About Me

My name is John Lester Dela Cruz, Nice to meet you!

I'm a Software Developer and Network Operations Specialist passionate about building innovative solutions.

📍 Location: Remote | Cavite, Philippines

🎓 Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering

🎯 Focus: Full-stack development & Networks

🚀 Currently: Jr. Developer (Laravel/React)

🌐 Language: Filipino (Native), English (Advance), & Japanese (Learning)

I bridge the gap between development and operations, crafting seamless digital experiences with modern web technologies. Always excited to collaborate on innovative projects and connect with fellow developers.

👨‍💻 Skills & Technologies

💻

Frontend

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

TypeScript

React

Tailwind CSS

Mantine UI

Material UI

⚙️

Backend

Node.js

PHP

Python

Flask

🚀

Frameworks

Laravel

Next.js

🗄️

Database

MySQL

PostgreSQL

🔀

Version Control

Git

GitHub

GitLab

🛠️

Dev Tools

VS Code

Postman

Figma

MySQL Workbench

🌍

Environment

Docker

WSL2

XAMPP

Windows 11

🌐

Networks & System

Cisco IOS

Packet Tracer

Wireshark

Nmap

Linux

Bash

Windows

PowerShell

Fiber Optics

Ethernet

Wireless Network

IP Subnetting

iMaster NCE

🗣️

Languages

Filipino (Native)

English (Advanced)

Japanese (Learning)

📊

Productivity

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Appscript

Autocad

Canva

MIT App Inventor

💼 Work Experience

2025 - Present

2024 - 2025

Jr. Software Engineer

Coredev Inc.

Full-time | Remote Hybrid

Cebu based | Imus, Cavite, Philippines

Develop and maintain software applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features. Troubleshoot and debug applications, ensuring optimal performance and user experience.

Key Achievements:

Regular Employee
Completed a project application
Handled 4 Legacy and 5 Modern Systems
Successfully migrated one legacy system to modern framework
Handled security vulnerabilities and implemented best practices

Technologies:

MySQL Workbench

Postman

Docker

XAMPP

Visual Studio Code

Gitlab

Asana

Google Spreadsheet

Viber

Microsoft Teams

Skills:

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

Tailwind CSS

PHP

Laravel

React

Node.js

MySQL

Git

Linux

Windows

🎓Education

College

Technological University of the Philippines, Cavite

📅 2020 - 2024

BET - Computer Engineering TechnologyRelevant coursework: Networks, Software Development, and Hardware Systems

Graduated as Cum laude

Senior High School

My Messiah School of Cavite

📅 2018 - 2020

STEM Track

Graduated with high honors

Junior High School

General Mariano Alvarez Technical High School

📅 2014 - 2018

Academic excellence

Graduated with honors

Elementary

Family Village Resources Elementary School

📅 2008 - 2014

Foundation years

Graduate with honors

🏆 Certificates & Achievements

PDF Certificate

Web Development

React Foundations for Next.js

Vercel

React

Next.js

PDF Certificate

Web Development

Next.js Pages Router Fundamentals

Vercel

React

Next.js

Pages Router

PDF Certificate

Web Development

Next.js App Router Fundamentals

Vercel

React

Next.js

App Router

PDF Certificate

Web Development

JavaScript Essentials 1

Cisco Networking Academy

JavaScript

Programming Basics

PDF Certificate

Hardware & Systems

Computer Hardware Basics

Cisco Networking Academy

Computer Hardware

Basic Troubleshooting

PDF Certificate

Hardware & Systems

Operating Systems Basics

Cisco Networking Academy

Operating Systems

Basic Troubleshooting

Linux

PDF Certificate

Hardware & Systems

NDG Linux Unhatched

Cisco Networking Academy

Operating Systems

Basic Troubleshooting

Linux

PDF Certificate

Networks

Networking Basics

Cisco Networking Academy

IPv4 Addresses

Network Media

Application Layer Services

PDF Certificate

Networks

Networking Devices and Initial Configuration

Cisco Networking Academy

Cisco

IOS

DHCP

+10

PDF Certificate

Networks

Network Addressing and Basic Troubleshooting

Cisco Networking Academy

Cisco Routers

Copper and Fiber cabling

Troubleshooting

PDF Certificate

Networks

Network Support and Security

Cisco Networking Academy

Documentation

Support

User support

PDF Certificate

Networks

Network Technician Career Path

Cisco Networking Academy

Networking Concepts

Network Devices

Basic Troubleshooting

PDF Certificate

Networks

Introduction to Packet Tracer

Cisco Networking Academy

Packet Tracer

Network Simulation

Basic Networking

PDF Certificate

Cybersecurity

Foundations of Cybersecurity

Google Coursera

Cybersecurity

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Security Management

PDF Certificate

Cybersecurity

Play It Safe: Manage Security Risks

Google Coursera

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Compliance Auditing

Enterprise Security

+12

PDF Certificate

Cybersecurity

Connect and Protect: Networks and Network Security

Google Coursera

Network Security

Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

Computer Networking

+12

PDF Certificate

Cybersecurity

Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL

Google Coursera

Linux Commands

Authorization (Computing)

Authentications

PDF Certificate

Cybersecurity

Assets, Threats, and Vulnerabilities

Google Coursera

Cybersecurity

Authentications

Threat Modeling

+17