Portrait of Bryan Ignacio Soro

Bryan Ignacio Soro

Senior Full-Stack Web Developer

PHP • Laravel • WordPress • REST APIs

  • San Jose City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines

Introduction

Full-stack developer with 13+ years of experience delivering web applications from concept to deployment. Skilled in React, PHP/Laravel, JavaScript, and MySQL, with a proven track record of modernizing legacy systems, building reusable components, and developing scalable solutions for clients in the UK, Australia and the Philippines.

Work Experience

  1. Technology EliteCurrent

    Feb 2025 – Present

    Senior Full-Stack Developer · Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga

    • Lead frontend development of client web applications using React, collaborating closely with Laravel backend developers to deliver scalable, responsive user experiences.
    • Architect and build reusable React components, transitioning the team from monolithic Blade templates to a modern component-based frontend architecture.
    • Drive the migration of the company website from static HTML to WordPress, enabling the marketing team to manage content independently and streamline website updates.
    • Integrate AI-assisted development tools into the frontend workflow for code generation, debugging, and documentation while manually reviewing all code before deployment
  2. Cogora

    May 2022 – Dec 2024

    Senior Full-Stack Developer · London, UK

    • Designed, developed, and maintained custom WordPress themes and plugins for 10+ healthcare media websites serving healthcare professionals across the UK.
    • Planned and executed platform migrations for live publishing websites, ensuring minimal downtime and a seamless transition
    • Integrated third-party APIs to automate editorial workflows and deliver enhanced subscriber features, expanding WordPress capabilities beyond out-of-the-box functionality.
    • Maintained production environments for a portfolio of high-traffic UK healthcare publications.
  3. Sevron Ltd

    Apr 2020 – May 2022

    Senior Full-Stack Developer · Lancashire, UK

    • Scoped, developed, and delivered new product features for Safety365, a Laravel-based safety compliance platform serving business clients.
    • Managed bug triage and resolved issues through Jira, prioritizing critical defects to support on-time releases and maintain product stability.
    • Investigated and resolved application issues across development, staging, and production environments, minimizing release risks and ensuring reliable deployments.
    • Integrated the Monday.com and Keap APIs to automate cross-platform workflows, eliminating manual data entry and improving operational efficiency.
  4. Cloud Employee

    Sept 2018 – Feb 2020

    Junior Magento Developer · Makati, Philippines

    • Built and maintained new features for e-commerce sites on Magento 2, from planning through testing.
    • Managed the development and ongoing support of WordPress and Shopify websites, ensuring performance, reliability, and timely feature updates.
    • Implemented third-party API integrations for store and site functionality.
    • Administered client production servers via Plesk.
  5. Texcent Asia Inc.

    Apr 2018 – Sept 2018

    Full-Stack Developer · BGC, Taguig, Philippines

    • Built front-end and back-end of internal admin tools adopted across multiple departments.
    • Developed a JSON RESTful API in PHP serving both web and mobile clients.
    • Engineered a RESTful API delivering live Ethereum full-node data using Node.js, Express.js, and Web3.js.
  6. Information Professional Inc.

    Apr 2016 – Dec 2017

    PHP Web Developer · Quezon City, Philippines

    • Designed, built, and tested features for e-commerce websites.
    • Built and deployed a custom CRM system from the ground up.
    • Developed API services powering companion web and mobile applications.
    • Integrated Facebook, Google, and NetSuite APIs to sync data across platforms.
  7. Self-Employed

    June 2015 – Apr 2016

    Freelance Web Developer · San Jose City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines

    • Delivered contract web development projects on WordPress and CodeIgniter for a rotating client base.
    • Managed ongoing server administration and site maintenance via cPanel.
  8. eGlobalMD Web Services & Solution

    June 2013 – June 2015

    PHP Backend Developer · Quezon City, Philippines

    • Built dynamic websites optimized for page performance and usability.
    • Partnered with the dev team to resolve defects and ship feature improvements.
    • Completed detailed back-end development tasks on schedule.
    • Executed QA testing to surface defects before release.

Studies

Central Luzon State University

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija · 2013

Technical skills

Languages & Markup

  • PHP
  • JavaScript
  • HTML5
  • CSS3

Frameworks & Libraries

  • Laravel
  • CodeIgniter
  • ReactJS
  • Next.js
  • Express.js
  • jQuery
  • Bootstrap

CMS & E-commerce

  • WordPress
  • Magento
  • Shopify

Backend & Data

  • Node.js
  • MySQL
  • RESTful APIs
  • JSON

Tools & Workflow

  • Git
  • cPanel / Plesk
  • Photoshop
  • AI-Assisted Development
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