Full Stack Developer

Hello I'm
Vincent B. Pacaña

Full-stack developer based in Cebu City focused on building real systems that solve real business problems, from user-facing applications to backend and cloud infrastructure.

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Years of experience
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Short Profile

Short profile

Full-stack developer based in Cebu City building practical, production-ready systems that solve real business problems, from user-facing applications to backend and cloud infrastructure.

Collaboration

English and Filipino. Comfortable working with distributed and cross-functional teams.

Core stack

Next.jsReactNode.jsSpring BootPython (FastAPI, Django, Flask)PostgreSQLStripe

What I do

I design and build end-to-end applications, from system logic and APIs to deployment and maintenance.

Let's work together.

Status

Currently completing my degree while working on freelance and client-based projects.

In progress

A small selection of recent projects

What I Build & How I Work

I design, build, and deploy production systems across frontend, backend, and cloud. I focus on reliability, scalability, and turning requirements into working software.

4 person team delivery
Stripe payments shipped
80% bulk data import completed

Full Stack Product Engineering

End to end ownership of real production systems.

  • Built and shipped full stack apps using React, Spring Boot, Django, and PostgreSQL
  • Converted client requirements into technical implementation plans
  • Owned backend APIs, frontend flows, data models, and deployments
  • Delivered monetized features like Stripe payments and affiliate workflows

Frontend Engineering

Responsive interfaces that stay maintainable.

  • Built component driven UIs with clean structure and reusable patterns
  • Focused on performance, UX consistency, and predictable state handling
  • Aligned frontend data flows with backend API contracts
  • Shipped production UI, not just mockups
Next.jsReactTypeScriptTailwind CSSViteClient RoutingNPM

Backend & API Systems

Scalable server side systems with clean boundaries.

  • Designed and built REST APIs with Spring Boot, Django, and FastAPI
  • Modeled relational schemas and optimized queries for real use
  • Implemented authentication using JWT and OAuth style flows
  • Integrated external services and async workflows when needed
Node.jsJavaScriptJavaPythonSpring BootDjangoFastAPIPostgreSQLMySQLJWTPIP

Cloud & Deployment

Shipping is part of the job.

  • Deployed apps on AWS and Google Cloud with practical cost awareness
  • Managed Linux servers, DNS, SSL, and basic ops workflows
  • Set up CI CD pipelines using GitHub Actions
  • Designed cloud storage workflows for documents and media
AWSGCPLinuxGitHub ActionsCloud StorageDNSSSLDocker

Security Aware Development

Built with OWASP basics in mind.

  • Applied OWASP Top 10 awareness to API and auth decisions
  • Hands on testing experience using Burp Suite
  • Hardened common risks like auth mistakes and unsafe inputs
  • Practical security mindset without overclaiming expertise
OWASP Top 10Burp SuiteJWTWeb Security

Team Leadership & Ownership

Strong collaboration in small fast teams.

  • Led or co led small teams across full stack delivery
  • Proactive in unblocking teammates and mentoring when needed
  • Comfortable taking ownership of unclear problems
  • Clear goals and fast-paced execution with shared responsibility
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Education

Cebu Institute of Technology - University

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

2022 - Present

Cebu Doctors University

Senior High School - With Honors

2019 - 2021

Cebu Normal University

Junior High School - With Honors

2015 - 2019

My Journey

Dec

04, 2025

AWS Academy Graduate - Cloud Architecting preview

AWS Academy Graduate - Cloud Architecting

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Earned the AWS Academy Graduate - Cloud Architecting training badge.

Nov

30, 2025

Capstone Top 11 Finalist - PitchPerfect 2025 preview

Capstone Top 11 Finalist - PitchPerfect 2025

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Qualified for LaunchLab Pre-Acceleration Program in Cebu Institute of Technology - University.

Sep

25, 2025

Champion - Proweaver Promptquest Hackathon 2025 preview

Champion - Proweaver Promptquest Hackathon 2025

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Reimagining Play: Powering the Future. Proweaver's PromptQuest showcases Cebuano talent in tech.

Sep

23, 2025

AWS Academy Graduate - Cloud Foundations preview

AWS Academy Graduate - Cloud Foundations

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Earned the AWS Academy Graduate - Cloud Foundations training badge.

2023

Started Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Started my journey in the world of technology at Cebu Institute of Technology - University

Let's Work Together

Have a project in mind or just want to say hi? I'm always open to discussing new opportunities and ideas.

Location

Cebu City, Philippines

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