Employment Preferences
Availability:
Part Time
Preferred Timezone:
Australian Western Standard Time
Australian Central Standard Time
Australian Eastern Standard Time
New Zealand Daylight Time
Hourly & Monthly Rate:
(inclusive of service fee)
*Plus GST for Australian Businesses
Part Time: $USD 13.12 per hour or $USD 1136.92 per month
Remote Staff Recruiter Comments
Martin Rupert (Bert/Robert) Bulquerin is a high-caliber Mobile and Full-Stack Web Developer with hands-on experience engineering scalable internal applications, enterprise employee engagement systems, and client-facing digital platforms. He demonstrates strong versatility transitioning seamlessly from native/cross-platform mobile architecture to full-stack web application development. Operating with an autonomous and output-driven mindset, he brings a high level of technical proficiency, strong problem-solving capabilities, and a reliable technical infrastructure, positioning him as an excellent fit for demanding development initiatives.
Work Experience & Industry Exposure
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Possesses professional software engineering experience across the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Operations Management, and IT Services industries.
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Currently working within the business operations and technology solutions sector, developing internal digital tools and supporting software products for external clientele.
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Core experience includes:
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Designing, building, and deploying internal enterprise mobile applications
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Developing interactive employee engagement tools, including corporate rewards, perks, and dashboard modules
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Full-stack web application development, maintaining front-to-back functionality for internal operations and external client deliverables
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Adapting existing codebases and software architecture to suit evolving client requirements and internal toolsets
Career Highlights / Relevant Projects
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Successfully engineered and launched an internal employee portal and mobile application featuring an end-to-end rewards and perks management dashboard to streamline workforce recognition.
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Transitioned successfully from a dedicated mobile development role to a full-stack developer, taking charge of comprehensive web-based applications and diverse client-facing software systems.
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Managed simultaneous development cycles while maintaining flexible production schedules, consistently delivering requirements under output-based benchmarks.
Skill Proficiency + Tech / Software Proficiency
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Development Competencies: Mobile Application Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Dashboard & Internal Tool Architecture, System Integrations
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Work Approach & Delivery: Agile/Output-Driven Delivery, Autonomous Execution, Technical Problem Diagnostics
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Hardware & Technical Setup: High-performance primary workstation running Windows 11 powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D processor, 32 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD, and an NVIDIA GeForce graphics card, backed by a secondary laptop for mobile work.
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Network & Redundancy: High-speed internet connection of 400 to 500 Mbps, supported by an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) backup system; fully amenable to time-tracking and screen-monitoring software.
Work Availability / Schedule Specifics
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Availability: Available to start immediately (ASAP) with zero rendering requirements for part-time arrangements (20 hours/week). (Note: Requires a standard 30-day rendering period if transitioning to a full-time role).
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Shift Preference: Highly adaptable and able to align with Australian day-shift or mid-shift hours (starting around 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM Philippine Time) due to schedule flexibility in his current arrangement.
Senior Software Development Engineer II
Industry:
Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO
Employment Period:
January 2020 to November 2026 (81 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Led end-to-end development of internal platforms including mobile apps (iFix, XtendOps Rewards) and web-based systems that streamlined daily business operations across departments
• Architected and shipped scalable web applications and SaaS-style client solutions using TypeScript, React, Node.js, and PostgreSQL
• Designed and implemented AI-powered Smart Agents leveraging OpenAI and Anthropic Claude APIs to automate repetitive workflows, reducing manual processing overhead
• Built and maintained RESTful and GraphQL APIs with real-time capabilities via WebSockets, supporting high-concurrency use cases
• Drove frontend architecture decisions across projects, implementing component-based design patterns with React and Svelte for improved reusability and maintainability
• Optimized database queries, API response times, and overall application performance through profiling, indexing strategies, and codebase refactoring
• Mentored junior developers on best practices in code structure, version control workflows, and modern JavaScript/TypeScript patterns
Mobile Developer
Industry:
Computer / Information Technology (Software)
Employment Period:
November 2017 to January 2020 (26 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Developed and delivered multiple mobile applications across enterprise, utility, and gaming domains using Java and Dart (Flutter)
• Shipped key projects: iProtech (v1 & v2), WeAreAyala (HCX), Remarkable Roxas, Shutl, Nex.Us
• Built responsive, performant mobile interfaces with optimized rendering and smooth navigation for Android platforms
• Integrated REST APIs and third-party SDKs for authentication, push notifications, and analytics
• Collaborated directly with stakeholders and design teams to translate business requirements into production-ready features
Junior Developer
Industry:
Computer / Information Technology (Software)
Employment Period:
October 2016 to April 2017 (6 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Maintained and enhanced Java-based backend applications and internal web systems
• Supported API development, data integration, and production issue resolution across internal tooling
IT Instructor Part Time
Industry:
Education
Employment Period:
June 2015 to March 2016 (9 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Under an educational institution, taught Computer Fundamentals, Java, C#, Database Management Systems, and Animation VENTURES Nexus Cloud Services -- Co-Founder & CEO | nexuscloudservices.org
• Co-founded a SaaS and software development company delivering cloud-based solutions for SMBs
• Building a multi-tenant scheduling platform (Svelte 5, SvelteKit, Tailwind CSS, PostgreSQL, Vercel) with multi-branch management, real-time staff tracking, RBAC, and subscription billing
Field of Study:
Computer Science/Information Technology
Major:
Computer Science
Graduation Date:
January 1, 2015
Located In:
Philippines
License and Certification: :
N/A