Joe Palala

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

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

Lead Senior Developer

Myridius

November 2025 - Present

Makati

  • Using Java and Remix for an e-commerce app for Shopify sites
  • Worked on the initial design of an internal timesheet tool with AI and Python
  • As part of AI efforts, Using AI helped deploy a Java Springboot app for a school

Skills: Java, Python, Shopify

PHP/React Developer

EnablesGroup

Feb 2025 - August 2025

Ortigas

  • Used NextJS, PHP, and Symfony for an e-commerce solution for a customer loyalty and discounts app, building on the Shopify ecosystem.
  • Integrated with Tock booking, and linking leads to sales using Zoho Bigin

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

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My full resume is available upon request

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