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Monching Desierto

Java/Spring Boot · React/Vue · AI Integration — 5 years turning complex requirements into production-ready systems.

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Full Stack Software Developer with 5 years of experience specializing in high-performance Java backend systems and modern frontend technologies. I excel at architecting and optimizing both new and legacy codebases, with a proven track record in delivering significant performance improvements through algorithm optimization and refactoring.

My expertise spans the entire stack, encompassing Java/Jakarta EE, Spring, and relational databases on the backend, complemented by strong frontend skills inReact, Vue, and TypeScript. I ranked Top 10 nationally in theTOPCIT exam and passed the PhilNITS FE examination.

I won 1st Place in the international Trae AI IDE: Zero Limits Hackathon(out of 879 teams) with my global team PathFinders, building an AI-powered job recommendation system. I actively leverage AI coding tools and agents in my projects.

5Years Experience
10TOPCIT National Rank
1stAI Hackathon Winner
15Certifications
193+LinkedIn Connections
3Languages Spoken
Singapore · November 2025 — March 2026
Vibe CoderNovember 2025 — March 2026
  • Built and shipped features using AI-powered development tools
  • Tools: Lovable, Claude Code, Cursor, Playwright MCP, RESEND API, Manus AI, Lark, Tavus AI API, Heygen AI
Cebu, Philippines · June 2022 — Present · 4 years
Software DeveloperMarch 2024 — Present
  • Developed and maintained features for easeRequirements Jira Plugin (R4J) — Data Center & Cloud — using Java 8/17, Java/Jakarta EE, Spring, React, Vue, jQuery, Atlassian SDK & Forge
  • Consistently recognized as a top-performing developer in yearly evaluations; promoted from Junior to Mid-Level on first yearly evaluation
  • Spearheaded migration of legacy tree structure, achieving 70-80% performance improvement on APIs in both filtered and unfiltered trees
  • Optimized filtered tree loading time by 20% through backend enhancement before migration
  • Successfully migrated legacy Maven codebase from Java 8 to Java 17
  • Owned and resolved multiple backend performance issues for Jira Data Center Plugin
  • Wrote and optimized DB-agnostic SQL queries supporting PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Oracle across plugin features
  • Active participant in Agile (Scrum) — sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, PI Planning
  • Trusted backend developer and active member of the Backend Chapter, contributing to best practices and knowledge sharing
  • Exposed to Git, Jira Software, BitBucket; recently assisted by Junie AI
Junior Software DeveloperJune 2022 — February 2024
  • Developed and maintained features for easeRequirements Jira Plugin (R4J) using Java 8, Java EE, Spring, React, Vue, jQuery, and Atlassian SDK
  • Consistently recognized as a top-performing developer; promoted to Mid-Level on first yearly evaluation
  • Optimized filtered tree loading time by 20% through backend enhancement
  • Active participant in Agile (Scrum) development
  • Exposed to Git, Jira Software, BitBucket
Remote · June 2025
Agentic AI Developer (Hackathon Project)June 2025
  • Vibe coded a full web app project with 5 international members using Trae AI IDE and Novita AI API
  • Led the implementation of AI IDE usage and LLM model integration across the team
  • Established the vibe coding workflow: git branching, AI-assisted requirements planning, phase-by-phase implementation, bug fixing, and collaborative PR merging
  • Built the entire frontend and integrated Novita AI API
  • Demonstrated frontend features and development process to judges
Intern AI ResearcherApril 2021 — June 2021
  • Authored and published a research paper on monocular image object-depth estimation on mobile phones
I had the opportunity to work with Monching and he is the best in his role. He has really great knowledge in the tech and I find him very skillful. Not only that he is supportive and was always there to help me and teach the thing that I don't know.Aaryab Panta · Teammate, Trae AI Hackathon
I had the pleasure of working alongside Monching during the hackathon, where he served as a core frontend developer. His expertise in React.js and seamless integration of APIs played a pivotal role in bringing our solution to life. His technical depth, consistent GitHub contributions, and commitment to delivering quality work under tight deadlines was truly commendable.Hammad Zaheer · Teammate, Trae AI Hackathon
I wholeheartedly recommend Monching for any professional opportunity. Their skills, attitude, and dedication to their work make them an invaluable asset. I am confident that he will excel in any endeavor he will undertake.Kent Joshua Nesus · Colleague at Ease Solutions
I had the pleasure of collaborating with Monching during a recent hackathon, and I was genuinely impressed by his technical expertise and dedication, particularly in frontend development. He took the initiative to design and implement our project's initial UI/UX templates, setting a strong foundation for the entire team.Mirza Abdullah Tariq · Teammate, Trae AI Hackathon
Master of Science in Computer Science
Present
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
2018 — 2022Cum Laude · DOST Scholar
Awards
Top 10National Rank TOPCIT Exam1stRunner-Up, Java IT OlympicsChampionRegion VII Coding ChallengeCum LaudeGraduation Honors1stAI Hackathon Winner (Global)PassedPhilNITS FE ExaminationScholarDOST Scholarship
As Featured In
Backend
Java 8/17
95%
Java/Jakarta EE
90%
Spring
88%
REST APIs
92%
SQL & JPA/Hibernate
85%
Python
85%
Django
80%
Django Rest Framework
80%
Frontend
React
82%
Vue
80%
JavaScript ES6+
88%
TypeScript
78%
HTML/CSS
85%
AI & Tools
Claude / Opencode
92%
Cursor / Lovable / Trae / Junie
88%
Playwright MCP
85%
Git & Agile/Scrum
90%
Vibe Coding
88%
Jupyter Notebook
75%
Platforms & APIs
Atlassian SDK / Forge
88%
Novita AI API
82%
RESEND API
78%
Tavus / Heygen AI
75%
Lark / Manus AI
75%
Keragon
80%
Bitbucket Pipeline
80%
Bamboo Builds
75%
GitHub Actions
78%
Shopify
78%
Supabase
82%
Firebase / Firestore
75%
Redis
72%
Services
AI Integration & AutomationCustom Software DevelopmentFull Stack DevelopmentPerformance Optimization
AI & Productivity Tools
MCP
Backend
Jakarta EE
Cloud & Hosting
VPSDeployment
Frontend
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Deploy & Support

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