Full-Stack Engineer @ Sezzle.
Specializing in Backend engineering and front-end development.
Expert in Golang, Java, JavaScript, React, & SQL.
Hello! This is my first ever made website, utilizing Gatsby - a dynamic web development JavaScript wrapper. I initially wanted to create a website using JavaScript or at least some framework of it like Node.js. I discovered Gatsby and I was really impressed with it entirely. With that being said, I explore several different frameworks and various APIs to create my projects so please feel free to check out my work.
This website couldn't have been made without:
I am Robert Macaibay [full name: Robert Arnold Tacderan Macaibay]. I am a second-generation Filipino-American, first-generation college graduate from the University of San Francisco with a B.S. in Computer Science and a Minor in Music. I am currently 23 at the time of writing this, and I swear I am at least 5'6".
My identity as a Filipino-American is a central piece to who I am, and my work is not only for myself but also my ancestors and my people. I love my heritage so much that I've been a part of two Pilipino Cultural Night (PCN) ensembles, where I've come to embrace my body and the color of skin through dance and acting. From my experiences on the stage to the classroom, I hope I can bring my cultural influence to my next chapter in life and use my work as a platform to voice my people's history and struggles. [Pictured below is a dance I performed back in 2019 called Pawakan; Pictured below that is of me in a chieftain's Ifugao wear].
I heavily identify as an avid gamer. It's an incredibly nerdy side of me, but I believe that video games has impacted me in more ways than I can count. I love the competitive side of me that comes out whenever I play League of Legends or Valorant; however, I find joy whenever the 'social gamer' me steps up in whenever I play Just Dance or Don't Starve Together.
Finally, I am a music connoisseur - no really, look I have a minor in Music! I love all sorts of music that my playlists might sound like chaos to some. I used to perform in a Concert Band and a Marching Band, playing Euphonium/Baritone and Valve Trombone. I am in a long-term, committed relationship with K-POP, where I could probably teach a college course for two credits on K-POP.
[Please stream ASAP by STAYC!].
I have many other hobbies and interests that I imagine people must be curious about, but I don't want to fill this page with too much information on me. All I can say is simply hit me up and I'll be more than down to chat. Or better yet for all you recruiters, hire me and I'll be more than likely to bring the team energy up or get them all into building mechanical keyboards (for the sweet, sweet improved WPM of course).
Taught a class of underrepresented students how to program in C#, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, introduced students to video game development and web developement, and helped students produce projects to present to industry professionals.
C#HTMLCSSJavaScriptTutoringTeamworkAssigned as backend programmer with three other team members for Senior Teamwork Project, worked on Clearbit integration and ElasticSearch functionality, and presented progress on the platform in a CS Project Fair.
ReactTypeScriptMySQLAWSClearbitElasticSearchTeamworkBackend DevelopmentTime ManagementDesignDatabaseTrained under professional graphic designers and web designers, assisted on small projects and assignments pertaining to web development, and focused on organization of infomation on websites.
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Listed below are my current projects. All my other personal projects and school projects can be found on my Github.
Created Discord bot for a personal Discord server to simplify different activities. Nicknamed bot "Yummy Bot" as an inside joke within my servers. Implemented several creative and humorous commands as well as useful functionality. Bot previously had YouTube playback and "Animal Crossing: New Horizons" commands but were deprecated for different reasons.
JavaScriptACNH APIDiscord.jsYouTube APIHerokuElasticSearchGitHubCreated a personal website using a React-based wrapper, Gatsby. Just wanted something that looked good and felt smooth. You're also looking at the very same website.
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