Joe Palala

Full Stack Developer | React, NodeJS, Python, PHP and Generative AI expert

About

I am a Senior Fullstack Engineer with over 20 years of experience architecting and deploying robust, scalable systems. I specialize in developing end-to-end solutions leveraging Java (Quarkus), PHP (Laravel, Symfony), and JavaScript/TypeScript (Node.js, NestJS). On the frontend, I build high-performance interfaces using React and Next.js, creating everything from modern web applications to sophisticated PWA mobile solutions. My current focus involves integrating Generative AI into the SDLC to optimize development workflows, automate complex architectural patterns, and deliver cutting-edge, AI-powered technology.

Professional Experience

Lead Senior Developer

Myridius

November 2025 - Present

Makati

  • Developed a high-impact e-commerce application for Shopify as an extension using Java and React-Remix, enabling a major bank to extend its services on the Shopify platform.
  • Designed and implemented an internal timesheet tool leveraging Python and AI to automate fixing discrepancies.
  • Contributed to AI-driven initiatives by deploying a Java Spring Boot application for educational institutions, enhancing digital operations and workflow automation.

Skills: Java, Python, Shopify

Personal Projects

Pomodoro CLI

Created a Node-based cli for recording my pomodoros

Technologies: NodeJS, Bash, NPM, Markdown, Git

WarpCF

(Beta) Landing page for a WP plugin idea

Technologies: NextJS, Vercel, Laravel, MySQL

Query Analysis Tool

Code (Query) parsing token limiting tool

Technologies: Python, NodeJS

Skills

Programming Languages

  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • Python
  • PHP

Frontend

  • Vue.js
  • Next.js
  • React
  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • Sass
  • Tailwind CSS

Backend

  • Python
  • Quarkus
  • Express.js
  • Nest.js
  • PHP
  • Laravel

Databases

  • MongoDB
  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL
  • Redis

Cloud & DevOps

  • RESTful APIs
  • AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda)
  • Docker
  • CI/CD
  • Git
  • Cloudflare
  • Vercel

Tools

  • VS Code
  • Agile Scrum
  • Linux
  • Windows
  • Word
  • Excel
  • PHP Storm

Software Architecture

  • TDD
  • DDD
  • BFF
  • MVC
  • MVVM
  • SOLID

Education & Certifications

BS in Management Information Systems

Ateneo | Loyola Heights | -

  • Systems Design for Inventory Systems project
  • Worked on documentation for a webdev school for Project Management thesis