Helder Owen Bongcaras
About Helder Owen Bongcaras
Helder Owen Bongcaras is a skilled Software Engineer with expertise in multiple programming languages and frameworks, currently working at Sojern. He has a diverse professional background, including roles at Kaia Technology and TrustArc, and holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from Cebu Institute of Technology.
Work at Sojern
Helder Owen Bongcaras has been employed at Sojern as a Software Engineer since 2022. In this role, he applies his programming skills and expertise in various technologies to contribute to the company's software development projects. His responsibilities include collaborating with team members to design, develop, and maintain software solutions that meet business needs.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to his current position, Helder worked at Kaia Technology Ltd as a Frontend Engineer from 2020 to 2022. He also served as a Senior Software Engineer at TrustArc for 10 months in 2019. His tenure at TrustArc continued as he held the position of Software Engineer III from 2012 to 2019. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Software Engineer at Cebu Machine Intelligence Laboratories, Inc. from 2011 to 2012.
Education and Expertise
Helder Owen Bongcaras holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from Cebu Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2019 to 2021. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of the Philippines, completing his degree from 2006 to 2010. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in various programming languages and software development practices.
Technical Skills and Proficiencies
Helder is proficient in multiple programming languages, including JavaScript, Java, and C# .NET. He is familiar with revision control systems such as SVN and Git, and he has experience using various integrated development environments (IDEs) like Visual Studio Code, Webstorm, IntelliJ, Visual Studio, and Eclipse. Additionally, he has expertise in using Kubernetes for build and deployment processes and employs Agile methodologies in project management.
Database Management and Frameworks
Helder has a strong foundation in database management, with experience in PostgreSQL and MySQL. He is skilled in several frameworks, including AngularJS, GWT, XUL, and CodeIgniter. He also utilizes Apache Tomcat as a web container in software projects, enhancing his ability to develop robust applications.