Neil Francis Palmares

Hi, I'm Neil!

Aspiring Web Developer and DevOps Engineer.

Take a look around - you'll find more about me, the projects I've worked on, and the skills I'm building along the way.

About Me

I'm a Computer Science graduate with a passion for crafting intuitive, dynamic web experiences. I specialize in frontend development using React.js and thrive in a Linux-based workflow powered by Tmux and Neovim. That said, I’m equally comfortable working in cross-platform environments like Windows with Visual Studio Code.

While frontend development remains my primary focus, I’m actively expanding into backend technologies with JavaScript, TypeScript, and Go. I'm also deeply interested in DevOps practices and cloud infrastructure. My long-term goal is to become AWS certified and eventually earn the title of Kubestronaut - building scalable, cloud-native systems that are both resilient and efficient.

My background in C#, Java, and Python, gained through academic projects, enables me to adapt quickly across tech stacks and contribute to diverse development challenges.

Technologies

Most Used
These are my most used technologies.

Experience

September, 2024 - December, 2024

Intern - Construction Safety and Health Planning

Department of Labor and Employment - Region 6

During my internship at the Department of Labor and Employment - Region 6, I was assigned to the Construction Safety and Health Program (CSHP) unit. I provided general front desk support, assisting clients and answering inquiries. My responsibilities included reviewing and ensuring completeness of submitted CSHP documents, as well as maintaining and updating detailed records of CSHP applications.

February, 2024 - May, 2024

On-the-Job Trainee - IT & Network Operations

Office of Civil Defense - Iloilo Provincial Capitol - Region 6

During my On-The-Job training, I gained hands-on experience in IT and network operations, including the installation of CCTV cameras, setting up routers and PhoneLink, and configuring multiple displays into a single system unit. I also worked on network infrastructure tasks such as Ethernet cable crimping, NAS interface familiarization, and internet installation. Additionally, I developed skills in ArcGIS basics and geo-tracking, as well as OS installation for both Linux and Windows systems.

Projects

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My Portfolio

Personal portfolio website built with Astro, React, shadcn/ui, and Tailwind CSS. Hosted on AWS with GitHub Actions for deployment.
Built with: Astro , React , TailwindCSS , shadcn/ui , AWS
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MinPLate-Astro

Minimal Astro starter with vanilla CSS, TypeScript, Prettier, and ESLint preconfigured.
Built with: Astro , CSS , TypeScript
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Vistora

Vistora is a minimal, responsive image gallery built with Next.js, showcasing stunning photos powered by the Unsplash API. It features a sleek design with a light/dark mode toggle for an enhanced browsing experience.
Built with: Next.js , TailwindCSS , shadcn/ui , Unsplash API , Vercel
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Dotfiles

Collection of dotfiles for configurations of tools and environments I use.
Built with: Lua , Shell , Linux
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Archie

A custom Arch Linux installation script tailored to my personal setup but open for others to use. It automates installation with a Btrfs filesystem (LUKS-encrypted), systemd-boot, zramd, PipeWire, Hyprland, and other optimizations.
Built with: Shell Script , Arch Linux
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Debbie

A post-installation setup script for Debian 12 (Bookworm) that automates the installation and configuration of Nextcloud, Syncthing, and GeoServer—ideal for self-hosted cloud storage and geospatial applications.
Built with: Shell Script , Debian Linux

Education

2020 - 2024

Computer Science

Central Philippine University

I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Central Philippine University, where I specialized in Software Development in C#. My coursework also covered basic networking engineering, basic electronics and logic, database management, systems analysis, and software engineering. I particularly excelled in Web Development-related courses, which fueled my passion for building scalable and dynamic web applications.

Certifications

Commission of Civil Service Professional

October 15, 2024

Cybersecurity Essentials

December 17, 2023

Introduction to IoT and Digital Transformation

July 21, 2023

IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software

May 20, 2022