Harold Rita

Backend System Developer & PHP Specialist

Building reliable, maintainable web systems for real-world applications

13+ years of professional experience • Since 2013

Professional Focus & Career Direction

Primary Focus Areas
  • ✓ Backend System Development
    PHP frameworks, database architecture, API design
  • ✓ Business Process Automation
    Converting manual workflows to efficient digital systems
  • ✓ Data Management Solutions
    GIS integration, reporting systems, data visualization
  • ✓ Government & Education Technology
    Specialized systems for public service and academic institutions
Potential Job Roles I Excel In
  • ✓ Backend PHP Developer
    Laravel/CodeIgniter specialist
  • ✓ Systems Analyst Developer
    Business needs → Technical solutions
  • ✓ Full-stack Developer (Backend-focused)
    End-to-end system implementation
  • ✓ Technical Consultant
    Process automation and system optimization

Why I'm a Strong Fit For:

Government Tech Experience with LGU systems
Education Technology Academic system development
SaaS Development Multi-tenant, scalable systems

About Me

I'm a PHP Developer and IT professional with over 13 years of experience building web-based systems for education, public service, and business operations. My expertise includes PHP (CodeIgniter, Laravel), MySQL, system analysis, and administrative support. My work often serves academic institutions, local government units, cooperatives, and community-based organizations.

Through Democodes Online, I focus on delivering practical solutions— systems designed for real users, real data, and long-term operational use rather than short-lived demos. My development philosophy emphasizes maintainability, clear documentation, and deployment-aware coding practices.

Development Journey

My journey as a developer is rooted in hands-on learning, experimentation, and real-world problem solving. Over the years, my work and mindset evolved alongside the technologies I used.

isolutionit Exploration phase—learning how web systems work, experimenting with PHP scripts, free tools, hosting environments, and understanding basic networking.
itsolution Early application phase—building PHP-based networking websites and learning important lessons about responsibility and real-world impact of software.
coloftech

Exploration & identity phase

Used coloftech as my early GitHub name, where I explored the idea of combining collections of technology, experiments, and creative works. This identity later transitioned as my focus became more professional and structured.

phpthinky Professional growth phase—developing real-world PHP and database-driven applications using CodeIgniter 3, focusing on system analysis and maintainable code.
Democodes Online Present—my professional portfolio and showcase platform where I continuously improve past projects, including upgrading selected systems to Laravel while maintaining performance and long-term maintainability.

Technical Skills Matrix

Core Backend
  • ✔ PHP (Expert)
  • ✔ Laravel Framework
  • ✔ CodeIgniter 3/4
  • ✔ MySQL / MariaDB
  • ✔ RESTful APIs
System Development
  • ✔ Database Architecture
  • ✔ Role-Based Access Control
  • ✔ Data Import/Export
  • ✔ GIS Integration
  • ✔ System Documentation
Supporting Skills
  • ✔ HTML/CSS/Bootstrap
  • ✔ JavaScript/AJAX
  • ✔ Git Version Control
  • ✔ Docker Basics
  • ✔ Linux Server Management

Project Showcase

Selected systems demonstrating my approach to real-world problem solving

Sablayan Soil Fertility Mapping System

Data-driven agricultural planning platform for the Office of the Municipal Agriculture, featuring interactive soil fertility maps and crop recommendations.

GIS Integration Data Visualization Government Tech
Unified Barangay Management System

Digital platform for barangay services including resident records, online document requests, complaint filing, and hearing scheduling.

Workflow Automation RBAC Public Service
Child Health Monitoring System
Nutritional status tracking for ECCD/DSWD programs
QR Attendance & Compliance
Academic event system with penalty tracking
Disaster Risk Management
GIS-enabled mapping of affected individuals

What I Bring to a Team

  • Problem-Solving Mindset: Focus on solving actual business problems, not just writing code
  • Full Project Understanding: From requirements gathering to deployment
  • Maintainable Code: Emphasis on documentation and clear structure
  • Domain Experience: Deep understanding of government and education sectors
  • Practical Approach: Balance between modern practices and real-world constraints
  • Continuous Improvement: Regularly updating skills and revisiting past projects

Ready to Build Something Meaningful?

I'm seeking opportunities where I can apply my backend development skills to solve complex problems in government, education, or business sectors.

  • letswrite14@gmail.com
  • Novaliches, Quezon City
  • Open to remote or relocation opportunities
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