JacobHi! I'm Jacob👋

designing and building
web apps for
work

I am a software developer based in Cebu, Philippines specializing in developing web applications.

I've shipped things with these

•HTML
•CSS
•JavaScript
•TypeScript
•React
•Next.js
•Tailwind
•Bootstrap
•shadcn/ui
•Framer Motion
•PHP
•Laravel
•Python
•Node.js
•MySQL
•Supabase
•Sanity
•Git
•GitHub
•Figma
•Google Colab
•Claude
•Codex
•Vercel
•Netlify
•HTML
•CSS
•JavaScript
•TypeScript
•React
•Next.js
•Tailwind
•Bootstrap
•shadcn/ui
•Framer Motion
•PHP
•Laravel
•Python
•Node.js
•MySQL
•Supabase
•Sanity
•Git
•GitHub
•Figma
•Google Colab
•Claude
•Codex
•Vercel
•Netlify
•HTML
•CSS
•JavaScript
•TypeScript
•React
•Next.js
•Tailwind
•Bootstrap
•shadcn/ui
•Framer Motion
•PHP
•Laravel
•Python
•Node.js
•MySQL
•Supabase
•Sanity
•Git
•GitHub
•Figma
•Google Colab
•Claude
•Codex
•Vercel
•Netlify
•HTML
•CSS
•JavaScript
•TypeScript
•React
•Next.js
•Tailwind
•Bootstrap
•shadcn/ui
•Framer Motion
•PHP
•Laravel
•Python
•Node.js
•MySQL
•Supabase
•Sanity
•Git
•GitHub
•Figma
•Google Colab
•Claude
•Codex
•Vercel
•Netlify

Selected Projects

A few things I've built or contributed to, solo and with teams.

Tick

A gamified to-do app merging task management with game mechanics. Users earn points for completing tasks and redeem them for theme shop customization. Led the design and frontend development.

BootstrapPHPLaravelMySQL
Private repo

BloodPlus

A web app connecting blood donors with those in need, enabling swift life-saving exchanges. Coordinated compliance with blood bank requirements for donations and supply access. Led frontend development.

PHPLaravelMySQL
Private repo

GEMS

An attendance checker integrated with an employee roster — tracks workforce presence while serving as a comprehensive personnel management tool. Directed the frontend development process.

ReactJSBootstrapLaravelMySQL
Private repo

Depression Detection in Tweets

A machine learning pipeline for depression detection using Twitter and Kaggle data. Built CNN, RNN, and LSTM models combined into a stacking ensemble with XGBoost as the meta-learner.

PythonGoogle Colab
Private repo

TaskVenator

A dynamic gamified productivity app with a modernized frontend. Implemented new design, features, and functionalities on top of the existing system to improve UX and engagement.

ReactJSBootstrapLaravelMySQL
Private repo

React Cebu Website v2

Rebuilt the React Cebu community website as an open-source project. Modernized UI with improved navigation, responsiveness, and accessibility across all devices.

Next.jsTailwind
Private repo

The Journey

From internship to full-stack lead — every role a destination, every year a step forward. Spin the globe to explore, click a node to read the story.

WebriQ

Full Stack Developer

Feb 2025 - Present·Remote·Full-Time

Build and maintain web apps and business sites with a focus on usability, scalability, and performance. Integrate MCP servers and design workflows to speed up prototyping, and lead projects end-to-end while leveraging AI tools to boost efficiency.

Freelance

UI/UX Designer & Full Stack Developer

Oct 2024 - Feb 2025 (5 mos)·Remote·Contract

Designed user-centric interfaces and shipped a business management system for a printing company, plus sites for food-manufacturing and fintech clients. Built responsive, interactive modules and worked closely with clients to refine solutions from feedback.

UI/UX Designer

Oct 2024 - Nov 2024 (2 mos)·Remote·Contract

Designed a visually engaging digital keepsake documenting a client's memorable concert experience, collaborating closely to align the design with their needs.

Symph

Software Developer Intern

Oct 2022 - Jul 2023 (10 mos)·Remote·Internship

Implemented features for a web app connecting young athletes with educational opportunities by showcasing their talent. Collaborated with UX, developers, and the PM to scope project requirements.