Hey — I’m
CA Carandan.
Software EngineerMANILA, PH
I build the unglamorous half of AI products — retrieval that returns the right passage, guardrails that actually hold, and a cost ceiling that keeps the thing shippable.
Right now that means agentic systems on AWS Bedrock. Before the agents, the fundamentals: React, Next.js, Node, TypeScript, and CI/CD that doesn't page anyone at 2am.
01Work
Latest role- SE I2025
- SDET I2024
- INTERN2023
02Stack
Full breakdownThe short answer to “what do you actually work in”.
- TypeScript
- Next.js
- React
- Python
- SST
- AWS Bedrock
- Strands Agents
- Claude Code
- Playwright
05GitHub
@hayseeeu03Projects
8 in totalContributed to
Someone else's product; the features listed are mine.
Own builds
Side projects and internship capstones — mine end to end.
04Recommendations
On LinkedInPeople I’ve shipped with.
CA is a very gifted engineer with natural curiosity and strong problem-solving skills. He has a very strong understanding of TypeScript, agentic AI, RAG and AI-assisted engineering. CA has also shown natural leadership skills, working as a team lead, and would be an asset to any engineering team.
Carl is a strong technical leader who consistently brings clarity, ownership, and practical solutions to complex challenges. He is dependable, collaborative, and someone the team can count on to get things done.
I had the opportunity to work alongside Carl as a fellow Software Engineer, where we collaborated on full-stack development, cloud solutions, workflow integrations, and AI integrations.
What stands out most about him is his strong technical foundation and exceptionally high coding standards. He is a thoughtful and highly capable programmer who consistently approaches problems with a focus on writing clean, maintainable, and reliable code. He has a strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals and can work effectively across different areas of the technology stack.
Beyond his programming skills, he is also someone who can take on complex integration and engineering challenges and work through them methodically. His experience with cloud technologies, workflow automation, and AI integrations makes him a well-rounded engineer who can adapt to modern technical requirements.
I would highly recommend Carl to any team looking for a strong software engineer with solid fundamentals, excellent programming skills, and a genuine commitment to engineering quality.
Read the whole thing on LinkedInI had the pleasure of working with Carl, and he was always some I can confidently rely on. He's a fast worker as well as a diligent developer. I was always impressed with his technical ability and the way he approaches work. He is always able to dive into a difficult problem and come out with practical solutions. He's a great teammate, diligent worker, easy to talk to, and very easy to teach. I would absolutely recommend him to any engineering team.
Read the whole thing on LinkedInI had the pleasure of working with Carl Anthony Carandan at Trajector, where I worked as an SDET II and had the opportunity to collaborate with him in his role as a Software Engineer.
Carl is a highly skilled and versatile engineer who is genuinely good at his craft. One of the things I appreciated most about working with him was his ability to work efficiently without compromising the quality of his work. He understands what needs to be done, adapts quickly to different challenges, and consistently makes sure his tasks are delivered on time.
From a QA and engineering perspective, Carl was also someone I could rely on when collaboration between development and testing was needed. He is responsive, dependable, and focused on getting things done properly.
I highly recommend Carl to any team looking for a capable, versatile, and reliable Software Engineer. I’m confident that his technical skills, work ethic, and ability to deliver will make him a valuable addition to any engineering team.
Read the whole thing on LinkedInI had the pleasure of working with Carl on several development projects, and I can confidently say that he is one of the most reliable and talented developers I’ve worked with. Whether collaborating with other developers or independently managing a project, he consistently delivers high-quality work and can be relied on to get the job done.
He has a strong foundation in full-stack and agentic development, with the ability to apply his technical knowledge effectively to real-world projects.
What stands out most about Carl is his ability and eagerness to learn new technologies. He diligently keeps up with emerging tools and technologies and makes it a point not only to understand them, but also to apply what he learns in practical ways. His curiosity, adaptability, and commitment to continuous improvement make him a valuable developer and teammate.
Read the whole thing on LinkedInI had the pleasure of working with Carl and can confidently say he’s one of the most hardworking and reliable teammates I’ve collaborated with. During our sprint cycles, Carl consistently delivered his assigned tasks on time, every time, a level of dependability that made planning and execution so much smoother for the whole team.
Beyond his work ethic, Carl is a genuine team player. He collaborates openly, communicates clearly, and is always willing to help others when they’re stuck. Whether it was jumping into a discussion to unblock a teammate or offering thoughtful input during sprint reviews, he consistently added value beyond his own deliverables.
Any team would be lucky to have Carl on board. I highly recommend him.
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06Record
What came out of the work — as a ledger, not trophies.
- SDET I · 202560%faster QA cycles
AI-driven QA tooling initiative across US and India teams — faster triage, test planning, and test case creation.
- SE I · 202560–75%less time hunting for answers
RAG knowledge base on Bedrock + S3 Vectors cut article lookup and query time for the whole product team.
- SE I · 202670%fewer manual handoffs
Event-driven Python integration wiring Jira and ConnectWise together through serverless workflows.
- SE I · 2026200+repositories under watch
Serverless security automation routing Dependabot alerts into Jira — patching delays down 50%.
- SE I · 202530–60%quicker PRDs
Chat-based PRD assistant for Product Managers built on Strands Agents and AWS AgentCore.
- SE I · 202515–25%cut from model spend
Prompt and routing discipline plus an AI cost dashboard giving leadership real-time visibility — no quality trade.
Awards
- Company Hackathon — 3rd PlaceTrajector · Aug 2025Agentic AI solutions for real business-process challenges in document processing.
- Best Intern Awardee & Best Intern ProjectGlobalTek BPO Inc. · 2024Recognized for outstanding internship contribution and project impact.
Certifications
- ITS Java CertificationCertiport ’21
- ITS Python CertificationCertiport ’21
- CCNA: Introduction to NetworksCisco ’22
- DevNet AssociateCisco ’22
Education
07Proof of Life
17 frames · 2023 — 2026The same work, with the people left in.
The internship
GlobalTek BPO Inc.Dec 2023 — Jul 2024The diploma
FEU Institute of TechnologyOct 2024The day job
GlobalTek BPO Inc.Dec 2024 — Sep 202608Contact
Manila · GMT+8Let’s ship something real.
Open to product engineering and applied-AI roles. I reply within a day.
Available for new work





