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Hi, I'm Vincent Baculi

Programmer · Strategist · Author

I'm an aspiring web developer passionate about solving real-world problems through clean code, modern web technologies, and thoughtful design. I turn personal projects, coursework, and practical labs into responsive, production-ready web applications that showcase my technical skills to hiring managers.

Location
Gabi, Ubay, Bohol
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Vincent Baculi

Aspiring Web Developer
Signature Work
Smart Energy Monitor
Experience
Intern — TechCore Labs
About

A little about how I work

As an aspiring web developer, I enjoy turning complex, real-world problems into clean, intuitive web applications. Most of my time is split between planning project architecture and writing code, ensuring every feature is well-thought-out before I build it.

My interest in tech built a habit that stuck with me early on: measure twice, ship once. I prioritize clean code structure, quick load times, responsive design, and leaving a codebase better than I found it.

Beyond building personal projects, I document my learning through technical breakdowns and continuously refine my skill set. I'm currently seeking an entry-level position or junior developer role where I can contribute to a team and keep growing.

12+
Projects shipped across coursework & freelance work
3
Hackathons entered, 1 first-place finish
2
Years of freelance & internship experience
15
Junior students mentored in campus tech club
Signature Work

Projects I'd want you to open first

A few case studies that show how I think through a problem, not just what the finished screen looks like.

Featured · IoT Dashboard

Smart Energy Monitor

A live dashboard that reads household power usage from a sensor network and flags unusual consumption before it shows up on the bill. Built solo for my capstone project.

React Node.js MQTT
View case study
Web App

Campus Marketplace

A peer-to-peer trading app that lets students list and swap textbooks and gear within their own school network, with in-app messaging and listing verification.

Next.js PostgreSQL Tailwind
View case study
Browser Extension

Focus Flow

A lightweight Chrome extension that blocks distracting sites during study blocks and logs focused time, built after one too many lost afternoons.

TypeScript Chrome API
View case study
Experience

Where I've put in the hours

Software Engineering Intern — TechCore Labs
Jun 2025 — Present
  • Built and shipped three internal dashboard features used daily by the operations team.
  • Cut a key reporting page's load time by roughly 40% through query and caching improvements.
  • Paired with senior engineers on code review, picking up production-grade Git and testing habits.
Freelance Web Developer — Self-employed
2023 — 2025
  • Designed and built five small-business websites end to end, from wireframe to deployment.
  • Managed client communication and scope directly, delivering every project on schedule.
Teaching Assistant — Web Development 101
2024
  • Ran weekly lab sessions for 30+ first-year students learning HTML, CSS, and JavaScript basics.
  • Wrote supplementary practice exercises that were adopted into the following term's curriculum.
Skills

Tools I reach for

Every tool in one place — filter by category, or browse everything at once.

JavaScript TypeScript Python SQL HTML & CSS React Next.js Node.js Express Tailwind CSS Git & GitHub Figma Docker Postman Vercel REST APIs Responsive Design Agile / Scrum Accessibility
Achievements

A few milestones along the way

Hackathon Winner, CampusHack 2025

Won first place with the Smart Energy Monitor, built by a three-person team in 36 hours.

Dean's Lister, 4 consecutive terms

Maintained a top-decile academic standing throughout my studies.

Open-source contributor

Merged four pull requests to a community React component library, including one accessibility fix.

Published technical writer

Wrote a widely-read article on building accessible React forms, featured on the campus dev blog.