Hello, I am

Paolo Ligsay
Software Engineer

I specialize in crafting code for visually stunning digital experiences, using my expertise in front end development.

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01.
About me.

About

Hello, I'm Paolo Ligsay, a dedicated Software Engineer with 5 years of experience in web development. My expertise is primarily focused on React.js and Next.js, with recent projects involving AI-powered solutions using OpenAI and LangChain. While I specialize in these technologies, I remain open to exploring and working with other tech stacks as project needs dictate.

Throughout my career, I've maintained a strong commitment to accessibility (a11y), ensuring that digital experiences are inclusive and user-friendly for all. By implementing accessible design principles and adhering to WCAG guidelines, I strive to create applications that are not only functional but also accessible to users of all abilities.

Tech Stack

My professional toolkit is centered around modern web technologies, with a primary focus on React.js and Next.js ecosystems. Here's an overview of the key technologies I work with:

ReactNext JSOpenAILangChainTypeScriptJavaScriptHTML5CSS3SASSStyled ComponentsTailwindCSSNodeJSStorybookVercelNPMYarnJestFirebaseMongoDBMySQLNetlifyGitFigmaStytchVue.jsPugHerokuPhotoshopIllustrator

While I'm currently focused on React.js and Next.js, I'm always open to exploring and working with other technologies as project needs dictate. This approach allows me to stay current with industry trends and provide the most effective solutions for each unique project requirement.

Certification

MTA Database Fundamentals, certified 2019 Microsoft.

02.
Experience

First Mate Technologies Software Engineer

January 2024 - Present (San Francisco, US / Makati,PH)

▹ Built the initial version of Anchor, a San Francisco-based startup, developing an AI-powered web application. Integrated Stytch for authentication, SendGrid for email notifications and implemented a chatbot using LangGraph and OpenAI to automate data retrieval, emailing, and Google Sheets updates.
▹ Collaborated in building the initial version of ALMA, a legal-tech startup co-founded by Harvard Law School and Harvard Business School graduates, focusing on delivering innovative legal solutions.
▹ Contributed to developing new features for Orb, a billing infrastructure used by companies like Pinecone and Perplexity, enhancing its scalability and performance.
▹ Leveraged technologies like Next.js, TypeScript, Socket.io, Express, OpenAI, LangGraph, Python and Supabase to create robust AI-powered applications, focusing on performance, scalability, and user experience.

Freelance Software Engineer

January 2024 - Present (Remote)

▹ Developing responsive landing pages and custom web applications using Next.js, transforming UI/UX designs into interactive and user-friendly webpages.
▹ Creating AI-powered applications and chatbots using LangChain and OpenAI to enhance user engagement and automate workflows.

OneTeamAnywhere Software Engineer

August 2023 - December 2023 (Remote, PH)

▹ Developed dynamic components for complex data rendering in a multi-agency job application platform, enabling features such as form creation, job rendering and filtering, user authentication, and email notifications.

Code and Theory Front End Developer

January 2022 - June 2023 (Pasig, PH)

▹ Led front-end development for Legence, a US-based provider of energy efficiency solutions, delivering a robust and scalable platform aligned with industry standards.
▹ Built reusable and atomic components for Citadel, a multinational hedge fund, optimizing performance across different web applications.
▹ Contributed to the website development of Benchling, a biotechnology R&D platform, focusing on accessibility (A11Y) and cross-browser compatibility to ensure a seamless user experience.

Oracle NetSuite Associate Technical Support Engineer

January 2021 - September 2021 (Makati, PH)

▹ Provided technical support to US clients, resolving issues related to ODBC connections, SQL queries, SOAP XML integrations, JSON and RESTlet scripts, and both client-side and server-side scripting using SuiteScript API.

Upward Next Inc. Jr. Front End Engineer

July 2019 - January 2021 (Makati, PH)

▹ Collaborated with a team of Filipino developers and Japanese designers to create responsive web applications, ensuring high-quality output.here

04. Collection

A Collection of Other Notable Projects.

  • Einstein

  • The Bucketlist

  • Portfolio V1

  • QRly

  • Createyourhuman

  • CutyourURL

05. Contact

I am always open for collaboration, open projects and suggestions.You might want to slide a mail at my inbox! I'll respond as soon as possible. Happy Coding!

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