Career Journey • November 18, 2025
From Information Systems student to product-minded engineer
My growth came from combining formal Information Systems study with freelance shipping, system design, and practical automation work.
- Information Systems
- Full-Stack Developer
- Product Builder
Foundation first
Studying Information Systems gave me a systems lens early: how data, process, people, and software connect.
The transition
Freelance work under amakodev forced me to convert theory into delivery:
- define the business problem
- choose a practical architecture
- ship a reliable version quickly
- iterate based on use
What stayed constant
I still use the same core loop:
- Understand operational friction.
- Build small but robust systems.
- Capture lessons and improve the architecture.
Why this matters
That loop is exactly what startups need from a Full-Stack Developer and Product Builder operating in uncertain environments.
Related Projects
Mobile App
Japp
Built a TypeScript Expo Router application with authenticated route gating, Firestore subscriptions, and device-feature integration.
Web Application
Grind City Empire
Developed a browser-based interactive system with persisted state, upgrade/economy mechanics, modular stores, and richer product logic.
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