About me
Hello, my name is Ricardo Chu.
I'm a software developer based in Ecuador with +4 years of experience building on the web across the JavaScript ecosystem.
I'm Electrical Engineer that jumped into the world of software development long time ago and I've been loving it ever since.
I used to be a graphic artist in my free time, you can take a look.
Skills
Development Core
Typescript, React, Node/Bun, PostgreSQL, Java, Git, Docker, Linux
Self-hosting
Self-host apps on a VPS, fronted through Cloudflare. Enjoy trying open source homelab tools.
Cloud
Object Storage (S3), Virtual Machines (EC2)
AI Tools
CLI: OpenCode + Claude Code, GUI: Cursor
Education
Currently
Self taught
February 2026 - April 2026
Course for AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate (SAA-C03)
Adrian Cantrill
March 2023 - December 2023
Backend with Java
Globant University
August 2021 - November 2021
Web Developer
ZTM Academy
November 2017 - January 2023
Electrical Engineer
Universidad Técnica Estatal de Quevedo
Articles
Sizing of a Photovoltaic System in the City of Quevedo for Residential Use
The sizing of a small photovoltaic system of a residence in the city of Quevedo is presented, with the objective of analyzing solar photovoltaic installations as a measure to promote the use of distributed generation in homes and the reduction of costs to be paid for electricity consumption.