Jacob Balane

Full Stack Developer · Cebu, Philippines · Remote-friendly

Full stack developer based in Cebu, Philippines, currently building and maintaining production web applications at WebriQ. Computer Science graduate of the University of San Carlos and a Department of Science and Technology scholar. Works mostly in Next.js, TypeScript and React on the front end and Laravel, PHP and Node.js on the back end, with a UI/UX design background in Figma, and has shipped work end-to-end since 2022 — scoping with clients and product managers, designing the interface, building it, and owning performance, accessibility and the edge cases after launch.

Currently open to full stack and frontend engineering roles.

Experience

  1. Full Stack Developer — WebriQ

    · Full-time · Remote

    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.

    Stack: Sanity, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, shadcn/ui, Supabase, MCP, v0, Claude Code, Cline

  2. UI/UX Designer & Full Stack Developer — Freelance

    · Contract · Remote

    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.

    Stack: Figma, Next.js, TypeScript, Node.js, Prisma, Supabase

  3. UI/UX Designer — Freelance

    · Contract · Remote

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

    Stack: Figma

  4. Software Developer Intern — Symph

    · Internship · Remote

    Implemented features for a web app connecting young women and men with educational opportunities by showcasing their athletic talent. Collaborated with UX, developers, and the project manager to determine project requirements.

    Stack: Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Firebase

Skills

Programming languages
C, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, PHP
Frontend
React, Next.js, HTML5, CSS3, Sass, Tailwind CSS, shadcn/ui, Bootstrap, Framer Motion
Backend & APIs
Node.js, Laravel, REST APIs
Databases & content
MySQL, Supabase, Prisma, Sanity, Firebase
Tooling & platforms
Git, GitHub, Vercel, Netlify, Figma, Google Colab
AI-assisted development
Claude Code, Cline, Codex, v0, MCP servers
Practices
Web performance, Web accessibility, Responsive design, UI/UX design, End-to-end project ownership
Stated proficiency
C (advanced), JavaScript (advanced), Python (intermediate), Java (intermediate)

Education

  • University of San Carlos — Talamban Campus

    Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

    Department of Science and Technology (DOST) scholar

  • Tagbilaran City Science High School

    Junior High School and Senior High School

    Information and Communication Technology (ICT) strand

Selected projects

  • Tick

    Bootstrap · PHP · Laravel · MySQL

    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.

  • BloodPlus

    Laravel · MySQL

    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.

  • GEMS

    ReactJS · Bootstrap · Laravel · MySQL

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

  • Depression Detection in Tweets Using Ensemble Neural Networks

    Python · Google Colab

    A machine learning pipeline for depression detection using Twitter and Kaggle data. Built individual models with Convolutional Neural Network (CNN), Recurrent Neural Network (RNN), and Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) algorithms, and combined their predictions into a stacking ensemble model using XGBoost as the meta-learner.

  • TaskVenator

    ReactJS · Bootstrap · Laravel · MySQL

    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.

  • Personal Portfolio Website

    TypeScript · Tailwind CSS · Next.js

    Designed and developed a personal portfolio website to showcase skills, projects, and experience as a software developer. Focused on a clean, responsive design that highlights expertise in web application development.

  • React Cebu Website v2

    Next.js · Tailwind CSS · REST API

    Rebuilt the React Cebu community website using Next.js as an open-source project to enhance performance, scalability, and user experience. Implemented a modernized UI with improved navigation and responsiveness, ensuring accessibility across all devices.