Resume

Cloud Engineer | Senior Full Stack Developer with expertise in AWS, CI/CD, React.js, Node.js, and Python. Passionate about building scalable solutions and delivering exceptional user experiences.

Summary

Mark Balanay

Results-driven Cloud Engineer and Senior Full Stack Developer with a focus on cloud technologies, microservices, and scalable solutions. Expertise in AWS, React.js, Node.js, and Python.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

2017 - 2021

University of the Philippines, Diliman

My primary interest is cybersecurity, but I chose computer science to build a deeper understanding of systems, from user interaction to machine code, essential for protecting information effectively.

Certificates

AWS Certified solutions architect

Sep, 2021

Docker Certified Associate

Apr, 2018

Professional Experience

Cloud Engineer | Senior Full Stack Developer

10/2023 - Present

Web Synergies, Singapore

  • Event-Driven Systems: Designed and implemented an event-driven bulk purchase order system using AWS SNS and SQS, enabling seamless scalability and efficient handling of increased workloads.
  • Microservices Architecture: Engineered a microservices architecture utilizing AWS Lambda and API Gateway, leading to a more agile development process and improved scalability for client applications.
  • Real-Time Data Processing: Implemented real-time data processing with AWS Kinesis, allowing clients to handle large data streams seamlessly and enhancing decision-making capabilities.
  • User Interface Development: Built responsive user interfaces using React.js and Material-UI, providing a consistent and intuitive user experience across multiple platforms.
  • Infrastructure Optimization: Optimized cloud infrastructure with Terraform and Serverless framework, enabling version control and automated deployment, reducing provisioning time and minimizing human error.

Web Developer

06/2022 - 09/2023

Symph, Philippines

  • Web Application Development: Developed and maintained web applications utilizing PHP and Node.js, optimizing performance for enhanced user experience.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and implement data-driven solutions for clients in the fintech sector.
  • Fintech Solutions: Engaged in fintech development projects, focusing on payment processing systems and financial data analytics, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
  • Code Quality Assurance: Conducted code reviews and implemented best practices in software development to maintain high-quality code.
  • Cloud Technologies: Utilized cloud technologies to enhance application scalability and reliability.

Senior Web Developer

11/2017 - 06/2022

Proudcloud, Manila, Philippines

  • Built scalable backend APIs with Node.js, Express.js, and PostgreSQL.
  • Utilized MongoDB and optimized database performance with indexes.
  • Deployed applications using Docker for environment consistency.
  • Created a logging system using AWS DynamoDB, PHP, and TypeScript, reducing access time by 60%.
  • Contributed to frontend development with React.js and Vue.js.