Hi, I'm Askia James
Full-Stack Developer based in the Philippines with a degree in Computer Engineering. Building scalable applications across AI/LLM, e-commerce, and enterprise systems.
Location
San Mateo Rizal, PH
Current Role
Full-Stack Developer
Education
BS Computer Engineering
EARIST (2020–2024)
manjaresaskiajames23@gmail.com
Tools & Skills
FrontendHTMLCSSTailwindCSSNext.jsTypeScriptReactReduxMUIShadcnReact Native
BackendNode.js (Express)Python (FastAPI)PHP
APIRESTGraphQL
CloudAWSGoogle BigQueryGCP
DatabaseSupabasePostgreSQLMySQL
ToolsGitCypressDockerPostmanJiraTrelloNotionCursor
AI & IntegrationsOpenAI APIAnthropicQuickBooksPlaidWixShopifyWooCommerceStripeLemonSqueezy
Work Experience
A journey through my professional career, showcasing growth and achievements.
Full-Stack Developer (AI/LLM, Node.js, TypeScript)
TristynTech
Aug 2024 - Present
Remote
AI & LLM Integration
- •Built 3+ AI-powered applications (financial assistant, home renovation planner, e-commerce agent) integrating OpenAI and Anthropic APIs, achieving 85% response accuracy and 40% faster onboarding
- •Implemented advanced prompt engineering and cost-estimation logic using localized data, improving accuracy by 85%
- •Developed automated content generation and SEO optimization tools increasing merchant content output by 5x and organic impressions by 30%
Full-Stack Development
- •Architected and deployed scalable applications across finance, geology, and e-commerce sectors using Next.js, React, and Node.js
- •Built backend APIs processing 2M+ geological data points from Google Cloud Storage, reducing fetch times by 55%
- •Built a custom ERP system for a telecom equipment company managing full-cycle operations (procurement, repair, inventory, distribution) across 9 user roles
- •Developed responsive interfaces and multi-step workflows improving user completion rates by 40%
E-commerce & API Integrations
- •Built Shopify, WooCommerce, and Wix plugins syncing products with AgentShop platform, supporting 5 merchants during beta
- •Integrated Plaid, Stripe and QuickBooks APIs for automated transaction categorization, streamlining bookkeeping workflows by 60%
- •Delivered storefront analytics (abandoned carts, product views, LLM-attributed revenue) enabling data-driven decisions 40% faster
Database & Performance Optimization
- •Integrated PostgreSQL/Prisma and MongoDB databases improving data retrieval speed by 30%
- •Optimized platform performance achieving 90+ Lighthouse scores and 40% faster page loads through code splitting and caching
- •Set up daily Browserbase workflows for real-time LLM querying and brand visibility tracking
- •Maintained MySQL schema (20+ related tables) with role-based permissions, PHP JSON API endpoints including async vendor polling, and a migration system for safe schema deployments
Technologies:
OpenAI APIAnthropicNext.jsTypeScriptNode.jsReactFirebasePostgreSQLMongoDBPrismaPlaidQuickBooksStripeShopifyWooCommerceWixGoogle CloudDockerPHPMySQL
Fullstack Developer
Freelance
Jan 2024 - May 2024
Remote
Developed and maintained an Options Trading app using Next.js TypeScript and FastAPI integrating Supabase for authentication and data storage.
Key Achievements:
- •Developed and maintained an Options Trading app using Next.js TypeScript and FastAPI integrating Supabase for authentication and data storage to provide a seamless and secure user experience
- •Designed backend logic to predict options trading probabilities enhancing decision-making and collaborated with a former Udemy Project Manager to align with industry standards
- •Ensured reliable functionality by writing test cases with Cypress and streamlined real-time updates by connecting APIs on the frontend
Technologies:
Next.jsTypeScriptPythonFastAPISupabaseCypress
Front End Engineer Intern
Lophils Inc.
Jan 2024 - May 2024
Remote
Implemented AWS Cognito authentication, integrated GraphQL APIs with AWS Amplify, and built responsive interfaces for enhanced user experience.
Key Achievements:
- •Implemented authentication integration using AWS Cognito improving security features for user login and identity management within the app
- •Integrated client-side APIs using GraphQL and AWS Amplify to streamline data retrieval and ensure dynamic user interactions within the application
- •Collaborated with the development team to design and build responsive user interfaces improving the overall user experience across multiple platforms
Technologies:
ReactJSAWS LambdaDynamoDBGraphQLAWS CognitoAWS Amplify