Open to work

Hello 👋 I'm Julia Rustia

BUILDING THE SYSTEMS. OPTIMIZING THE EXPERIENCE.

I am a computer science student with expertise in backend development and a strong interest in cloud computing.

I am inspired by the evolution of technology to solve real-world challenges, that's why I apply my technical skills and passion for problem-solving to build the systems that enhance user experiences.

Profile

Background

Education

Program

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

2022 - 2026

University

Polytechnic University of the Philippines

Sta Mesa, Manila

Achievements

President's Lister

What I Build With

Languages & Frameworks

Languages

  • Python, Java, C, PHP
  • HTML & CSS
  • JavaScript

Frontend

  • Laravel
  • Tailwind CSS

Backend & Tools

  • MySQL, SQLite
  • Git, Docker, APIs

Experience

Internships

Automobile Association of the Philippines

Full Stack Developer

February 2026 - Present

  • Developed a centralized accounting and budget management system, replacing multiple spreadsheets with one source of real-time financial data.
  • Engineered a budget module for fiscal year planning across departments, branches, and outlets with instant updates for monitoring and reporting.

Tools

Laravel Livewire MySQL

Lamina Studios LLC

Full Stack Developer

August 2025 - September 2025

  • Collaborated with AI and Data Science teams to build and deploy a logistics operations system on Heroku.
  • Implemented dashboards for vehicle management, driver tracking, and client request handling.

Tools

Laravel Flask Heroku

SMESoft Inc.

Backend Developer

July 2025 - August 2025

  • Built an e-commerce platform using PHP and MySQL for backend logic and Twig for frontend interfaces.
  • Executed frontend QA to resolve visual inconsistencies and layout issues before release.

Tools

PHP Twig MySQL

Community

Leadership & Activities

AWS Cloud Club PUP

Cloud Architecture Specialization Head Secretary

November 2024 - July 2025

  • Led cloud service workshops for 90+ members.
  • Created learning materials on VPC logging and monitoring.
  • Facilitated officer meetings for project coordination and workshop planning.

Tools

AWS VPC Monitoring Workshop Facilitation

Junior Backend Developer

November 2023 - July 2024

  • Implemented a secure password manager in Python with SQLite.

Tools

Python SQLite

Google Developer Groups PUP

Data and ML Team Cadet

November 2024 - July 2025

  • Completed courses on Google Sheets and Looker for data analysis and visualization foundations.
  • Strengthened Python proficiency using Pandas for data cleaning and manipulation.

Tools

Google Sheets Looker Python Pandas

Cisco NetConnect PUP - Manila

Networking Cadet

December 2024 - July 2025

  • Gained hands-on experience with Cisco Packet Tracer for virtual network design and configuration.
  • Practiced troubleshooting routers, switches, and access points in simulated environments.

Tools

Cisco Packet Tracer