Hello, I'm Nica
I’m a Full Stack Developer who enjoys turning ideas into practical, user-focused products. With hands-on experience in cloud technologies, I build solutions that are reliable, efficient, and genuinely useful. I care about thoughtful design, clean execution, and solving real problems through code and collaboration.
Where I've worked
Experience
Roles and contributions across organizations, freelance work, and open source.
Cloud Engineer Intern
Confide Platform
Confide Platform is a cloud-based governance, risk, and compliance platform enabling secure enterprise reporting and workflow management.
- Developed and managed AWS-based microservice infrastructure for monitoring web applications
- Worked alongside senior developers on CI/CD pipeline operations and application deployments, improving release velocity and reliability
- Monitored system performance and resolved cloud infrastructure issues to ensure high availability and uptime
Software Developer Intern
Ingenuity Software
Ingenuity Software is a Davao-based software development company delivering web and enterprise solutions for local and international clients.
- Contributed to a production system used during a Davao golf tournament with 100+ participants while working alongside senior developers
- Resolved production issues and supported feature development, improving system stability and user experience
- Worked in an Agile development team with exposure to code reviews, QA processes, and deployment workflows
Deputy Director
SAMAHAN Systems Development
Leadership role focused on guiding student developers, strengthening team collaboration, and building digital systems that serve the university community of 5,000+ students.
- Mentored and supported student developers through project planning, delivery, and team coordination
- Led cross-functional teams and promoted collaborative, community-centered development practices
- Helped shape project direction and priorities to align with student needs and organizational goals
Frontend Developer
SAMAHAN Systems Development
Developed web platforms for student government services, events, and internal operations supporting 5,000+ students annually.
- Built responsive and accessible UIs for university-wide systems and major events
- Contributed to Newsfeed, Palaro, Duyog, and other internal platforms
- Collaborated with backend developers and designers to deliver production-ready features
Senior Web Developer
Atenews
Atenews is the official student publication of Ateneo de Davao University, producing digital news, journalism, and multimedia content.
- Led development and deployment of the Diwanag 2025 digital art folio end-to-end
- Implemented CI/CD workflows to improve deployment speed and reliability
- Led frontend architecture and development execution across projects
Proof of Work
Featured Projects
A selection of projects where I shipped real products, collaborated with teams, and turned ideas into reliable user-facing experiences.
Professional Development
Certifications
These certifications reflect the areas I keep developing and the standards I hold myself to in my work.
About Me
A Peek Into My Life
Discover more about who I am, what I’m passionate about, and what drives me.
My Toolbox
A curated selection of tools and technologies I use to build impactful projects.
Frontend & Design
Backend & Data
DevOps & Tooling
Beyond the Code
Drag to explore what keeps me going outside of work.
