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Let's make Tech Easier and Accessible
Rafael Louie V. Miguel
Tech Leader & Mentor | Making Tech Engineering Accessible
A dedicated and results-driven tech professional, I am passionate about leveraging technology to build innovative solutions and empower the next generation of engineers. With a strong background in full-stack development and extensive experience in cloud computing, particularly with AWS and GCP, I specialize in architecting scalable and maintainable systems. My expertise spans a wide range of technologies, including Next.js, React, Python, and C#. I thrive in leadership roles, providing key technology consulting, mentoring teams, and spearheading development initiatives to create impactful platforms and tools.
Professional Experiences
My professional journey in technology, from software engineering to leadership roles
Software Engineer at Alerto PH By Wiredfield
Developed and enhanced the DOST-funded ALERTO PH platform, contributing to both the Admin Web Pro web app and the constituent Mobile application. Implemented new features and resolved bugs using Firebase, Next.js, and React Native.
Technology Consultant at Gina Experiences
Built a marketing and informational site showcasing Gina Experiences' offerings. Provided tech consulting, guiding architectural decisions, and implementing a serverless deployment using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and cost-optimized services. Helped build the infrastructure of their website using Next.js and AWS with SST (Serverless Stack).
Software Engineer and Consultant at Apayao Provincial Government
Developed the provincial government website and internal tools utilizing AngularJS, ASP.NET, AWS, and Docker. Provided key technology consulting, equipping IT employees with expertise in new technologies, including AWS Cloud Computing.
Freelance Full-Stack Developer, and Content Creator at Tutorials Dojo
Developed internal tools and automations using Python scripts, significantly improving operational efficiency. Authored impactful technical blog posts on AWS, and GCP topics for the Tutorials Dojo website. Co-Authored TechKubo by Tutorials Dojo, an educational platform for beginner programmers.
Innovations Team Co-Lead & Development Team Lead at AWS User Group Philippines
Co-orchestrated the AWS Innovations Cup 2024, a successful hackathon focused on AWS-powered solutions. Led the development team for the AWS Community Day Philippines 2024 website. Delivered a presentation on 'Rust and AWS: The Perfect Cloud Duo' at the event.
Full-Stack Developer at Dormi IO
Spearheaded migration from PHP to Next.js and Laravel 11, significantly improving application performance and maintainability. Optimized startup infrastructure by transferring cloud resources from Google Cloud Platform to AWS. Redesigned and modernized Dormi IO's overall system architecture, utilizing RDS, S3 Fargate, ECS, ECR, and Terraform.
Captain and Technology Director at Amazon Web Services Cloud Clubs PUP
Spearheaded development initiatives and technical training for Cloud Club members. Conducted comprehensive workshops on AWS cloud fundamentals and application deployment. Directed the creation of AWS-based internal tools to streamline Cloud Club operations. Managed content creation and hands-on sessions, significantly enhancing member skills. Designed and implemented curriculum integrating real-world AWS solutions, empowering over 1,100 members.
Technology Consultant at AWS Cloud Club Philippines
Collaborated with the Director of Technology to build AWS Cloud Club's projects and internal tools. Launched a content-heavy website to centralize AWS Cloud Clubs PH presence and outreach.
Marketing Administrator at AWS Cloud Club Philippines
Collaborated with the Director of Marketing to expand the AWS Cloud Club's reach, increasing membership to over 3000 across the Philippines. Assisted in creating and executing marketing campaigns to enhance club visibility and engagement.
Assistant Vice-President for Documentation and Backend Lead at PUP The Programmers' Guild
Directed the creation and quality management of all organizational documentation and publication materials. Coordinated and co-hosted key events, significantly boosting organizational engagement and visibility.
Projects
A showcase of my technical projects and contributions across various technologies
CodeQuest AI-Powered Programming Labs
Project Lead
An interactive, AI-powered platform for coding practice across Python, JavaScript, Java, and Go. Designed a multi-runtime backend using AWS Lambda Containers for secure, isolated code execution.
PlayCloud Linux Terminal Playground
Project Lead
A browser-accessible Linux shell environment for real-time terminal practice. Utilized Alpine Linux and Podman containers with a Go backend and React frontend, implementing ephemeral, secure container sessions and WebSocket-based terminal emulation.
Python Hands-On Labs
App Developer
Developed a Python hands-on labs utilizing Web Assembly for python execution in the browser.
AWS Cloud Club PUP Website
Captain and Technology Director
Designed and implemented a scalable, SEO-optimized website for AWS Cloud Club PUP using Next.js for dynamic SSR, deployed with S3 and CloudFront for global delivery. Established automated CI/CD via GitHub Actions.
Interactive Photo Booth Application
Captain and Technology Director
Developed an interactive photo booth application for event engagement. Engineered serverless image processing with AWS Lambda, S3 for storage, and CloudWatch for monitoring.
Centralized Website
Technology Consultant
Launched a content-heavy website to centralize AWS Cloud Clubs PH presence and outreach. Developed using AstroJS with a JAMstack approach.
Apayao Landing Page Website
Software Engineer and Consultant
Designed and launched the Apayao landing page website.
Apayao eServices Portal
Software Engineer and Consultant
Engineered the Apayao eServices Portal for application grants (scholarship, livelihood, etc.).
Dynamic Web Application
Backend Lead
Built a dynamic web application to support guild member engagement and information sharing. Led backend architecture using Python and the Serverless Framework.