Hi, I'm Erwin

making the world aesthetically pleasing since 2010.

" Make designs that matter.
Make campaigns that inspire the world.
Work for the art, not for the money."


About Me

Hello, how ya doin'?
I'm an impressionable Software engineer and a graphic designer from the Philippines based in Birmingham, UK with the passion for conceptual design. I provide cutting edge and reputable results. I specialize in conceptualizing and designing logos and websites with the perfect mix of simplicity, elegance and innovation. I have worked at both small startups and large organizations. While I'm a proficient full-stack developer, my expertise is building scalable backend service (API services and async mechanisms).
I love building things. While hard engineering problems are often intrinsically fun to tackle, I'm most attracted to solving real customer problems with a business justification. I'm currently working as a Vice President of Engineering in the UK.

Where I’ve Worked

Fast Fwd

Vice President of Engineering @ Fast Fwd

March 2023 - Present

  • Manages various teams composing of Lead Engineers and Staff Software Engineers.
  • Liaising with team members, management, and project managers to ensure projects are completed and are up to standard.
  • Reviews hundreds of pull requests for multiple projects of all sizes and technical needs by catching and fixing critical security issues and bugs before they reach production as well as offer guidance to optimize performance time and space complexity wise.
  • Develop and deliver proof of concept presentations at CEO / CTO levels for medium to large opportunities.
  • Create technical specifications.

    • Achievements

  • Lead and developed a scalable teleconferencing software web application as a response to the reduction in face-to-face meetings due to Covid-19 that has won Best Innovation in Distribution. Since its launch in October 2020, Liberty Virtual Room has hosted over 7,000 meetings. liberty-specialty-markets-virtual-rooms-project-wins-innovation-award.
  • Re-engineered and implemented peer-to-peer code review process before merging the codes resulting to high morale of the team and high QA passing rate.
  • Completed various projects in a timely manner with the highest of code quality and architecture.

  • Introduced standardized versioning system strategy to organise ongoing work and ensure that software delivery stays effective.

    • Software Development Manager @ Fast Fwd

    October 2018 - March 2023

  • Manages various teams composing of Lead Engineers and Staff Software Engineers.
  • Liaising with team members, management, and project managers to ensure projects are completed and are up to standard.
  • Reviews hundreds of pull requests for multiple projects of all sizes and technical needs by catching and fixing critical security issues and bugs before they reach production as well as offer guidance to optimize performance time and space complexity wise.
  • Develop and deliver proof of concept presentations at CEO / CTO levels for medium to large opportunities.
  • Create technical specifications.

    • Achievements

  • Lead and developed a scalable teleconferencing software web application as a response to the reduction in face-to-face meetings due to Covid-19 that has won Best Innovation in Distribution. Since its launch in October 2020, Liberty Virtual Room has hosted over 7,000 meetings. liberty-specialty-markets-virtual-rooms-project-wins-innovation-award.
  • Re-engineered and implemented peer-to-peer code review process before merging the codes resulting to high morale of the team and high QA passing rate.
  • Completed various projects in a timely manner with the highest of code quality and architecture.

  • Introduced standardized versioning system strategy to organise ongoing work and ensure that software delivery stays effective.

    • Inotech Interactive Global Consultancy Inc.

    Principal Software Engineer @ Inotech

    October 2018 – August 2019

    • Developed an AI that can process bank transaction using python and Django framework technology with the combination of front-end vuejs
    • Write and test code, refining and rewriting it as necessary and communicate with any programmers involved in the project.
    • research, design and write new software programs (e.g. business applications or computer games) and computer operating systems.
    • continually update technical knowledge and skills by attending in-house and external courses, reading manuals and accessing new applications.

    Mownecum Services

    Senior Software Engineer @ Mownecum Services

    February 2018 – October 2018

    • Developed both front-end and backend of admin systems.
    • Developing concepts, graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, user interface and websites.
    • Maintain systems by monitoring and correcting software defects
    • Work closely with other staff, such as project managers, graphic artists, UX designers, other developers, systems analysts and sales and marketing professionals
    • Develop existing programs by analysing and identifying areas for modification

    Wealthaccess International Holdings Ltd

    Senior Software Engineer @ Wealthaccess

    July 2010 - December 2017

    • Focusing on improving the system that is used by the company using C# (MVC asp.net and .net Core), SQL Server, PHP, HTML5, Laravel, CSS3, JQuery, and Javascript, Python (Django).
    • Creating frontend website layout/user interfaces by using standard HTML/CSS/PHP and JavaScript, node.js practices.
    • Integrating data from various back-end services and databases.
    • Modified an RNG System using c# ASP.net technology to satisfy what the company needs.

    eDesign (Freelance)

    Owner / Software Engineer / Graphic Designer @ eDesign

    2013 - present

    • Developed various e-commerce web application, greatly enhancing customer retention and satisfaction.
    • Developing concepts, graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, user interface and websites.
    • Improving system quality by identifying issues and common patterns, and developing standard operating procedures
    • Provided technical consulting and designing services for clients to identify project issues.
    • Developed ecommerce software solutions with efficient architecture and scalability.

    Latest Post

    The PHP Paradox: How an Alleged Dying Language Still Dominates the Web

    TL;DR

    PHP remains relevant due to its massive user base, active community, and continuous evolution through updates like PHP 8.1, 8.2, and 8.3. Myths like its declining popularity, outdated features, and lack of future prospects are debunked. The future of PHP lies in improved performance, enhanced security, and integration with modern development practices, ensuring its vitality in web development.

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    Setting Up Laravel Unit and Security Tests

    TL;DR

    The Laravel Unit and Security Tests workflow uses GitHub Actions to automate testing and ensure the quality and security of your Laravel application. The workflow includes setting up PHP 8.1, restoring the Composer cache, installing dependencies, setting up the application, executing unit and feature tests, performing a code check, installing the Package Security Checker, and running a security check to identify potential vulnerabilities.

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    Simplifying Backend Development with the Laravel API Generator Package

    TL;DR

    The Laravel API Generator Package is a custom package for the Laravel framework that allows developers to generate a complete backend API with just one command. The generated API includes routes, controllers, models, and views, which can then be customized as needed. This package saves time and effort for developers, allowing them to focus on other aspects of their application development.

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    Skills

    Software and Web Development

    PHP 8.0 ( Laravel - Wordpress) - HTML5 - CSS3 ( Bootstrap ) - NodeJS - Javascript ( jQuery - Ajax - Vue.js - ReactJS ) - python (Django) - .NetFramework (C# - visual basic.net - .NetCore - Umbraco) - Axure rp pro 8.0 - SEO

    DevOps

    AWS - EC2 - S3 - RDS - SQS - SES - Lambda - IAM - SNS - Azure - New Relic - Github workflow

    Database

    MySQL - MariaDB - PostgreSQL - MongoDB - GraphQL

    Version Control System

    Git - SVN - Tortoise

    Servers and Platforms

    Apache - Nginx - Linux Ubuntu - CentOS - Windows IIS

    Design

    Adobe Photoshop - Adobe Illustrator - Adobe After Effects - Adobe Fireworks - Adobe Dreamweaver - Flash

    Contact Me

    Work Address
    Suite 3, Falcon Works House,
    40 Regent Pl,
    Birmingham B1 3NN
    United Kingdom
    +44 757 690 4915
    Email Me
    erwinrommel.dalapa@gmail.com
    edesign@erwinrommeldalapa.com