Christian R.
Senior Software Engineer
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Christian R. is a seasoned Senior Software Engineer and Full-Stack Developer with over a decade of experience in designing and developing robust applications across the FinTech, eCommerce, and SaaS sectors. Based in Cebu, Philippines, Christian is preparing to relocate to Bukidnon as he seeks a fully remote role that allows him to contribute to high-impact system development. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated expertise in building scalable and maintainable architectures using multiple stacks, including PHP/Laravel, NodeJS, React, and Vue. His projects, such as a FinTech remittance platform and a CBD eCommerce store, have had significant impacts, like reducing transaction times by 40% and achieving a 90% conversion rate from samples to purchases. Christian's experience at 8x8 Inc. illustrates his capability to lead development initiatives that enhance message delivery and analytics for enterprise clients. His approach combines full-stack ownership with the flexibility to work both collaboratively and autonomously in distributed teams.
Experience
Senior Software Engineer
8x8 Inc. · 2022 — PresentLead development of initiatives in the Communications Platform to enable businesses to send and manage campaigns via SMS, WhatsApp, Viber, and Voice. Focused on scalability, message delivery reliability, and real-time analytics for enterprise users. Engaged in full-stack ownership from architecture design to production deployment within a distributed engineering team, advocating for code maintainability and assessing new product development.Independent Project
Sustainable Farm · 2022 — 2022Managed operations for a personal agricultural project emphasizing sustainability. Oversaw hiring and supervision of local workers while identifying opportunities for automation and technical solutions to enhance a farm-to-table model, developing skills in leadership and strategic thinking relevant to software engineering.Software Developer
GOGO IT Lab · 2020 — 2022Collaborated on eCommerce and CRM platforms targeting Japan’s retail sector, focusing on the rollout of new features and performance optimization. Worked in conjunction with quality assurance teams to secure reliable deployment and system stability for large-scale user operations.Senior Web Development Engineer
FierceCom Incorporated · 2019 — 2021Led the development of a CBD eCommerce platform that facilitated customer orders of free product samples. Created streamlined checkout and fulfillment processes, attaining a high conversion rate from sample orders to paid purchases. Designed and maintained secure payment and loyalty systems, providing full ownership from architecture design to production support while working with a distributed team.Full-Stack Developer
IdeaRobin Inc. · 2018 — 2019Contributed to the development of a FinTech platform enabling overseas workers in Singapore to perform low-cost remittances, mobile load purchases, pay bills, and earn rewards. Managed end-to-end implementation to ensure reliability and transaction flow, enhancing user trust for a product that became a significant enabler of financial access for Filipino workers.UI/UX Intern -> Software Development Engineer
NCR Corporation · 2015 — 2018Commenced as a UI/UX Intern and transitioned to a Software Development Engineer through initiative and strong performance. Contributed to internal tools and client-facing systems, including projects utilized in Japan’s retail market, focusing on reliability and clean architecture.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Certificate in Computer TechnologyUniversity of San Carlos – Talamban Campus