Alvin P. Chua
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Portfolio
- all
- magento
- web development
- wordpress
- html
Experience
Software Developer
Oakwood Software Insurance Solutions (An AMWINS Company)
As a Software Developer at Oakwood Software, I design and develop web applications for a comprehensive auto insurance management system using PHP, MYSQL, HTML, CSS & JavaScript/jQuery in an MVC/OOP platform. I am responsible for development, implementation, and maintenance of member's portal for multi-client websites that allow members (Agents & Insureds) to update and view policy information and other data.
Software Configuration Management Engineer
ASSET InterTech, Inc.
At Asset InterTech, I solely managed the Software Configuration Management Department with providing daily builds, worked closely with our Project Manager and supported our team of Software Developers in deployment of software releases.
Software Configuration Management Engineer
InterVoice, Inc.
As a Software Configuration Management Engineer at Intervoice, Inc, I developed and implemented CM procedures, automated build processes and was responsible for software builds, change, release management and version control of software releases.
Founder / Web Development Manager
Higante Works, Ltd. Co.
While struggling to find high-paying clients with my freelance work (and seeing my clients with success from my work!), I decided that my best option would be to start my own online business. This is where I got started with Magento. I learned myself to build my first Magento website from online resources, documentations, and from the Magento forum itself. Without prior experience with Magento, it was a difficult and exhausting task but it was my only choice since I did not have any budget to hire a programmer. My first Magento website ended up generating enough sales that allowed us to acquire several wholesale customers (and saved me from becoming homeless!) and eventually brought me a full-time job as a Software Developer. This is the reason why I have a strong passion for Magento.
Full-Stack Web Developer / E-Commerce Consultant
Freelance Work
After closing down my online rental website, I decided to do some freelance work, helping small businesses with their website from the newly-acquired skills that I had learned from managing an online business. I offered my services like basic website designs, Search Engine Optimization, internet marketing and advertising, including consultations, and other services. Eventually, this is where I learned about WordPress and got my first exposure with Magento.
Founder
Megastar Home Entertainment (FilipinoMovieRentals.com)
Founded a Netflix-type DVD rental website that generated revenues of over $500,000 with a start-up capital of only $1,500. This is where I got started with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and eventually with PHP and MySQL. I also learned internet marketing skills like SEO and search engine advertising like Google Adwords (and Adsense!) for generating traffic to our website. I also oversaw and managed the whole website using techniques that lead site visitors to sign up for our service.
Skills
PHP
MYSQL
HTML
CSS
Bootstrap
Tailwind
JAVASCRIPT
JQUERY
MAGENTO 1 & 2
LARAVEL
MVC / OOP PROGRAMMING
VUE
JSON
XML
WEB SERVICES & API (REST/SOAP/API)
SERVER MANAGEMENT & HOSTING CONFIGURATIONS
NETBEANS
VISUAL STUDIO CODE
DBEAVER
TORTOISE SVN
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP
ADOBE XD
ADOBE PREMIERE PRO
ADOBE LIGHTROOM
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - University of San Jose-Recoletos
1990