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Hi, I’m Dearah Barsolasco

Full-Stack Developer & UI/UX Designer crafting beautiful digital experiences that are fast, accessible, and delightful to use.

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I turn complex problems into elegant, user-friendly solutions. When I’m not coding, you’ll find me exploring design trends or hiking mountain trails.

5+
Years Experience
40+
Projects Delivered
About Me

Building the web,
one pixel at a time.

I’m a Full-Stack Developer based in Manila, Philippines, with a passion for crafting seamless digital experiences. My journey in tech started five years ago, and since then I’ve worked with startups and enterprises across Southeast Asia and beyond.

I specialise in React and Node.js ecosystems, but I’m equally comfortable diving into UI/UX design sprints, database architecture, or DevOps pipelines. I believe great software is born at the intersection of clean code and thoughtful design.

When collaborating, I prioritise clear communication, agile iteration, and shipping work that genuinely moves the needle for users and businesses alike.

Skills & Expertise

What I bring to the table

A versatile toolkit built through years of real-world projects — from pixel-perfect frontends to scalable backend systems.

Frontend Development
Building fast, responsive, and accessible interfaces.
React / Next.js92%
CSS / Tailwind95%
ReactNext.jsTypeScriptTailwind
Backend Development
Scalable APIs and server architecture that power great apps.
Node.js / Express88%
PostgreSQL / MongoDB82%
Node.jsRESTGraphQLPostgreSQL
UI / UX Design
Designing intuitive experiences grounded in user research.
Figma / Prototyping90%
Design Systems85%
FigmaWireframingA/B Testing
DevOps & Cloud
Deploying, monitoring, and scaling production applications.
AWS / GCP78%
Docker / CI-CD80%
AWSDockerGitHub Actions
Projects

Things I’ve built

A selection of projects that showcase my range — from web apps and APIs to design systems and open-source tools.

ShopFlow — E-Commerce Platform
A full-stack e-commerce solution with real-time inventory, Stripe payments, and an analytics dashboard built for a local retailer scaling online.
Next.jsNode.jsStripePostgreSQL
🔗 Live Demo ⌨️ GitHub
DataPulse — Analytics Dashboard
Real-time data visualisation dashboard for SaaS metrics. Processes over 1M events/day with sub-100ms query response times via query optimisation.
ReactD3.jsRedisAWS
🔗 Live Demo ⌨️ GitHub
CollabBoard — Team Workspace
Real-time collaborative task management tool with Kanban boards, live cursors, inline comments, and deep Slack & GitHub integrations.
ReactWebSocketsNode.jsMongoDB
🔗 Live Demo ⌨️ GitHub
Experience

Where I’ve worked

A track record of delivering impactful products across agencies, startups, and enterprise teams.

Jan 2023 — Present
Senior Full-Stack Developer
TechForge Studios · Manila, PH
Led development of 3 client products from zero to launch. Managed a team of 4 developers, introduced TypeScript-first standards, and reduced deployment time by 60% via CI/CD pipelines.
Mar 2021 — Dec 2022
Frontend Engineer
NovaSoft Solutions · Remote
Built and maintained React component libraries used across 8 products. Collaborated with UX designers to improve core user flows, resulting in a 30% reduction in support tickets.
Jun 2019 — Feb 2021
Junior Web Developer
Pixel & Co. Agency · Quezon City, PH
Developed WordPress and custom HTML/CSS websites for 20+ clients. Gained experience in SEO, performance optimisation, and cross-browser compatibility.
Certifications

Credentials & Learning

Continuous learning is core to how I work. Here are some of the certifications I’ve earned along the way.

AWS Certified Solutions Architect
Amazon Web Services
2024
Meta Frontend Developer Professional
Meta / Coursera
2023
Google UX Design Certificate
Google / Coursera
2022
CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701)
CompTIA
2022
Docker Certified Associate
Docker, Inc.
2023
Professional Scrum Master I
Scrum.org
2021
Get In Touch

Let’s build something great

Whether you have a project in mind, want to collaborate, or just want to say hi — my inbox is always open.

✉️  dearahmbarsolasco@gmail.com