Stanley Balakai

Full-Stack Software Developer

About Me

Hi, I'm Stanley Balakai, a software developer with a focus on creating efficient, impactful solutions. My path as a programmer has given me a unique perspective and a solid foundation in adapting to new challenges and technologies.

What drives me is the constant evolution of tech—there's always a new framework to master or a more elegant approach to discover. I thrive on transforming abstract concepts into functional, user-friendly applications.

When I'm not coding, I balance my technical work with other pursuits—cooking, staying active through sports and fitness, exploring outdoor trails, playing card games, and enjoying good food with good company.

I believe the best code comes from collaboration. So whether you're looking for a developer or just want to chat about the latest in tech, reach out—I'm always up for building something meaningful together.

Career Goal

My professional goal is to continue growing as a Full-Stack Developer while specializing in creating intuitive, accessible, and scalable web applications. I aim to leverage my technical expertise and problem-solving skills to contribute to innovative solutions that make a meaningful impact on users' lives. Long-term, I aspire to lead development teams and mentor emerging developers while staying at the forefront of technology trends.

Resume Highlights

A summary of my professional experience and skills

Key Skills

  • Full-Stack Web Development (React, Node.js, Express)
  • RESTful API Design and Implementation
  • Database Design and Management (SQL, MongoDB)
  • UI/UX Design Principles
  • Test-Driven Development
  • Agile Development Methodologies

Experience Overview

  • 3+ years of software development experience
  • Led development of multiple web applications from concept to deployment
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver customer-focused solutions
  • Actively participated in code reviews and implemented feedback to improve code quality

Technologies

this is some of the stuff i've worked with

React
Node.js
Express
MongoDB
PostgreSQL
MySQL
Python
PHP
C#
Django
Java
Astro js
Next.js
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
TypeScript
AWS
Netlify
Vercel

Projects

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Canada Distribution Centres

Next.js, React, Tailwind CSS, TypeScript, MySQL, Amazon RDS, Vercel.

3D World

React Three Fiber, Three.js, React, Tailwind CSS

Mood Tracker

React, Tailwind CSS, TypeScript, Express, MongoDB, AWS

LoL-DB

React, Redux, Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, Mongoose

Python Text-Based RPG

Python, Object-Oriented Programming

ASP.NET MVC Web Application

ASP.NET MVC, C#, Entity Framework, SQL Server, Bootstrap