Jordan Hernandez
Software Engineer
Quezon City
Summary
Software Engineer building APIs and data-heavy web features that connect front-end systems with SQL Server, MongoDB, and ETL pipelines. Improves application speed by optimizing database queries and shaping reliable data flows for end users. Partners with cross-functional teams and applies AI prompt engineering to support modern application development.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Engineer
Placester Inc.
02.2022 - 08.2026
- Developed robust APIs to enhance application functionalities, facilitating smoother integration with front-end systems.
- Optimized database queries to enhance data retrieval performance, resulting in faster response times for end-users.
- Optimized database queries for improved data retrieval performance, leading to faster response times for end-users.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define software requirements and specifications, aligning with project goals.
- Developed efficient ETL processes for data integration and transformation.
- Managed data extraction, loading, and transformation using industry-standard tools.
- Developed prompts for AI-driven applications and tools to enhance user interaction and functionality.
Lead Developer
GMA New Media Inc
09.2013 - 04.2021
- Assessed progress and conducted code reviews, providing support to associate/analyst developers to improve implementation quality.
- Review and create technical specification and come up with tech stacks to be used
- Review and create task and effort estimates
- Coordinated teams across multiple projects to align objectives and enhance efficiency.
- Coordinated multiple project teams to align objectives and streamline collaboration.
Assistant Lead Developer
GMA New Media Inc
09.2017 - 04.2020
- Led team for GMA Network website (News, Entertainment, and Special Projects), ensuring timely delivery of high-quality features.
- Reviewed and created task and effort estimates to enhance project planning and optimize resource allocation.
- Developed, planned, and executed unit tests, system tests, and integration tests to ensure software reliability.
- Assessed progress and conducted code reviews for associate/analyst developers to uphold code quality and ensure adherence to best practices.
Analyst Developer
GMA New Media Inc
08.2013 - 09.2017
- Executed unit tests, system tests, and integration for GMA news and entertainment websites, ensuring optimal functionality and performance across front end and back end.
- Developed websites for GMA Network, including Election Microsite and CMS for editors, improving content management efficiency and user engagement.
- Estimated time and resources for project tasks to facilitate project planning and execution.
Web Developer and SEO Specialist
Magic Webs
04.2011 - 06.2013
- Developed static, dynamic, CMS-driven, and e-commerce websites (WordPress) for Singapore-based clients, improving online presence.
- Implemented search engine best practices in projects, optimizing onsite elements to increase visibility and user engagement.
- Developed responsive web applications using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Collaborated with designers to create user-friendly interfaces.
- Maintained and updated websites to ensure optimal performance and user experience.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Saint Louis University
Baguio CitySkills
Python programming
JavaScript development
Nodejs development
API development
AWS services
TypeScript
Docker
CI/CD pipelines
Technical specification writing
Code review standards
Task estimation
Cross-functional collaboration
Team coordination
System design
Microservices architecture
Database design
ETL processes
Prompt engineering
Personal Information
Title: Lead Software Engineer
Timeline
Software Engineer
Placester Inc.
02.2022 - 08.2026
Assistant Lead Developer
GMA New Media Inc
09.2017 - 04.2020
Lead Developer
GMA New Media Inc
09.2013 - 04.2021
Analyst Developer
GMA New Media Inc
08.2013 - 09.2017
Web Developer and SEO Specialist
Magic Webs
04.2011 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Saint Louis University