Let's Build Something

Francis
Tarectican

Backend developer focused on building reliable, well-structured systems — clean APIs, solid databases, and code that holds up in production.

Who I Am

I'm a BSIT student from Palawan, Philippines, studying at Palawan Technological College, Inc. I build web applications with a strong focus on the backend — how data flows, how systems scale, and how things work under the hood.

My approach is straightforward: understand the problem first, then build the right solution. I care about code that's readable, maintainable, and actually works — not just code that looks impressive.

When I'm not coding, I'm exploring local AI deployments, tuning hardware, and figuring out how to run powerful tools in low-resource environments.

8+
Sites Shipped
2+
Years Coding
100%
Self-Motivated
PH
Palawan Based
BS Information Technology
Palawan Technological College, Inc. — Puerto Princesa City
Ongoing

What I Work With

A focused set of tools I use regularly — not a laundry list, just what I actually know and use.

Backend & Core
Node.js
Runtime
90%
JavaScript
Language
85%
Express.js
Framework
85%
MongoDB
Database
80%
REST API Design
Architecture
85%
Frontend
React
UI Library
75%
Tailwind CSS
Styling
85%
HTML CSS
Markup & Styles
90%
Tools & Other
Local AI Deployment
Ollama / LLM Infra
70%
Hardware Configuration
RAM / SSD / Tuning
90%

Things I've Built

A selection of projects I've worked on — each one solving a real problem with a focus on backend logic and system design.

Full-Stack Web App December 2025
Mix & Match Kain

A web-based food ordering system built with a strong emphasis on backend architecture. The core work here was in the database schema, RESTful API structure, and authentication flow — not just the interface. Designed to handle real ordering workflows from menu selection to order management.

RESTful API Architecture Database Schema Design Authentication System Order Management
Node.jsExpress WebSocketsVanilla JSHTML/CSS
Completed
Business Application 2026
Coffee Shop Web App

A full-stack business application for managing coffee shop operations end-to-end. Covers the full customer journey — browsing products, cart management, and checkout — alongside an admin dashboard for inventory and order tracking. Built with React on the frontend and a Node.js/MongoDB backend.

Product Catalog Cart System Admin Dashboard Customer Orders
ReactNode.js ExpressMongoDBTailwind
Under Development
AI Infrastructure 2026
Offline AI Environment

A fully local LLM deployment using Ollama and Docker — zero internet dependency, zero data sent to the cloud. Built to explore how capable AI tools can run in privacy-focused, resource-constrained environments. Useful for development setups where data cannot leave the machine.

100% Offline Operation Local Model Inference Privacy-Focused Custom Model Setup
OllamaDocker LLMLocal Deployment
Completed

Sites I've Shipped

Production websites built and deployed for local businesses across the Philippines — each one live on GitHub Pages.

Let's Work Together

Have a project in mind or just want to connect? Send me a message and I'll get back to you.

Location
Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, PH
School
Palawan Technological College, Inc.
Focus
Backend Development · Full-Stack · AI Tooling
Status
Open to freelance & collaboration