Available for remote and hybrid engagements

Geraro Ballester Jr.

Software engineer crafting cloud-native products and AI-driven experiences. I thrive in multidisciplinary teams where design, infrastructure, and user outcomes converge.

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Cloud ArchitectureFull-Stack DevelopmentAI IntegrationsDeveloper Experience

About

I am a hands-on engineer with a passion for translating ambitious concepts into reliable software. My journey spans cloud-native web platforms, AI-enhanced products, and mobile experiences. Whether I am defining architecture, refining UX, or sharpening delivery pipelines, I bring curiosity, structured thinking, and relentless follow-through.

Based in Naga City, Philippines, I collaborate across time zones and thrive in teams that value craftsmanship, transparency, and measurable outcomes.

Toolset

AWSNext.jsPythonTypeScriptReactTailwindFlutterDjangoLangChainMySQL

Always experimenting with new frameworks and AI tooling to deliver business value faster.

Experience

Impact-focused roles that blend product intuition with technical rigor.

Software Engineer

Cloud Ready Technologies Corp. · Jun 2024 — Present

AWSNext.jsPython
  • Design and operate automated AWS infrastructure that keeps deployments resilient and observable.
  • Ship end-to-end features across Next.js frontends and Python-powered AWS Lambda services.
  • Infuse platforms with generative AI capabilities through tailored AWS Bedrock integrations.
  • Rebuilt a mission-critical MCP chatbot, shrinking thousands of fragile lines into a lean, maintainable codebase in five days.
  • Improve cross-browser extensions with focused performance and compatibility enhancements.

Mobile Developer

Extreme Life Alliance · Feb 2021 — Aug 2021

FlutterLaravelMySQL
  • Delivered polished Flutter applications for iOS and Android with a strong focus on user experience.
  • Partnered with designers and product teams in agile sprints to iterate quickly on features.
  • Raised code quality by writing tests and leading code review discussions.

Web Developer (Intern)

Biggs, Inc. · Feb 2024 — May 2024

PHPCSSJavaScriptMySQL
  • Implemented a role-aware shopping cart that streamlined purchasing workflows for internal teams.
  • Worked across PHP, CSS, JavaScript, and MySQL to deliver production-ready updates.

Selected Work

Spotlighting personal initiatives that explore new interfaces and workflows.

Aide

Visit

Conversational productivity assistant that manages notes and calendar events over chat, powered by Groq LLM and LangChain.

Groq LLMDjangoDRFLangChainNext.js

Education

Foundations in computer science paired with practical industry experience.

Naga College Foundation, Inc.

B.S. Computer Science · Jun 2018 — Jun 2024

Coursework emphasized software engineering, algorithms, and product design, supported by internships that translated academic theory into practical solutions.

Let's talk

Reach out for opportunities, collaborations, or to swap ideas about building resilient digital products.

Emailgerardoaballesterjr@gmail.com
Phone+63 927 411 0446
LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/gerardoaballesterjr
GitHubgithub.com/gerardoaballesterjr
LocationNaga City, Camarines Sur, Philippines