Full-stack development
- React and Astro interfaces
- Tailwind design systems
- Server-rendered applications on Cloudflare Workers
Founder Profile
Stephen Rey Agustinez
Founder, Full-Stack Developer, and AI Automation Architect
Stephen designs and builds the technical systems delivered through DevLab Studios — from customer-facing interfaces and backend services to APIs, databases, AI workflows, and operational automation.
He is also open to suitable remote employment, contract, and technical collaboration opportunities.
Stephen Rey Agustinez
Full-Stack Developer & AI Automation Specialist
Open to remote employment, contract, and collaborationAbout
Full-stack developer and AI automation specialist building end-to-end systems across React and Astro interfaces, Java and Laravel services, REST APIs, SQL-backed data flows, n8n workflows, and AI agents. I connect every layer from customer experience to operational handoff so systems remain useful, reliable, and maintainable.
What Stephen builds
Backend and APIs
- Java and Spring Boot services
- Laravel applications
- REST APIs and webhooks
- SQL data models and migrations
AI automation architecture
- n8n, Make, and Zapier orchestration
- AI-assisted classification and drafting
- Human-in-the-loop approval steps
Operations and delivery
- CRM and third-party integrations
- Dashboards and reporting workflows
- Deployment, documentation, and handoff
Technical skills
- Java
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- PHP
- SQL
- HTML + CSS
- Spring Boot
- Laravel
- REST APIs
- API Integrations
- ReactJS
- Next.js
- Tailwind CSS
- PostgreSQL-style schema design
- Google Sheets
- Airtable
- n8n
- Make.com
- Zapier
- HighLevel
- Git + GitHub
- Postman
- Vercel
- AI-assisted workflows
Education
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City
2019 - 2023
STEM Strand
Liceo de Cagayan University - Senior High School, R.N.P. Blvd., Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City
2017 - 2019
Achievements & Responsibilities
System Integrator / Programmer, Design 2 - Thesis
Design and Development of Air Pollution Monitoring System in University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines (2023).
Front-end Developer, Capstone Project
Fishing Ban Report App for Lanao del Norte (2021-2022).
Certifications
Professional
CCNA: Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation
June 2022
Google Technical Support Fundamentals
February 2023
Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools & Cyber Attacks
September 2020
Using Google Forms to Analyze User Research Data
2020
OWASP Top 10: Securing Web Applications
2025
CCSP 2019: Identity & Access Management
June 2025
CCSP 2019: Application Development & Security
June 2025
Platform Training
No Code Automation with Zapier
Technical Virtual Assistants PH
November 25, 2025
No Code Automation with Make.com
Technical Virtual Assistants PH
December 2, 2025
AI Automation with n8n
Technical Virtual Assistants PH
December 16, 2025
HighLevel CRM
Tara AI Community+
June 24, 2026
Experience
September 2024 - Present
Technical VA Work Experience
AI Automation Architect (Freelance / Part-Time)
Self-Employed - Remote
Designed, built, and optimized automation workflows for small businesses using Make.com, Zapier, n8n, and HighLevel.
June 2025 - June 2026
Professional Experience
Full Stack Developer
Accenture - eBloc 2, W Geonzon St., Cebu City, Cebu
Develop and maintain backend solutions for enterprise and client-facing websites and applications using Java, Spring Boot, and RESTful APIs.
September 2024 - June 2025
Professional Experience
Process Engineer I
ONSEMI - MEPZ 1, IBO, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu
Handled electroplating process operations.
January 2024 - July 2024
Professional Experience
Manufacturing Engineer I (A 6-Month NCG Program)
ONSEMI - MEPZ 1, IBO, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu
Designed, built, and implemented stand-alone web applications to greatly improve manufacturing execution.
Tools & Platforms
React
Tailwind CSS
Vite
React Router
GitHub + Git
Cloudflare Pages
Zapier
Make (Integromat)ReactTailwind CSSViteReact RouterGitHub + GitCloudflare PagesZapierMake (Integromat)
n8nGoogle Workspace
Notion
AirtableAPI Integrations
OpenAI / AI Tools
GoHighLevel
n8nGoogle WorkspaceNotionAirtableAPI Integrations
OpenAI / AI Tools
GoHighLevel
Astro
Claude
Postman
Spring Boot
Next.js
TypeScript
JavaScriptAstroClaudePostmanSpring BootNext.jsTypeScriptJavaScript
Git
Vercel
PHP
JavaRetell AI
Twilio
SQL / Databases
GitVercelPHPJavaRetell AI
Twilio
SQL / Databases
Selected technical projects
The same projects are written up as business systems — problem, architecture, and operating behavior — on the Work page.
Employment and collaboration
Stephen is open to suitable remote full-time, part-time, and contract roles, as well as technical collaboration. Recruiters and hiring managers reach him directly — the form is a short employment inquiry, not the business qualification process.