Full Stack | Back End | Teacher

Progress over perfection — I build, learn, and refine.

I'm Mat Mitcheil Ando — a developer who believes good software grows through learning, feedback, and constant improvement.

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What I bring to every project

Backend Engineering

Designing and building scalable APIs and backend systems with a focus on clean architecture, clear separation of concerns, and long-term maintainability. I structure service layers, data models, and business logic so they stay easy to extend as products grow.

Database & Infrastructure

Designing and optimizing relational and NoSQL data layers with MySQL, MariaDB, Firebase, and MongoDB. Comfortable with Linux servers and deployment pipelines.

AI Engineering

Integrating AI tools and APIs into real-world applications — from LLM-powered features and prompt engineering to automating workflows and using AI copilots to ship faster.

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Experience

Roles Behind My Growth

Glophics Web Design and Advertising

May 2024 – Present

Full-Stack Web Developer

Build and maintain full-stack e-commerce applications with Laravel and Nuxt.js, integrating multiple payment gateways and shipping providers for global transactions. Optimize backend and database performance, maintain Jenkins CI/CD pipelines, and collaborate with frontend and QA teams to ship reliable, scalable solutions.

LaravelNuxtJSPHPMySQLREST APIsAI

Cordova Public College

2022 – Present

Part-Time IT Instructor

Teach programming fundamentals and web development while mentoring aspiring developers toward real-world skills. Design project-based curricula and guide students through hands-on builds that prepare them for the industry.

JavaScriptPHPHTML/CSSMentoring

Self-Employed

2022 – Present

Freelance Web Developer

Designed and delivered end-to-end web applications for multiple clients, owning both frontend and backend development. Built Progressive Web Apps and revamped legacy WordPress sites, turning business needs into polished, maintainable systems built to scale.

Vue.jsFirebaseReactWordPressPWAAI

Project's involved

Musticker

Full-Stack Developer at Glophics PH Inc. building the checkout and order-management experience for MuSticker, integrating Korean payment gateways and admin order processing.

Core/Major Tasks:

Architected and developed a complete checkout system, delivering a smooth purchasing experience from cart to payment completion.
Integrated PayApp and Toss Payments to enable secure and reliable payment processing.
Built an order management module for administrators to monitor, track, and manage fulfillment workflows.
Created detailed order processing interfaces to improve operational efficiency and order handling.

A mockup design referenced from a ecommerce system I worked with.

E-commerce System with Admin Features

BackEnd Developer at Glophics PH Inc. working on Laravel(API) and NuxtJs(frontend) for stickerjapan.com and 6 other similar e-commerce system.

Core/Major Tasks:

Integrate, maintain, enhance, and implement 3D Secure authentication in selected payment methods (Airwallex, Paypal, Zeus).
Improve Checkout logic, restructure code, and optimized the flow.
Develop Shipping System and integrate dynamic Shipping Courier Automation based on availability (FedEx, UPS, DHL).
Created Rest APIS, Optimized Queries, Fixed Bugs reported by QA, and solve frontend logics.
Deployed updates in testing and production servers and Created Deployment Automation using Jenkins.

Jenkins CI/CD pipeline dashboard for automated deployments

Deployment Automation System (Jenkins)

Engineered CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins to automate deployments to testing servers, reducing manual work and accelerating release cycles.

Core/Major Tasks:

Engineered CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments to testing servers.
Automated build and deployment processes to reduce manual tasks.
Improved deployment consistency and accelerated testing cycles.

Point of Sale system interface built for local stores

Point of Sale Platforms

For local clients, I build Point of Sale systems for different stores using Vue.js and Firebase — dynamic POS solutions ready to scale as their businesses expand.

Core/Major Tasks:

Created a Progressive Web Application that is responsive in web and mobile.
Implemented a dynamic system ready for multiple branches when the business grows.
Simple Admin Features with sales report and inventory system.
Real-time feature because of Firebase/Firestore.
Maintain and enhance features based on clients needs.

Static Documentation Websites for Learning

As a part-time IT Instructor in my beloved alma matter. I develop static websites and use it as a learning guide for my students all through out the semesters.

Core/Major Tasks:

Created a static websites in any topic based on the course syllabus created.
Simplified the content and making sure students will easily grasp and understand the subject.
Conduct research and point out the important keypoints a student should learn.
Encourage students to grow, help them love the field, and provide proper guidance and consultation.
Constantly update the content of the websites and try to simplified everything for fun.
Still building static websites passionately.

Freelance availability

Work with me and my trusted team for a smooth, end-to-end build

I only accept a handful of projects where I know we can deliver real value. I collaborate with a small, reliable team across strategy, design, development, and QA, making the process simple and stress-free for you. You get a ready-to-launch product without juggling different teams.

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