Lance D. Penascosa
Welcome to my portfolio website! I'm a passionate developer with expertise in web technologies and a keen eye for design. I love creating beautiful, functional, and user-friendly digital experiences.
My skills include:
- Front-end development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
- Responsive web design
- UI/UX principles
- Problem solving and debugging
My Projects
E-commerce Website
Developed using Visual Studio 2022, this POS system streamlines sales transactions, inventory management, and customer data tracking. With a user-friendly interface and robust features, it enhances business operations and improves customer satisfaction.
Task Management App
A productivity application for managing tasks with drag-and-drop functionality, due date reminders, and team collaboration features.
College 4 U Mobile Application
A Flutter-built mobile app serving as a comprehensive online repository of schools in Iloilo City, providing users with a centralized platform to explore and discover various educational institutions and their offered courses.
Work Experience
Frontend Developer - Raket Launcher
- Developed responsive web applications using React and TypeScript
- Collaborated with UX designers to implement pixel-perfect interfaces
- Optimized application performance, reducing load times by 40%
- Mentored junior developers in best practices and code reviews
Web Developer Intern - Primof
- Assisted in building and maintaining client websites
- Implemented new features using JavaScript and CSS animations
- Conducted website testing and debugging
- Participated in agile development processes
Freelance Web Designer
- Designed and developed websites for small businesses
- Created branding materials including logos and style guides
- Provided SEO optimization and content strategy
- Managed client relationships and project timelines
My Certificates
CCNA: Introduction to Networks
Completed the foundational course from Cisco Networking Academy, covering network fundamentals, IP connectivity, and network security basics.
Google IT Support Professional
Gained skills in troubleshooting, customer service, networking, operating systems, and security—the core fundamentals of IT support.
Responsive Web Design
Certified by freeCodeCamp for proficiency in HTML5 and CSS3, including modern techniques like CSS Flexbox and CSS Grid for responsive layouts.
Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
Demonstrated foundational knowledge of cloud concepts and Microsoft Azure services, including cloud security, privacy, and pricing.
CompTIA Security+
A global certification that validates the baseline skills necessary to perform core security functions and pursue an IT security career.
My Blog
Getting Started with React Hooks
React Hooks have revolutionized how we write React components. In this post, I'll walk through the basics of useState and useEffect, two of the most commonly used hooks. We'll explore how to convert class components to functional components using hooks, and discuss some best practices to avoid common pitfalls...
The Power of CSS Grid
CSS Grid has become my go-to layout tool for complex web designs. Unlike Flexbox which is one-dimensional, Grid allows for precise two-dimensional control over your layouts. In this article, I'll demonstrate how to create common layouts with Grid, share some responsive design techniques, and compare when to use Grid versus Flexbox...
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