02 · 2025
Shinryo
A web-based payroll system featuring the complete DTR Management system I built from the ground up, with automated calculation reports
PHPLaravelMySQLBootstrap
hey there! 👋
SO...WHAT BRINGSYOU HERE?
I built this space so we can skip the formalities. Just pick what you need.
hello there!About / John Manuel Cuerdo
I build across
the whole product.
I'm John Manuel Cuerdo, also known as manuelAC—a full-stack developer who enjoys turning rough ideas into clear interfaces, dependable APIs, and maintainable systems.
I earned my BS in Computer Science from the University of Caloocan City. Away from the editor, I'm usually exploring indie games and the small teams behind them.
Manila, PHFullstack developmentOpen to building
01 — Toolkit
Working set
1
Languages
PHPJavaScriptTypeScriptPython
2
Backend
LaravelNode.jsRESTGraphQLFastAPI
3
Frontend
ReactNext.jsBootstrapAngularElectron
4
Database
MySQLPostgreSQLFirebase
5
Tools
DockerAWSVercelGitHubBitbucket
02 — Journey
Learning by building
Select a chapter for the details.
Currently building and supporting systems with a stronger focus on dependable workflows, maintainable architecture, and practical business impact.
PHP · Laravel · Angular · React · MySQL · Docker · BitBucket
Degree unlocked—a milestone built from years of learning, building, debugging, and trying again.
Continued the journey as a full-time developer, while I'm still continuing my studies and taking on deeper ownership of application features, fixes, and day-to-day product delivery.
PHP · Laravel · JavaScript · Bootstrap · MySQL
My first professional development experience, contributing across frontend and backend work while learning how real products move from requirements to release.
PHP · Laravel · JavaScript · Bootstrap · MySQL
The starting point of my Computer Science journey—and where curiosity began turning into things I could build.
Programming Fundamentals · Web Development · Databases
03 — GitHub pulse
A year of building
1417Contributions
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The rest of the build log.
03 · 2025
Injap
Innovation Japan (INJAP) is a registered non-profit general incorporated association (一般社団法人) in Japan dedicated to promoting innovation, collaboration, education, entrepreneurship, and community development among individuals, businesses, and organizations
PHPLaravelMySQLBootstrap
04 · 2026
Delibites
A web-based HRIS-Payroll System with Comprehensive IR->NTE->DR->DTR flow
PHPLaravelMySQLBootstrap
05 · 2026
Balitaan
Balitaan is a crowdsourced local price checker for Filipinos. It helps people answer: “What does this cost near me right now?” Users publish local price reports, browse nearby or personalized updates, and add community context through votes and comments.
NextjsLaravelPostgreSQLTypeScript
06 · 2026
Demoshield
DemoShield is a local desktop application for reviewing screen recordings, locating sensitive information, applying redactions, and exporting a sanitized copy of the video.
PythonJavaScriptElectronHTML
07 · 2026
Docs for Me
docs-for-me is a Python CLI that creates programmer-friendly guides for files, folders, and Git changes.
PythonElectronReact
08 · 2025
Wingman
Wingman is a personal management tool designed for game boosters (pilots) to organize and track their boosting work in one place. Instead of managing everything manually, pilots can log their jobs, track progress, manage their customer list, and set their own pricing — all from a mobile app.
PHPLaravelMySQLBootstrap
09 · 2026
Check me Up
A local-first distraction and focus tracker for your terminal. check-me-up runs a small background daemon, watches the currently focused window, detects idle time, stores everything on your machine, and renders readable daily or weekly reports when you ask for them.
JavaScriptDaemonHTMLElectron
the practical bits
QUESTIONS, ANSWERED.
A few things worth knowing before we turn an idea into something real.
FAQ / 06 answers
We start with a short discovery conversation about your goals, audience, current materials, and timeline. From there, I can recommend a scope, outline the deliverables, and prepare a clear project estimate.
got an idea?
a few quick choices, then I’ll take it from there.
Select a build
What are we building?
Choose the closest match. We can refine the details later.
Step 01 of 05
Let’s give your idea a shape.
Choose what feels closest. Your answer shapes the next question and builds your brief below.