Joe Palala

About

I started my software development career building PHP-backed backend systems, creating efficient and scalable RESTful APIs with frameworks like CodeIgniter and Silex. This solid foundation taught me the importance of clean architecture and system performance.

As a full-stack developer, I also build dynamic and responsive user interfaces using frameworks like Vue and React. This allows me to understand and manage a project's entire lifecycle, from the database to the user's browser. I've also used PHP and the Laravel framework on past projects to create a variety of web solutions.

My work today centers on the power of the cloud. I have implemented solutions on AWS, using S3 for storage, SES for email, and API Gateway for managing microservices. For example, I developed a microservice that significantly optimized email delivery speed by orchestrating these AWS services.

During my studies at university, I used Java to develop a banking application as a school project. This project focused on building a secure and robust system, which strengthened my understanding of object-oriented programming and application security principles. Currently, I'm expanding my knowledge in the areas of Agentic AI and Machine Learning to add to my portfolio, with a focus on building and integrating intelligent systems using AWS.

I can be contacted through my Linkedin.com/in/JoePalala, thanks!

Professional Experience

Developer

EnablesGroup

Feb 2025 - August 2025

Ortigas

• Used NextJS, PHP, and Symfony for an e-commerce solution for a loyalty and discounts Shopify app.
• Integrated with several booking apps and Sales by iteratively developing prototypes or features

Skills: Javascript, React, PHP, GraphQL, Shopify, Wordpress

Software Engineer

Gappify

Feb 2023 - Feb 2025

Makati, Philippines

• Used React with Zod and Jotai library as well as TanStack Query, to update logic for the view for our Ul for our grid UI.
• Built Public API documentation and Integration API's using Fern, a documentation generator tool.
• Utilized Java, Laravel and PHP for our open API, which allowed customers to manage their data
• Used Java with Quarkus runtime to power our Amazon SES-powered email microservice

Skills: AWS, Javascript, React, PHP, Markdown, Java, OpenAPI, Microservices, Celigo, Snowflake

Mid Frontend Engineer

HeroTeams

Feb 2022 - Oct 2022

Remote

• Worked on the frontend React v16, with TanStack Query library, for our project for onboarding experiences and leaves
• Built with NestJS (a NodeJS framework) on the backend

Skills: Node.JS, React, HTML, CSS, NestJS, AWS SQS

UI Developer

Willis Towers Watson

May 2017 - Jan 2022

Taguig, Philippines

• Worked on the frontend using Angular for the Compensation Software team, ensuring our app is aligned with UX standards.
• Helped push for accessibility and standard style guides for our UX system.

Skills: Angular, HTML, CSS, jQuery, Javascript, Typescript

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