Van Dexter Balbuena devbalbuena

👨‍💻 About Me

Hi, I'm Van — a full-stack engineer from Agusan del Norte, Philippines. I specialize in designing and engineering high-throughput, multi-role web applications from architecture to deployment.

With an early background in competitive visual arts 🎨, I focus heavily on the intersection of clean system architecture, intuitive UI/UX, and AI automation.

🌱 Currently building: AskDocPH — an intelligent healthcare consultation platform connecting patients and medical specialists.

🚀 Featured Projects

AskDocPH — AI-powered platform connecting patients to healthcare experts. Streamlines healthcare access through intelligent matching and real-time consultation.

Kausap AI — Conversational AI automation platform designed to enhance customer engagement and support services at scale.

⚡ Fun Facts About Me

🎬 Avid Watcher: When I step away from the screen, I'm usually hopping in front of another one to binge-watch movies and series.
🌍 Explorer & Foodie: I love traveling to new places, researching niche topics, and tasting different cuisines.
🎮 Gamer: I unwind by diving into video games, exploring virtual worlds, and taking on new challenges.
🎨 Artistic Background: Before my IT journey began, I was deeply involved in drawing and competed in art competitions during my early school years!

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  status: "Open to collaborate 🚀"
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