Rafael Aquino
I’m a full-stack web developer with 6 years of experience building fast, accessible websites and web apps.
About me
I’m a full-stack web developer with 6 years of experience building fast, accessible websites and web apps. I work mostly with WordPress, PHP, JavaScript and React, and I’ve shipped projects for startups, schools and local businesses.
I write clean code, test on real phones, and explain technical choices in plain language.
Technical skills
- PHP and WordPress development
- JavaScript, React and TypeScript
- HTML, CSS and accessibility
- REST APIs and MySQL
- Website speed optimization
Software & tools
- VS Code
- Git and GitHub
- Docker
- Figma
- Laravel
- Node.js
Other skills
- Explaining tech to non-tech clients
- Project estimation
- Team mentoring
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Apr 2022 – Present
Senior Web Developer
Tambuli Digital Inc. · Cebu IT Park
- Lead development of 20+ client websites a year
- Cut average page load time from 4.2s to 1.3s
- Mentor 4 junior developers through code reviews
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Jul 2019 – Mar 2022
Web Developer
Isla Software Solutions · Mandaue City
- Built a school enrollment portal used by 5,000 students
- Created reusable WordPress blocks for the design team
- Set up automatic testing and deployment
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Jun 2018 – Jun 2019
Junior Front-End Developer
Sugbo Creatives · Cebu City
- Turned Figma designs into responsive HTML and CSS
- Fixed cross-browser bugs on 30 client sites
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2014 – 2018 · College / University
BS Computer Science
University of San Carlos · Cum Laude
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2012 – 2014 · Senior High School
Academic Track – STEM
Cebu City National Science High School · With High Honors
What I offer
Services
Pick what you need and let’s talk about it.
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Business websites
- Custom WordPress themes and plugins
- Mobile-friendly and fast to load
- Basic SEO and Google Analytics setup
From ₱35,000
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Web app development
- Booking systems, dashboards and portals
- React front-ends with PHP or Node back-ends
- User accounts and payments
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Website care plan
- Monthly updates and backups
- Speed and security checks
- Small content changes included
₱3,500/month
Portfolio
My work
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Lead developer
Online Enrollment Portal
An enrollment system that moved 5,000 students online in one semester.
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Full-stack developer
Resort Booking Website
A booking site that doubled direct bookings for a beach resort.
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Front-end developer
Inventory Dashboard for a Hardware Store
A simple dashboard that shows stock levels across 3 branches.
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Credentials
Certifications and trainings
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AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Amazon Web Services · 2023
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Meta Front-End Developer Certificate
Coursera · 2022
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Responsive Web Design
freeCodeCamp · 2019
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WordCamp Asia
WordPress Community · Taipei, Taiwan · March 2024
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Web Accessibility Workshop
DICT Region VII · Cebu City · 2023
Testimonial
People I have worked with
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Engr. Liza Fernandez
CTO, Tambuli Digital Inc.
Current manager
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Dr. Paolo Lim
Chair, Computer Science Department, University of San Carlos
Former professor
Contact details available upon request.
Contact
Let’s work together
Tell me what you need and I’ll reply as soon as I can.
- Emailrafael.aquino.dev@example.com
- Phone+63 927 555 0163
- LocationCebu City, Cebu