Hello, I am Jaymar Raquepo, a seasoned full stack developer based in Manila, Philippines.
Throughout my extensive 14-year career in software development, I went through the different eras of web technology. Starting my professional journey in 2007 as a web designer, I engaged with the challenges and excitement of directly manipulating the Document Object Model (DOM) during the DHTML era. As technology progressed, I embraced the efficiency of cross-browser JavaScript through frameworks such as jQuery and Mootools. The introduction of Asynchronous JavaScript and XML (AJAX) during the "Web 2.0" era marked a pivotal time in how we approached updating page content. Subsequently, I witnessed and adapted to significant shifts brought about by modern JavaScript frameworks (such as React, Vue, Angular), the utilization of JavaScript on the backend through NodeJS, and the rise of NoSQL databases like MongoDB.
Originating as a web designer in 2007, my quest for versatility prompted a gradual transition to a more comprehensive developer role. I slowly honed my programming skills, ranging front-end development, PHP/MySQL, and eventually assuming a leadership role within the UI/front-end team. This team was responsible for delivering web applications to prominent companies in the US, UK, and Australia, including VeriFone, Synergex, Indue/Intuit, and YouTransactor. Eager to broaden my coding experience, I took on a part-time position as a Java developer, contributing to the development of utility classes for the company and assisting in the integration of third-party services.
Please check out my Quick Portfolio page to see more information about my recent projects.