Dan Rowel Tan

Hello there, I'm Dan!

I'm a Software Engineer who's been around for over 15 years in the IT industry and in business. I started out as a firmware developer and transitioned to being a self-taught web developer, demonstrating adaptability and a passion for continuous learning.

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Experience

  • May 2024 - Present
    Owner - NihonList.com
    🌐https://nihonlist.com

    A website that provides a list of popular and trending destinations in Japan. I created this project using Honojs, HTMX, and DaisyUI running on Cloudflare Workers to serve as a Japan travel guide and directory for tourists.

  • Owner - story.drmt.io
    🌐https://story.drmt.io

    A website that generates a bedtime story in MP3 format based on the user input. I created this small project using Honojs and HTMX running on Cloudflare Workers to gain knowledge on how generative AI works.

    April 2024 - Present
  • April 2022 - April 2024
    Full Stack Web Developer - Zealium Media Ltd.

    I worked on two projects while I was at Zealium Media (thespike.gg and sportsboom.com). I worked mostly on the backend, which is based on CakePHP and MySQL, and eventually had to learn Reactjs and Nextjs to maintain the entire codebase of one of their websites.

  • Co-Owner - Brpy Kombucha

    I co-owned the business with my wife and managed the production of the beverages.

    October 2021 - June 2022
  • June 2020 - August 2020
    Software Engineer - Lanex Corporation

    I worked on the ReviewBuzz website. This was the first time I worked on microservice architecture and big data.

  • Software Engineer - Really Social Media Ltd.

    I designed several features for their platform. Implemented several chatbot features and integrated Apple Wallet to increase user engagement.

    March 2019 - April 2022
  • May 2018 - July 2020
    Co-Founder - The Volunteers PH

    I created a chatbot that gathers volunteers and allows people to look for blood donors in the Philippines.

  • Owner - Kuro Beauty Bar

    I created a soap brand and sold it online using Shopify, and I made a chatbot to acquire leads from Facebook ads.

    October 2017 - June 2019
  • July 2016 - January 2018
    Owner - Hala Laba Laundry Service

    I started a laundry business that accepts bookings online through a website and a Messenger chatbot.

  • Operations Manager - Green Magic Corp.

    I managed all IT-related work for the company.

    June 2015 - December 2018
  • April 2014 - May 2015
    Owner - Lazy Panda Food Services

    I started my first food and tea business with four employees.

  • Senior R&D Engineer - Advanced World Solutions, Inc.

    This was my first job as a firmware developer for Sharp's multi-function printer.

    May 2008 - June 2014
  • March 2008
    B.S. in Computer Engineering - Ateneo de Davao University

    I was just an average student who graduated without honors. I was just enjoying life, playing airsoft, computer games, and riding my mountain bike in my free time.