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Mark Chriztopher Marilag

@markmarilag

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Backend-oriented Full Stack Developer with 7+ years of experience.

Philippines

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that values mentorship, innovation, and work-life balance.

I am a Senior Full Stack Developer with over 7 years of hands-on experience, specializing in backend development while also excelling in frontend technologies. My journey has been marked by a commitment to delivering high-quality features and mentoring junior developers, ensuring that best practices in clean code and maintainability are upheld.

Throughout my career, I have successfully led teams, conducted code reviews, and defined technical standards across various projects. My expertise in modern PHP frameworks like Laravel, coupled with my proficiency in frontend technologies such as Vue.js, has enabled me to contribute significantly to SaaS platforms and marketplaces. I thrive in collaborative environments, where I can communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to drive projects forward.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Software Developer

Jellow

Sep 2022 - Jan 2025 (2 years 4 months)

As a Software Developer at Jellow, I maintained code quality, ensured timely feature delivery, and participated in project planning. I focused on reducing technical debt and improving legacy systems while collaborating with team members to enhance overall productivity.

PHP Laravel Docker AWS Git Agile TDD

Full Stack Developer

Performativ

Nov 2021 - Sep 2022 (10 months)

At Performativ, I implemented features based on client requirements, emphasized testing, and conducted code reviews. I collaborated closely with the team to ensure high-quality deliverables and contributed to the migration of core application code to improve performance.

PHP Laravel AWS Lambda Docker Agile TDD Code Review Git JavaScript

Full Stack Developer

Appetiser Apps

Mar 2020 - Oct 2021 (1 year 7 months)

As a Full Stack Developer at Appetiser Apps, I developed web applications, collaborated with project managers, and ensured code quality through pair programming. I also created CI/CD pipelines and participated in design reviews to align technical solutions with client needs.

PHP Laravel CI CD Agile Docker Git JavaScript API Development

Full Stack Developer

Metadata Computer Systems

May 2018 - Mar 2020 (1 year 10 months)

At Metadata Computer Systems, I developed web applications, collaborated with project managers, and ensured client satisfaction through effective communication. I also monitored server health and implemented new features based on client feedback.

PHP Laravel MySQL API Development Agile Git JavaScript Code Review

Frontend Developer

Dontworry

Sep 2017 - Nov 2017 (2 months)

As a Frontend Developer at Dontworry, I collaborated with designers and backend developers to create responsive web applications. I refactored legacy code and ensured brand consistency while improving the overall user experience.

JavaScript HTML5 CSS3 Responsive Design Refactoring Git Agile Testing

Backend Developer

Rothko Creative Marketing Agency

Jul 2016 - Dec 2016 (5 months)

At Rothko Creative Marketing Agency, I built and maintained RESTful APIs and custom CMS solutions using Laravel. I collaborated with the team to optimize SQL queries and ensure high performance of web applications.