Mark Robert Apoya

Full-stack web developer who pairs hands-on PHP/MySQL/JavaScript development with technical SEO expertise — building sites that don't just work, but rank and convert.

Magna Cum

Laude BS Information Technology graduate with experience spanning freelance web development, university systems administration, and executive operations support. Track record of taking projects from concept to deployment independently: designing database schemas, building the application layer, and optimizing for search visibility, while adopting AI-assisted workflows to move faster without cutting corners. Comfortable working across technical and non-technical environments, from client-facing freelance work to executive office operations.

Web Developer at Freelance / Contract (2023-08 – Present)

• Designed and shipped full-stack web applications end-to-end using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL, and XAMPP for local development environments, handling everything from database schema design to front-end implementation.
• Built and customized Shopify storefronts for small business clients, including theme edits, layout customization, and third-party app integrations to extend store functionality.
• Applied technical SEO practices — canonical URLs, JSON-LD structured data, semantic HTML markup, and page-speed optimization — to improve organic search visibility for client sites.
• Used AI-assisted development and prompt engineering to accelerate coding, debugging, and technical documentation, shortening turnaround time on client deliverables.
• Architected and built a Biodiversity Documentation Database System from the ground up, integrating Google Maps for location-based species records and a multi-step approval workflow for submitted entries (see Key Projects).

Executive & Technical Assistant — Internship at Northern Iloilo State University (2026-01 – 2026-05)

• Designed and built a PHP/MySQL document logging system for the Office of the University President, replacing manual paper-based tracking with a searchable digital record (see Key Projects).
• Delivered executive administrative support, including calendar management, meeting coordination, and handling of confidential records and correspondence.
• Served as on-site technical liaison for the office, troubleshooting software and hardware issues and maintaining day-to-day IT systems.
• Streamlined document workflows through database-driven automation, reducing reliance on manual, paper-based processing steps.
• Worked directly with office staff to map the existing manual process before translating it into database schema and application logic.

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology – Northern Iloilo State University (2026) — Magna cum laude