Michael Mariano

Experienced Software Engineer with over 7 years of experience in IT and software development, with a passion for creating innovative and scalable web solutions.

Proven track record in the computer software industry, focusing on full-stack development and software infrastructure.

With a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, possess a solid understanding of software design patterns and architectural principles.

Collaborative team player who values clean, maintainable code and clear documentation.

Continuously seek opportunities to improve systems using best practices in development, DevOps, and automation.

Senior Full Stack Engineer

Self-Employed Jan 2025 - Present

Architected and implemented end-to-end web applications using cutting-edge AI-assisted development platforms such as Bolt.new, Lovable.dev,

Replit, and Cursor to accelerate delivery while maintaining high code quality and scalability.

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Designed robust backend services leveraging Supabase's edge functions, Row-LevelSecurity (RLS), and advanced authentication workflows

(OAuth, JWT) to ensure secure, performant, and maintainable systems.

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• Employed modern deployment pipelines with Vercel and Netlify, incorporating CI/CD best practices for seamless, zero-downtime releases.

Spearheaded the integration of Al-driven automation tools to optimize software development lifecycle processes, including automated code generation ,intelligent debugging, and test automation.

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Utilized Al to enhance developeAI-drivenivity by automating repetitive coding tasks, enabling rapid prototyping, and facilitating continugeneration,eintelligent machine learning-assisted code reviews and refactoring suggestions.

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Engineered highly customizable Shopify e-commerce solutions, utilizing Liquid templating, Shopify APIs, and webhooks to extend platform capabilities and integrate third-party services such as payment gateways, inventory management, and marketing automation tools.

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• Implemented responsive UI/UX designs with performance optimization to maximize conversion rates.
• Applied best practices in SEO, accessibility, and security to deliver enterprise-grade online stores.

Advocated and implemented software engineering best practices including modular architecture, component-driven development, state management with React Query and Context API, and thorough testing strategies (unit, integration, E2E).

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• Experienced in Agile methodologies and cross-functional collaboration to align solid technology solutions with business goals.

Senior Full Stack Engineer

Cognitus Oct 2023 - Jan 2025, Dallas, Texas, United States

Played a pivotal role in the enhancement of the AI-driven Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platform and mobile version, LambdaX, which boasts enterprise-grade integration capabilities, a responsive and adaptive user interface, and a robust suite of functionalities tailored for modern contract management workflows. This project built with react and react native.

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Architected an advanced Rich Text Editor leveraging the Lexical framework (React, TypeScript), similar to platforms like Google Docs and

PandaDoc.

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This editor incorporates features such as real-time collaborative editing, sophisticated redlining mechanisms, and Al-driven autocomplete functionalities, all seamlessly integrated into the LambdaX ecosystem.

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Developed and integrated a context-aware autocomplete and suggestion engine within the rich text editor and workflow management tools,

significantly optimizing the efficiency of business contract processes through intelligent contextual recommendations and predictive text capabilities.

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Engineered and implemented high-performance RESTful APIs utilizing FastAPI and Django, ensuring seamless interoperability between the Rich

Text Editor, Workflow Management panel, and backend services.

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• This design facilitates efficient data exchange, enhances user interactions, and supports scalable architecture.

Designed and established a robust Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipeline utilizing Azure DevOps, which streamlines the development lifecycle, automates testing and deployment processes, and enables efficient migration strategies for continuous delivery of updates and features.

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Full Stack Developer

Webiny Jan 2020 - Aug 2023, United Kingdom

Contributed to the development of a student community platform for both web and mobile applications utilizing React.js, React Native, and

Firebase.

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• This project facilitated seamless communication and user interaction through real-time data synchronization and efficient state management.
• Engineered a Progressive Web Application for a furniture retailer, delivering an engaging and high-performance shopping experience.

Leveraged React and Service Workers to enable offline access, caching strategies, and responsive design, ensuring optimal performance across devices.

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Developed an advanced web and mobile application for health monitoring and fitness coaching, incorporating real-time analytics and RESTful

APIs built with Vue.

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• This application enables users to track health metrics, providing insights through data visualization and personalized coaching recommendations.
• Focused on scalable systems and modular architecture, utilizing design patterns that promote maintainability and extensibility.

Implemented Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform to automate the provisioning and management of cloud resources, enhancing deployment efficiency and consistency across development and production environments.

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Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams ,employing Agile methodologies and participating in Scrum ceremonies to ensure timely project delivery.

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• Fostered a culture of continuous improvementeams, employingfeedback, optimizing development workflows.

Software Engineer

CodeUpStart Aug 2018 - Jan 2020, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Developed distributed microservices using Python (FastAPI), ensuring scalability and high availability with global load balancing configured via

Azure Traffic Manager.

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Processed over 1 million daily records using asynchronous programming in Python (asyncio and Celery) , optimizing performance for highvolume data pipelines and background task processing.

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Built robust platform APIs for Microsoft Edge extensions using Python and JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks, enabling seamless storage synchronization and persistent messaging for extension developers.

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• Built an internal web application using PHP and Laravel to analyze user search behavior, summarizing key insights for the business.
• Developed cross-platform applications using React, React Native, enabling seamless user experiences on both iOS and Android.

Implemented features such as real-time data synchronization, push notifications, and responsive UI design, enhancing user engagement and functionality

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Developed a Python-based Companion App leveraging machine learning models to provide smartphone diagnostics and insights when connected to Windows desktops, enhancing device monitoring and user feedback.

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Software Engineering Intern

IBM Philippines Oct 2017 - Aug 2018, Philippine

• Focused on frontend development with React and Angular, building reusable components from Figma designs.
• Implemented responsive layouts and collaborated with UI/UX teams to refine user experience.
• Contributed to bug fixing and enhancements across multiple web applications.
• Assisted in maintaining backend systems, resolving issues in Python (Django) and Laravel projects.
• Worked with API integrations and debugging to ensure smooth frontend–backend communication.
• Gained experience in team collaboration, code reviews, and following agile workflows.

Bachelor's Degree (B.Sc.) in Computer Science

Ateneo de Manila University • Mar 2013 - Apr 2017