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ZeanKurt

MY PERSONAL PORTFOLIOLOADING
Zean Kurt Balboa

About

Building digital products and visual stories.

I turn ideas into usable web products, creative systems, and visual stories that connect technology with real communities.

I work across full-stack development, Web3 experiments, and creative production, building interfaces that feel fast, clear, and useful. Most of my work sits where product thinking, engineering, and visual storytelling need to meet.

Recent work includes portfolio designs, campus projects, hackathon builds, blockchain community projects, event coverage, and branded visual assets for teams that need both technical execution and stronger presentation.

Outside the code editor, I shoot and edit photos and videos through Studio Nomads, which keeps my frontend work grounded in composition, pacing, contrast, and how people scan a story on screen.

Projects
0+ builds
Events
0+ events
Education
0+ certs
Creative
0+ shoots

Projects

Software built for real use.

A selection of web systems, product builds, and blockchain work shaped by client needs, community projects, and practical delivery.

Salikop — Centralized Campus Org Event Management

2026 · Lead Developer

Salikop — Centralized Campus Org Event Management

A centralized platform for managing campus organization events — scheduling, registration, and coordination in one system.

TypeScriptNext.jsEvent ManagementCampus
LF Hub — Lost & Found

2025 · Full-Stack Developer

LF Hub — Lost & Found

Campus lost-and-found web app for reporting found items and browsing listings to reunite belongings with owners.

Next.jsSupabaseTailwind CSSPostgreSQL
NameThat

2025 · Co-Founder & Developer

NameThat

Web3 naming product co-founded to simplify on-chain identity — exploring cross-chain wallet naming for the Philippines builder ecosystem.

Web3StartupProductBlockchain
Dalisay — Automated Faculty Load Room Scheduler

2026 · Lead Backend Developer

Dalisay — Automated Faculty Load Room Scheduler

Database-driven web app for automating faculty load assignments and room scheduling in academic settings.

DatabaseSchedulingBackendAcademic
Beavr

2026 · Full-stack Developer Lead Backend Developer

Beavr

On-demand local services platform connecting customers with nearby verified specialists in real time.

Next.jsReactTypeScriptCSS Modules
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More projects9

2026 · Author

Next.js + Supabase Template

Production-ready starter with TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Supabase auth/data patterns, and lucide-react icons.

Next.jsSupabaseTypeScriptTemplate

2026 · Author

Next.js + Laravel Template

Full-stack monorepo starter pairing a Next.js client with a Laravel API backend and Sanctum authentication.

Next.jsLaravelSanctumTypeScript

2025 · Frontend / UI Developer

Capture The Block UI

A cyberpunk-styled blockchain game interface built with Next.js and Tailwind CSS for team-based gameplay, live states, and animated user flows.

Next.jsReactTailwind CSSTypeScriptUI/UX

2025 · Java Developer

Pollen Panic

A Pac-Man-inspired Java Swing arcade game with a butterfly-and-bee theme, maze movement, scoring, lives, powerups, and enemy AI behavior.

JavaSwingOOPGame DevelopmentDesktop App

2025 · Full-stack Developer

PlanPal

A prototype platform for transparent organization fund management with vaults, role-based access, contribution tracking, and escrow-style workflows.

Next.jsTailwind CSSSupabasePostgreSQLAuth

2026 · Java Developer

Stock Market Bubble Sort Visualizer

An object-oriented Java Swing application that visualizes Bubble Sort using stock market data, animated swaps, highlighted comparisons, and speed controls.

JavaSwingOOPData StructuresAlgorithms

2025 · Developer

FarmChain

A decentralized agriculture supply chain platform for Filipino farmers using blockchain provenance, smart contract marketplaces, and tokenized microloans.

Next.jsMotokoICPBlockchainWeb3

2023 · Bot Developer

Peppa's Shoppe Discord Bot

A Discord automation bot built for Peppa's Shoppe server with custom bot commands, server utilities, transcripts, and Aoi.js-based workflows.

Node.jsDiscord.jsAoi.jsBot DevelopmentAutomation

2022 · Bot Developer

StitchyBot

A Replit-ready Aoi.js Discord bot template with command handling, variables, status handlers, callbacks, music support, and a clean main file setup.

Node.jsAoi.jsDiscord BotReplitAutomation
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Experience

Work, events, and community builds.

From Studio Nomads and WebX to campus hackathons and blockchain communities, this is the work behind the portfolio.

Studio Nomads

work

Co-Founder, Photographer, Videographer & Editor

Nov 2025 - Present

Producing photo and video content for events and brands under the Studio Nomads collective. Creative...

WebX

work

Co-Founder & Full-Stack Developer

2026 - Present

Co-founded WebX, a web development team focused on building modern websites and web systems for clie...

Salikop

work

Lead Developer, Full-stack Developer, & Release Manager

Apr 2026

Centralized campus organization management platform built to streamline how student organizations op...

When In Manila

work

Featured Photographer

Apr 2026

Photography work under shot.by.zk was featured by When In Manila for capturing April's Pink Moon.

Blockchain Campus Conference

community

Frontend Developer

Sep 2025 - Dec 2025

Contributing frontend development and volunteering during the Blockchain Campus Conference.

NameThat

work

Co-Founder & Developer

Nov 2025

Building a Web3 naming product focused on simplifying on-chain identity for users and developers in...

Team1 Meetup @ Cavite, Philippines

community

Community Organizer

Sep 2025

Supported a local Avalanche Team1 meetup in Cavite focused on Web3 onboarding, networking, wallet se...

Philippine Blockchain Week 2025

hackathon

Top 10 Pitching Team

Jun 2025

Selected as part of a Top 10 team to pitch during Philippine Blockchain Week 2025, gaining experienc...

ICP HUB Philippines - IThink Hackathon

hackathon

Hackathon Finalist

Apr - May 2025

Competed in the IThink Hackathon and explored Internet Computer Protocol tooling and rapid product p...

Base Philippines

hackathon

Builder - Global Buildathon

May 2025

Participated in the Base Batches Global Buildathon, building within the Base ecosystem alongside PH...

Base Batches Global Buildathon 2025

hackathon

Best Pivot Award

May 2025

Received the Best Pivot Award with Team TryCatch Us after building and presenting a Web3 project in...

ICP HUB Philippines - iThink Hackathon

hackathon

Hackathon Finalist

Apr - May 2025

Reached the finalist stage in the iThink Hackathon while exploring Internet Computer Protocol toolin...

Technical Education and Skills Development Authority

work

Computer Systems Servicing NC II

Oct 2024

Earned TESDA NC II certification in Computer Systems Servicing, covering computer systems installati...

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Certifications

Uploaded credentials grouped by issuer, with direct file links for images and PDFs.

16 certs
TESDA6

  • Computer Systems Servicing NC II

    TESDA · Oct 2024

  • Introduction to CSS

    TESDA · Aug 2024

  • Installing and Configuring Computer Systems

    TESDA · Aug 2024

  • Setting Up Computer Networks

    TESDA · Aug 2024

  • Setting Up Computer Servers

    TESDA · Aug 2024

  • Maintaining Computer Systems and Networks

    TESDA · Aug 2024

Other10

  • eGOVPH Information Session Certificate

    eGov · March 16, 2026

  • Introduction to Intelligent Embedded Systems (COIL Programme)

    Course Certificate · November 14, 2025

  • Web3 Connect: A Cryptita Plays Event

    Cryptita Plays · Oct 2025

  • Base Build Calabarzon - LCC

    Base Philippines · Sep 2025

  • Base Build Calabarzon - NU Lipa

    Base Philippines · Sep 2025

  • Avalanche Team1 Meetup @ Cavite, Philippines

    Avalanche · Sep 2025

  • Version Control Essentials: Git & GitHub Workshop Certificate

    CSSO · May 30, 2025

  • Blockchain Decoders: Web3 Foundations & Smart Contract Development

    CSSO · May 13, 2025

  • Tech Nexus 2024 Certificate of Recognition

    Tech Nexus · December 7, 2024

  • OJT Certificate

    Municipality of General Emilio Aguinaldo, Cavite · September 21, 2024

Events

Structured event history across community town halls, workshops, meetups, conferences, and hackathons.

26 events
20266

Jun 21, 2026

Team1 x Pudgy Ice Cream Takeover

meetup
Carmen's Best Ice Cream - Mall of Asia
Team1 Philippines, Pudgy Penguins, and Pudgy Asia
Studio Nomads - Event coverage

Jun 20, 2026

Alt+Tab Festival 2026

conference
SMX Convention Center Manila
Philippine Blockchain Week
Attendee

Jun 20, 2026

MEXC Ventures After Party co-hosted by Alpha Intel

meetup
Club HYPE QC, Quezon City, Metro Manila
MEXC Ventures and Alpha Intel
Studio Nomads - Event coverage

Jun 20, 2026

Philippine Blockchain Week 2026

conference
SMX Convention Center Manila
Philippine Blockchain Week
Studio Nomads - Media Partner

Jun 19, 2026

The Human Side of AI: A Panel Discussion on Data Training

conference
Single Origin - MOA Square
Sean Cosep, Avalanche, and Dan Wang
Studio Nomads - Event coverage

May 8, 2026

Team1 Philippines x Gordon College CCS Tech Fest

conference
Olongapo Civic Center
Sean Cosep, Team1, and Gordon College CCS
Studio Nomads - Event coverage
202519

Dec 18, 2025

Base Philippines Community Townhall - Laguna

community
Umbria Mall, Old National Highway, Laguna
Base Philippines and Cryptita Plays
Community attendee

Nov 14, 2025

Blockchain Campus Conference Luzon 2025

conference
Cavite State University - Main Campus
The BLOCK and the Blockchain Campus Conference team
Frontend volunteer & event attendee

Nov 13, 2025

BCC 2025 Hacker House

hackathon
Cavite State University - Main Campus
The BLOCK and the Blockchain Campus Conference team
Frontend developer & builder attendee

Nov 11, 2025

Philippine Startup Week 2025

conference
Philippine Innovation Hub
Philippine Startup Week
Volunteer

Oct 25, 2025

Base Philippines Community Townhall - Cavite

community
Cafe BLK & BRWN - Trece Martires City
Base Philippines and Cryptita Plays
Community attendee

Oct 17, 2025

Based Friends Calabarzon - Antipolo

meetup
ALE Cafe
Cryptita Plays and Base Philippines
Attendee

Oct 6, 2025

Web3 Connect with Cryptita Plays

meetup
Kokok's Griddle & Grill
Cryptita Plays
Attendee

Sep 19, 2025

Base Philippines Community Townhall - Makati

community
BLOCKSPACE
Base Philippines
Invited attendee

Sep 15, 2025

Team1 Meetup @ Cavite, Philippines

meetup
The Zhang Place
Avalanche Team1
Attendee

Sep 13, 2025

Based Friends - Quezon

meetup
KAWA Lucena
Cryptita Plays and Base Philippines
Attendee

Sep 9, 2025

Base Build Calabarzon - NU Lipa

workshop
NU Lipa
Cryptita Plays and Base Philippines
Workshop attendee

Aug 15, 2025

Base Philippines Community Townhall - Makati

community
BLOCKSPACE
Base Philippines
Community attendee

Aug 11, 2025

Based Friends Cavite

meetup
Kura Cafe - Manggahan, General Trias
Kazel Tuazon and Base Philippines
Co-organizer, Co-host and attendee

Jun 27, 2025

Build Buddies - Manila

meetup
BLOCKSPACE
Meta Pool Philippines and Build Buddies
Builder attendee

Jun 10, 2025

iThink Hackathon Philippine Blockchain Week 2025

hackathon
SMX Convention Center Manila
Andrea Faith Alimorong and ICP HUB Philippines
Hackathon finalist

Jun 10, 2025

Philippine Blockchain Week 2025

conference
SMX Convention Center Manila
Philippine Blockchain Week
Hackathon finalist / event attendee

May 12, 2025

Based Space

community
BLOCKSPACE
Base Philippines
Attendee

May 9, 2025

Base Batch Workshop - Camarines, Philippines

workshop
Camarines Sur
Base Batch Workshop
Hackathon participant

Apr 21, 2025

Campus DEVCON

conference
Cavite State University - Main Campus
Marco Dalanon
Attendee
20241

Dec 6, 2024

Campus DEVCON Summit 2024 Tech Nexus

conference
University of Batangas - Lipa
DEVCON Philippines
Waitlist attendee

Skills

Tools for product, web, and creative work.

Full-stack development for websites and software products, paired with media production shaped by hackathons, client work, and hands-on builds.

Frontend

6
ReactNext.jsTypeScriptTailwind CSSHTML & CSSResponsive UI

Backend & Data

7
Node.jsLaravelSupabasePostgreSQLREST APIsSanctum AuthJava

Web3 & Blockchain

7
Base EcosystemAvalanche EcosystemSmart ContractsWallet IntegrationCommunity BuildingDeFi ConceptsOn-chain UX

Creative & Media

8
PhotographyVideographyPhoto EditingVideo EditingEvent CoverageVisual StorytellingContent ProductionCreative Photography

Tools & Workflow

11
GitGitHubVS CodeFigmaLinuxAgile / HackathonsGithub CopilotClaudeCodexGeminiChatGPT

Photography

Visual work under shot.by.zk.

Event coverage, portraits, and editorial frames — produced solo and with Studio Nomads.

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Portrait category showcase

232 frames

Portrait

Portrait sessions, editorials, and expression-led frames.

Event category showcase

301 frames

Event

Community events, campus activations, and live coverage.

Street category showcase

52 frames

Street

Candid public-space moments, urban detail, and everyday rhythm.

Creative category showcase

110 frames

Creative

Experimental compositions, concepts, and stylized visual studies.

Astrophotography category showcase

60 frames

Astrophotography

Night-sky studies, moon captures, and long-exposure celestial work.

Portrait category showcase

232 frames

Portrait

Portrait sessions, editorials, and expression-led frames.

Event category showcase

301 frames

Event

Community events, campus activations, and live coverage.

Street category showcase

52 frames

Street

Candid public-space moments, urban detail, and everyday rhythm.

Creative category showcase

110 frames

Creative

Experimental compositions, concepts, and stylized visual studies.

Astrophotography category showcase

60 frames

Astrophotography

Night-sky studies, moon captures, and long-exposure celestial work.

Follow @shot.by.zk and @officialstudionomads for latest shoots and Studio Nomads collaborations.

Contact

Open to collaborations, web builds, and photo/video work.

Reach out for software projects, hackathon teams, event coverage, or Studio Nomads inquiries.

Email me

Personal

Photography

Studio Nomads