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What I Build & Where I’m Headed

August 27, 2025

What I Build

I build practical, school-focused systems—fast, reliable, and easy to maintain. I’m diving into React/JavaScript and have picked Next.js as my new frontend framework moving forward. While I don’t have shipped Next.js projects yet, most of my production work today runs on CodeIgniter 3 with Bootstrap, jQuery, Chart.js, and MySQL. I also use Microsoft Visual Studio for legacy and Windows application systems.

Where I’m focusing now

  • Canvas and iClass Integration
  • Leveling up in React/JS with Next.js as my chosen framework
  • Planning migration paths from legacy UIs to a modern Next.js stack
  • Keeping current systems stable while introducing incremental improvements

Projects

WEBDOSE — School Information System (SIS)

  • Stewarded SIS for Higher Education, Graduate Studies, and School of Medicine.
  • Maintained the majority of school web systems over the years and now manage new experimental systems to help offices and stakeholders.

Canvas LMS Integration — SIS Importation Tool

  • Built an export tool that extracts vital SIS data to CSV for Canvas upload, streamlining course/user provisioning.

Queuing System (Cashier)

  • Implemented a queuing workflow tailored for cashier operations for smoother front-desk handling, reporting and advertisement.

Property Management w/ Inventory

  • Developed an end-to-end workflow for the Property Management Office, including inventory tracking aligned to their process.

RFID Attendance + Turnstile Integration

  • Delivered an RFID-based Attendance Management System integrated with turnstiles, designed for reliable, fast access control.

Legacy Systems Maintenance

  • Kept DOSE, biometrics attendance, and the RFID turnstile system running smoothly with fixes and enhancements.

WEBDIARIS (K–12 SIS) — Early Development

  • Contributed to early development for the Basic Education Department (BED) SIS.

Clients & stakeholders

Registrar, Admissions, Program Chairs/Deans, and Students—the day-to-day users I build for and support.

How I approach builds

  1. Start with objectives: understand what the office / client needs to accomplish.
  2. Trace the data: check if the required data already exists in current workflows.
  3. Leverage the platform: if the need fits within our system, integrate it cleanly.
  4. Create what’s missing: if not available, I build it—within the deadline—so the team can move forward.

Tech I use today

  • Backend/Web: CodeIgniter 3 (PHP), MySQL
  • Frontend/UI: Bootstrap, jQuery, Chart.js
  • Modern Frontend (learning): React/JavaScript, Next.js
  • Desktop/Legacy: Microsoft Visual Studio (Windows apps)

Latest

  • Actively studying React/JS and standardizing on Next.js for future projects.
  • Managing experimental systems aimed at reducing office workload and improving stakeholder visibility.
  • Continuing to maintain WEBDOSE and related school systems while planning gradual modernization.