Experience | Virgo Stevanus

April 2025 – Present

Build and maintain full stack web applications across multiple agency clients using Next.js, TypeScript, React, Node.js, and PostgreSQL.
Developed custom Directus CMS extensions, including a Tiptap based rich text editor and a matching frontend renderer, and executed the in place migration of legacy EditorJS content to the new Tiptap structure.
Implemented cache revalidation pipelines via Directus Flows and integrated Directus Live Preview so editors can preview content changes on the frontend in real time.
Contributed to the refactoring and migration of broadsheet.com.au from its legacy stack onto a new Next.js platform, focusing on performance optimization and debugging throughout the cutover.
Integrated Chargebee for subscriptions and Poool for paywall logic, backed by Redis caching to keep response times low under traffic.
Built an internal AI tool from scratch covering authentication, role based access control, dashboard UI, and Claude API integration.
Designed PostgreSQL schemas, wrote and maintained tests, and participated in code reviews as both author and reviewer.
Contribute to technical decisions on logic and architecture, and translate requirements from the PM into shipped features.

February 2022 – December 2024

Collaborated with stakeholder to maintain and enhance the application system using Laravel.
Designed and optimized database structure for the applications system with mysql.
Enhance desktop application using C# and seamlessly integrated them with the application system using API.
Conducted code refactoring and implemented design pattern to enhance the efficiency.
Monitored application process and swiftly and effectively handling debugging and error fixes.

September 2024 – December 2024

Delegated tasks to the development team (hackers) to ensure workflow efficiency and timely project completion.
Conducted technical requirements analysis based on input from the design team (hipsters) and business team (hustlers).
Designed and developed APIs using Express.js to connect business logic with the database.
Slicing Figma designs into interactive user interfaces using React.js (slicing).
Communicated with the design and business teams via WhatsApp and Discord for daily discussions.
Provided technical input during discussions related to feature design and development.
Designed application architecture that is modular, efficient, and scalable.
Integrated client-server architecture to facilitate seamless communication between the front-end and back-end.

February 2024 – July 2024

Built and set up cloud infrastructure to support scalable applications.
Developed backend APIs using Laravel framework and MySQL as database.
Developed Machine Learning Service to predict an image.
Deployed machine learning models on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
Deployed frontend applications and integrated them with backend APIs.
Worked on cloud-based solutions to optimize performance and scalability.
Implemented CI/CD pipelines using Cloud Build to streamline deployment processes. Maintained project tracking records using Excel-based project management tools to document tasks, progress, and team updates, facilitating streamlined communication and reporting.
Assisted the mobile development team in identifying and debugging errors to ensure seamless application functionality and optimal performance.

January 2020 – April 2020

Assisted in resolving computer, network, and server issues within the office environment.