Optimized for both technical recruiters and developers
The Technical Builder with Cultural Context
I'm a web developer who combines formal technical training with hands-on production experience. My background in Mass Communication and Korean cultural studies gives me a unique perspective on user experience and global digital communication.
The Journey: Founded PinoySeoul.com in 2017 to serve the Filipino community in Korea. As the platform grew significantly, I recognized the need to deeply understand the technology powering it. This led me to formal education at City College of San Francisco and Bay Valley Tech, supplemented by intensive self-study through freeCodeCamp.
What I Bring: The rare combination of entrepreneurial thinking and technical execution. I understand both business requirements and technical constraints because I've lived both sides—founding a platform, serving real users, managing stakeholders, while also deploying servers, writing code, and debugging production issues at 2 AM.
Current Focus: Maintaining production infrastructure for PinoySeoul while actively seeking technical support opportunities where I can contribute technical skills, business thinking, and cultural awareness to innovative teams.
What Sets Me Apart: Most bootcamp graduates have tutorial projects. I have production systems serving a substantial user base. Most junior developers haven't managed infrastructure. I run 7 containerized applications. Most candidates bring code skills. I bring code skills plus proven ability to ship products and serve real users.
Looking For: Web developer and Technical Support positions where I can leverage both technical skills and entrepreneurial experience. Particularly interested in roles involving frontend development, DevOps, or full-stack work at startups or companies valuing self-starters who can own projects end-to-end.