WHO I AM
I'm Neel Ulysses Roda, a based in the Philippines. I specialize in building robust web applications and digital experiences that balance performance with beautiful design.
With a background in Full-Stack Development, I bridge the gap between technical complexity and user-centric interfaces.
When I'm not coding, you'll likely find me exploring new tech stacks, optimizing my workflows, reading, exploring new hobbies, or capturing moments through photography.
ORGANIZATIONS
GDG Cagayan de Oro
Member
Google Developer Group Community.
GDG Zamboanga del Norte
Member
Fostering developer growth in the region.
Jourknows
Contributor
Digital journalism and media platform.
JOURNEY
Full-Stack Developer
Driving end-to-end feature delivery for enterprise applications using C#/.NET and Angular. Improved team velocity by 30% through tooling optimizations.
Freelance Developer & Designer
Delivered custom web solutions and digital assets for varied clients. Managed full project lifecycles from concept to deployment.
Customer Support Rep
Developed communication skills and problem-solving strategies in a high-paced environment.
COMPETITIONS & AWARDS
Philippine Startup Challenge X
Developed and pitched an innovative tech startup solution at the regional level.
Hack4Gov 2025 (Provincial)
Secured 1st place in the provincial leg of the government-led cybersecurity and innovation hackathon.
Hack4Gov 2025 (Regional)
Competed against top provincial teams in the regional finals, securing a top-tier finish.
TECHNOLOGIES
JavaScript
Core language mastery. Closures, Prototypal Inheritance, Async/Await.
Experience
7 yrs
Usage
Daily
TypeScript
Strict typing, interfaces, and generic patterns for scale.
Experience
6 yrs
Usage
Daily
React
Component lifecycles, Hooks ecosystem, and State Management.
Experience
5 yrs
Usage
Daily
Next.js
Server Side Rendering, Static Generation, and Edge Functions.
Experience
4 yrs
Usage
Daily
Node.js
Scalable backend services and RESTful APIs.
Experience
5 yrs
Usage
Weekly
Nest.JS
Progressive Node.js framework for building efficient server-side apps.
Experience
3 yrs
Usage
Weekly
Express
Minimal and flexible Node.js web application framework.
Experience
4 yrs
Usage
Weekly
MongoDB
NoSQL database for modern applications.
Experience
2 yrs
Usage
Weekly
.NET
Enterprise-grade backend systems and microservices.
Experience
3 yrs
Usage
Daily
GitHub
Version control, actions, and collaborative workflow.
Experience
4 yrs
Usage
Daily
Tailwind
Utility-first CSS architecture and design systems.
Experience
3 yrs
Usage
Daily
Postgres
Complex queries, indexing, and database optimization.
Experience
4 yrs
Usage
Weekly
