~/kenjie

~/portfolio/about

The long version — who I am, what I value, and how I got here.

kenjie@portfolio: ~/about

$ cat about.txt

I'm Kenjie — a BSIT student and full-stack developer who treats software as a system, not just a collection of features.

I naturally gravitate toward the backend: business logic, database design, APIs, and workflows. I like figuring out how things should work before figuring out how to code them.

I'm comfortable across the stack, but my strongest contribution is often in the thinking behind the system — simplifying processes, connecting the pieces, and making sure the user flow actually makes sense.

I also have a strong eye for UX and product flow. I may not be the person designing every visual from scratch, but I'm usually the person asking: "Does this make sense to the user?"

I care about building practical systems that solve the actual problem without adding unnecessary complexity.

$ cat tools.conf

LaravelPHPMySQLPostgreSQLREST APIsReact.jsNext.jsJavaScript / TypeScriptJavaC#Tailwind CSSDockerGit / GitHub

$ cat values.txt

  • Business-first

    Understand the problem before building the solution.

  • Systems-minded

    Design the logic, structure, and flow before adding complexity.

  • User-flow-aware

    Build the whole stack, but evaluate the product from the user's perspective.

  • Practical by design

    Prefer simple, reliable solutions over unnecessary complexity.

$ ls ~/experience

— May 2027 (expected)

BS in Information Technology Bulacan State University — Main Campus

Studying software development, databases, and systems analysis. Expected to graduate May 2027.

2026

Capstone Lead — EaseCert BJMP Region III

Led and built a full-stack document issuance and appointment management system as capstone leader and primary developer.

2026

API Integration Lead — eSkolar eGovPH Hackathon

Integrated eGovSSO, eMessage, eGovAI and Face Liveness into a unified scholarship platform. Top 30 finalist.

2026

Marketing Plan Lead — DIWA IT Marketing Challenge

Crafted the positioning, strategy and pitch for a smart tourism concept. 4th place.