Derem Joshua Rivera — "DJ"

Full-stackdeveloper &system builder.

I bring ideas to life through thoughtful design and seamless development — crafting responsive, user-centered applications across the front-end and back-end.

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TypeScriptREST APIsCI/CDResponsive
LaravelVueReactNext.jsNodeMongoDBMySQLAWSTailwindExpressGitPHPLaravelVueReactNext.jsNodeMongoDBMySQLAWSTailwindExpressGitPHP
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02 — SELECTED WORK

The build log.

01 / 03
01
2024
TRAVEL BOOKING PLATFORM

Tiket Lakwatsero

A travel & ticket booking platform — search routes, pick seats, and pay online.

LaravelVueMySQLTailwind
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02
2023
E-COMMERCE

eCommerce Platform

A complete storefront with cart, checkout, and an admin back office.

LaravelVueMySQL
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03
2024
CMS · THIS SITE

Portfolio CMS

The authenticated admin & REST API that powers this very portfolio.

Next.jsNodeExpressMongoDB
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DRAG · SWIPE · ← →
Derem Joshua Rivera
THE PERSON BEHIND THE WORK
est. engineering → web
01 — ABOUT

Engineering background.
Builder's instinct.

I’m Derem Joshua Rivera, a Full Stack Web Developer who transforms ideas into engaging digital solutions. With roots in engineering and a strong drive to innovate, I transitioned into web development to merge my technical expertise with a passion for building creative, user-centered experiences.

I specialize in building intuitive, responsive applications that serve both users and business goals. From designing seamless front-end interfaces with Vue.js to developing powerful back-end systems using Laravel, I thrive in every stage of the development process.

FOCUS
Full-stack web
STACK
MERN · Laravel/Vue · Next.js · Inertia
BASED
Philippines · Remote
03 — THE STACK

Tools of the trade.

The technologies I reach for across the stack — chosen for fit, not fashion, and used in production.

MERN STACK
MongoDB
Document database
Express
Node web framework
React
UI library
Node.js
JS runtime
LARAVEL + VUE
Laravel
PHP framework
Vue.js
SPA framework
PHP
Server language
MySQL
Relational database
NEXT.JS
Next.js
React framework
React
UI library
TypeScript
Typed JavaScript
Tailwind
Utility CSS
INERTIA.JS
In
Inertia.js
The modern monolith
Laravel
PHP backend
Vue.js
SPA frontend
04 — HOW I SHIP

From idea to shipped.

A professional build pipeline — transparent and iterative. You stay in the loop from the first call to the final deploy, with working software at every step.

STEP 01 / 05Discover & scope
01PROCESSING
DAY 1–3

Discover & scope

A kickoff call to lock goals, scope and constraints — written down and agreed before any code.

Proposal, scope doc & timeline
02QUEUED
WEEK 1

Design the system

Wireframes, then high-fidelity UI on a shared design system. We align on look and flow first.

Wireframes + UI on a shared system
03QUEUED
WEEKS 2–6

Build in increments

Front-end and back-end shipped in small, tested slices. You see working software every few days.

Working app, updated each sprint
04QUEUED
LAUNCH

Ship to production

Deploy through CI/CD with domain, SSL and monitoring. Fast, stable and observable from day one.

Live site on your domain
05QUEUED
ONGOING

Support & iterate

Handover docs, training and ongoing iteration. I stay on until it runs itself — then keep improving it.

Docs, training & a support window
~/dj/ship.logrunning
→ scoping goals & requirements
→ designing UI on a shared system
→ building features in tested slices
✓ deployed to production via CI/CD
✓ handover, docs & ongoing support
05 — RÉSUMÉ

The full record.

Derem Joshua Rivera

FULL STACK DEVELOPER · LICENSED CIVIL ENGINEER
Quezon City, Philippines
+63 933 851 8806
djrrivera25@gmail.com
djrrivera.dev

Full Stack Developer delivering scalable, user-focused web applications. Combines the precision of a Licensed Civil Engineer with modern development across Vue, React, Next.js, Node, Express and Laravel — taking projects from concept to deployment with clean, maintainable code.

EXPERIENCE

Web Developer

SEP 2025 — PRESENT
VA4U — Tools Australia
Designed and built a full-stack eCommerce rewards & giveaway platform in 2 months, including a complete admin dashboard for analytics, user and product management.
Integrated Stripe (payments), Meta CAPI & Marketing API (tracking), SendGrid & Klaviyo (email automation), and Hotjar (behavior insights).
Scaled the platform to 20,000+ users — 50 daily conversions and AUD 3,000–5,000 in daily revenue.
Improved SEO performance, increasing organic traffic and user acquisition.

Full Stack Developer

MAR 2025 — PRESENT
Self-Employed — Freelance
Delivered 3 complete full-stack applications plus 1 long-term maintenance project — 100% client satisfaction.
Migrated a Vue.js application to React.js, improving maintainability and feature velocity.
Converted a WordPress site to Inertia.js, and turned Figma UI/UX into production code.

Project Engineer

AUG 2023 — APR 2025
Urban Development Corporation
Managed ₱50–60M budgets and cross-functional teams, delivering 3 large-scale builds 100% on schedule.
Led end-to-end execution from blueprint to delivery — discipline now applied to software lifecycles.
Streamlined workflows, accelerating timelines by 15%.
EDUCATION

Full Stack Web Development

APR — JUN 2025
Zuitt Coding Bootcamp

BS Civil Engineering

2018 — 2022
Technological Institute of the Philippines — QC
CORE COMPETENCIES
Frontend
HTML5CSS3TailwindBootstrapReactVueNext.jsFigma
Backend
JavaScriptTypeScriptNode.jsExpressPHPLaravelREST APIsMongoDBMySQL
Cloud & Deploy
AWSGCPVercelRender
Tooling
GitGitHubGitLabPostmanTrelloAgile / Scrum
Integrations
StripeMeta CAPIMeta MarketingKlaviyoSendGridHotjar
CERTIFICATES & ELIGIBILITY
Full Stack Web Development
Zuitt Coding Bootcamp
Obtained Jun 2025
Licensed Civil Engineer
Professional Regulatory Commission
License 0197105 · Jun 2023 · 82.3%
SELECTED FREELANCE & PERSONAL PROJECTS
maximum88.com

WordPress → Inertia.js + React conversion. Migrated every frontend component across the public pages and the admin pages.

Inertia.jsReact
gym-workout-tracker-roan.vercel.app

Personal app to track gym progress and macros, with social selfie sharing.

Next.jsVercelNeonDrizzle
ian-yana-habambuhay-ang-pelikula.vercel.app

Wedding site designed to the client's theme, with RSVP gated to the guest list.

Next.jsVercelNeonDrizzle
wedding-one-pi-78.vercel.app

My sister's wedding site, themed to the client, with RSVP gated to the guest list.

Next.jsVercelMongoDB
architectural-firm-weave-cp.vercel.app

Marketing site with employee login and a self-service CMS so staff can relayout and update content without a developer.

Next.jsVercelMongoDB
natyshandicraft-app.vercel.app

Philippine eCommerce for a growing Dapitan Arcade business — item recording, stocking, and inventory.

Next.jsVercelMongoDB
AVAILABLE FOR NEW PROJECTS
06 — CONTACT

Let’s build
something good.

Have a project in mind, a question, or just want to connect? I read every message and reply within a day.

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