Activity: Prototype for Local Businesses
I am a dedicated and skilled Software Engineer specializing in mobile app development, backend systems, and creating secure APIs. With extensive experience in both SQL and NoSQL databases, I have a proven track record of delivering robust and scalable solutions.
Key Expertise:
Mobile App Development: I make high-quality apps for Android and iOS, ensuring they are easy to use and work well.
Backend Development: Skilled in designing and implementing backend systems using various frameworks and languages to support web and mobile applications.
Secure API Creation: Expertise in creating secure APIs, ensuring data integrity and protection across platforms.
Database Management: Experienced with SQL databases such as MySQL, and NoSQL databases like Firebase, managing data effectively and efficiently.
Technical Skills: Programming Languages: Java, Dart, Python, JavaScript, Kotlin, PHP
Frameworks: Angular, CodeIgniter, Flutter, Flask, Django
Database Systems: MySQL, Firebase
Cloud Platforms: AWS, Google Cloud Console
I love learning new things and taking on new challenges. I am always eager to work on projects that make a difference.
Find a Small Business or Establishment:
Start by looking for a small business or establishment that may benefit from having a website. You can search for local businesses on Facebook, or if you have friends or family members (kakilala or kamag-anak) who own small businesses, consider reaching out to them.
Contact the Business:
Once you’ve identified a potential business, contact them and ask if they are interested in having a website designed for them. Explain that you are offering to create a web design for their business and start with a low-fidelity prototype.
Schedule a Short Meeting:
Invite the business owner to a short meeting to discuss their requirements. Make sure to ask permission to record the meeting for reference. During the meeting, ask the following questions:
What services do they offer?
Gain a clear understanding of their business and the services they provide.Are they willing to have a web design created for them?
Confirm if they are interested in moving forward with the web design project.Are they willing to have the UI/UX design and website included in your portfolio?
Ask for permission to showcase the website and design work in your portfolio.Are they willing to participate in some surveys?
Check if they would be open to answering design surveys or user acceptance tests during the design process.Do they have additional requests for the website?
Ask if they want to add any custom sections or features to the standard website sections, which include:Landing Page: The main page that introduces the business.
About Page: A page that provides information about the business or its team.
Contact Page: A page where visitors can find contact information or fill out a contact form.
Blogs: If they want a blog section to share updates, news, or stories.
Services: A page listing the services they offer.
Record the Interview: ( Ask Permission First )
Record the meeting to capture all details accurately.
Transcribe the Meeting:
After the meeting, transcribe the recorded video and format it into a Microsoft Word document or Google Docs. Example:Me: Hi, how are you today?
Business Owner: I’m doing well, thanks for asking.
Upload the Video and Transcript:
Upload the recorded video file and the transcribed document to Google Drive.Share the Link:
Share the Google Drive link to the portal. Make sure to grant permission to view anyone with the link.
