Hello! I’m Jay Cris Bahandi, a seasoned full-stack developer who loves building robust and inclusive web applications. I thrive in teams that ship meaningful features, optimize performance, and value accessible design. Over the years, I’ve worked across the MERN/Next.js stacks, collaborated with designers and product managers, and continuously learn new technologies to deliver scalable solutions.

Jay Cris Bahandi

Hello! I’m Jay Cris Bahandi, a seasoned full-stack developer who loves building robust and inclusive web applications. I thrive in teams that ship meaningful features, optimize performance, and value accessible design. Over the years, I’ve worked across the MERN/Next.js stacks, collaborated with designers and product managers, and continuously learn new technologies to deliver scalable solutions.

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Hello! I’m Jay Cris Bahandi, a seasoned full-stack developer who loves building robust and inclusive web applications. I thrive in teams that ship meaningful features, optimize performance, and value accessible design.

Over the years, I’ve worked across the MERN/Next.js stacks, collaborated with designers and product managers, and continuously learn new technologies to deliver scalable solutions.

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Work Experience

Fullstack Developer at The Codebox Inc
September 1, 2023 - November 1, 2025
Built and maintained full-stack web applications using Laravel, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, and MySQL; transitioned to React-focused development (MERN); contributed to an E-Procurement web application using Next.js, NestJS, React with TypeScript, and PostgreSQL; developed Web 2 and Web 3 applications using Next.js, React, TypeScript, Material Tailwind UI, and Wagmi; built internal web apps to streamline processes; performed design QA and ensured brand guidelines.
Fullstack Developer at Vertex
July 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Contributed to full-stack development across projects, focusing on MERN/Next.js stacks, delivering modern and scalable solutions and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Frontend Developer at The Block Labs
February 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Built and maintained front-end interfaces using React/Next.js, collaborated with designers, and optimized UX and performance.
Application Developer at Virginia Food Inc
April 1, 2019 - August 1, 2023
Developed internal and external applications to streamline operations and integrate systems, delivering features on time and improving processes.
Design Associate / QA at Ripe Concepts
August 1, 2018 - February 1, 2019
Quality assurance and design support to ensure print-ready assets and brand alignment.
Web Developer at Wisebox IT Solutions
April 1, 2018 - July 1, 2018
Built and customized websites for local clients using WordPress, ensuring responsive design and client-specific functionality.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering at University of Cebu - Cebu City
June 1, 2013 - October 1, 2018
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering at Professional Academy of the Philippines - Naga City, Cebu
June 1, 2012 - April 1, 2013
High School at Sangat National High School - Sangat, San Fernando, Cebu
June 1, 2008 - April 1, 2012

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment