Virac, Catanduanes, Philippines

John Bola

Software Developer & Photographer. I build web systems by day and chase light with a camera the rest of the time.

DEV + PHOTO · TEACHING SINCE 2016

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About

Instructor, developer, and photographer

I'm a software developer, photographer, and videographer based in Catanduanes, Philippines. Since 2016 I've taught computer science as an Instructor at Catanduanes State University, while building web systems and Learning Management tooling for the university on the side. I hold a BS in Computer Science and a Diploma in Multimedia Arts. After earning 30 units toward a Master's in Information Systems at Bicol University, I found my curiosity pulling toward the more technical side of computing — so in 2025 I started a Master of Science in Computer Science at Mapua University, focused on Applied Machine Learning and AI.

Experience

  • Instructor I

    Catanduanes State University

    2016 – Present

  • Instructor

    Catanduanes Colleges

    2012 – 2015

  • Instructor

    Christian Polytechnic Institute of Catanduanes

    2013 – 2014

Education

  • Master of Science in Computer Science

    Mapua University

    2025 – Present · 27 units earned · Focus: Applied Machine Learning & AI

  • Master in Information Systems

    Bicol University

    2019 – 2024 · 30 units earned

  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

    Catanduanes Colleges

    2004 – 2008

  • Diploma in Multimedia Arts

    Systems Technology Institute, Caloocan

    2009 – 2011

Development

  • PHP / Laravel
  • Livewire
  • Python
  • Android App Development
  • MOODLE LMS Administration
  • Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Creative

  • Photography
  • Videography
  • Multimedia Arts & Editing

Teaching & Ops

  • Computer Science Instruction
  • Project Management
  • Computer Server Setup & Networking

Certifications & Training

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Beginning Laravel 10: From Novice to Professional Udemy — TutsPrime · 2024
Project Management 101 MSTConnect Educational Consultancy · 2024
Cybersecurity Competency Framework DICT · 2023
Setting-up Computer Servers TESDA · 2023
SMART Android Mobile Apps Development for Beginners TESDA · 2023
Python Programming Essentials Training DICT · 2021
Cybersecurity for Small Business DICT · 2021
Training on the Implementation of the MOODLE LMS Catanduanes State University · 2020

Selected Projects

Systems built for Catanduanes State University

CritiQ

A tracking hub that pins every draft, comment, and grade to one centralized dashboard.

Laravel · Livewire · Tailwind · MySQL

IT Training Center (ITTC)

The tech-education arm of Catanduanes State University, offering digital literacy, web & software development, and data/machine learning training to students and the community.

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BeaconLMS

Learning Management System built for Catanduanes State University to run online courses, assignments, and grading.

Laravel · Livewire · MySQL · Tailwind CSS
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CatSU Accounting System

Internal accounting and financial records system for Catanduanes State University.

Laravel · MySQL · Bootstrap

CatSU Dormitory System

Dormitory management system for tracking student boarders, room assignments, and dormitory records.

Laravel · MySQL · Bootstrap
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Let's work together

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