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Hi, my name is

Rafael Hernandez.

Senior Full Stack Developer

I build booking platforms, file-processing systems, and document workflows for travel & hospitality startups — with React, Node.js, PostgreSQL, and AWS.

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  role: 'Senior Full Stack Developer',
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About

A bit about me

Engineer, team lead, and lifelong builder.

I'm a Full Stack Developer with 6 years of experience building web applications for travel and hospitality startups. I've worked extensively with file processing systems, document management platforms, and booking workflows using React, Node.js, PostgreSQL, and AWS. I thrive in small startup teams where fast iteration and direct collaboration drive results.

Across roles at GridTech Solutions, Horizon Digital Outsourcing, and Phoenix Tech Corp, I've shipped booking platforms, cloud-based document verification, and PDF/file-processing pipelines — and delivered storefronts and marketing sites on Shopify, Webflow, and WordPress for clients around the world.

These days I focus on backend APIs with Node.js and Express, PostgreSQL performance, and AWS-backed file storage — while mentoring junior developers and championing code reviews and engineering best practices. I work AI-first, using tools like Claude Code, ChatGPT, and GitHub Copilot to design, build, and ship faster every day.

Education

BS Computer Science

2016 — 2020

Far Eastern University of the Philippines

6+Years of experience
3Companies grown with
5Featured projects
20+Technologies in toolkit
Skills

Tools of the trade

The technologies I reach for to design, build, and operate software.

Languages

JavaScriptTypeScriptPHPPythonHTML5CSS3SQL

AI Tools

ClaudeChatGPTGitHub Copilot

Frameworks & Libraries

ReactNext.jsNode.jsExpress.jsVue.jsTailwind CSSBootstrapjQuery

Tools & Technologies

PostgreSQLMySQLMongoDBAWS (S3, Lambda, CloudFront)DockerGitREST APIsGraphQLWebpacknpmPostmanJest

CMS & E-commerce

WordPressShopifyWooCommerceElementorLiquidAdvanced Custom Fields

Areas of Expertise

Frontend DevelopmentBackend DevelopmentDatabase ManagementDevOps & DeploymentAPI IntegrationTesting & DebuggingSecurity Best PracticesSystem Design
Experience

Where I've made an impact

A decade of building, leading, and shipping in production.

  1. Mar 2024 — Jun 2026

    Senior Full Stack Developer

    ·GridTech Solutions Inc. Current

    Led development of booking platforms and file-processing systems for travel and customer-facing services.

    • Built and maintained booking platforms and file processing systems, including PDF generation, image optimization, and secure file upload functionality.
    • Developed backend APIs using Node.js and Express to support booking operations, travel itineraries, and customer-facing services.
    • Improved data processing performance for PostgreSQL-based applications handling large customer and booking datasets.
    • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions and enhance system reliability.
    • Mentored junior developers and participated in code reviews to promote engineering best practices.
    Node.jsExpressReactPostgreSQLAWS
  2. Jul 2021 — Mar 2024

    Full Stack Developer

    ·Horizon Digital Outsourcing

    Built cloud-based document verification and tourism/hospitality web solutions in an agile team.

    • Developed cloud-based document verification features utilizing AWS S3 for secure storage and content delivery.
    • Built and customized WordPress and WooCommerce solutions for hospitality and tourism clients.
    • Designed and integrated RESTful APIs to connect web applications with external services and business systems.
    • Implemented modern frontend features using React, improving usability and overall user experience.
    • Worked closely with designers and stakeholders in an agile environment to deliver business requirements efficiently.
    ReactAWS S3WordPressWooCommerceREST APIs
  3. Jun 2020 — Jul 2021

    Junior Full Stack Developer

    ·Phoenix Tech Corp.

    Developed booking and management platforms and customized WordPress sites for clients.

    • Developed responsive web interfaces using React and TypeScript for management and booking platforms.
    • Built and customized WordPress websites, including landing pages, contact forms, and content management features.
    • Assisted in implementing backend functionality such as booking systems, PDF generation, and email automation.
    • Participated in application testing, debugging, and deployment activities to ensure software quality.
    • Collaborated with team members in development workflows using Git and containerized environments.
    ReactTypeScriptWordPressGitDocker
Projects

Things I've built

A selection of side projects and open-source work I'm proud of.

EM5 (House of EM5)

Custom Liquid Shopify storefront

Featured

A custom Liquid Shopify theme built for speed and conversions — automated upsells, product bundles, smart search, and a streamlined checkout, backed by email/SMS marketing automation, abandoned-cart recovery, and SEO-friendly, lightweight code.

#Shopify #Liquid #eCommerce #SEO
Visit site

Jackie Smith

Premium fashion eCommerce on Shopify

Featured

A premium fashion eCommerce store built on Shopify with a modern luxury design, high-quality product imagery, and a mobile-first layout optimized for conversions — focused on handbags and accessories.

#Shopify #eCommerce #Fashion
Visit site

Smiler

Global photography booking platform

A global photography platform that connects travelers with professional photographers in top destinations — featuring a clean booking flow, location-based discovery, and a seamless scheduling experience.

#Webflow #Booking #UX
Visit site

Apura

Wellness & lifestyle brand site

A modern, responsive site for a wellness and lifestyle brand with smooth animations, dynamic CMS collections for scalable content, fast load times, and pixel-perfect alignment to Figma designs.

#Webflow #CMS #Figma
Visit site

Express Training

SIA licensing training website

A training website focused on SIA licensing, with clear course navigation, streamlined booking, and a clean, mobile-friendly design that highlights security training programs.

#WordPress #Booking
Visit site
Contact

Let's build something great together

I'm currently open to senior full-stack roles. Have a role, a project, or just a good idea? Send a message — I read every one.

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