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Software Engineer · AI & Automation Engineer

Software engineer bridgingenterprise systems,automation, and AI-powered tools.

3 years of experience across Oracle SaaS ERP platform systems, client-facing web apps, process automation, AI tools, and Copilot Studio chatbots.

About

I am a Software Engineer with 3 years of experience across enterprise backend services, data pipelines, Oracle SaaS ERP platform systems, and AI-powered internal tools. I enjoy translating business problems into scalable, reliable systems that improve team productivity.

At Maxx Potential, I handled client work for HHHunt and Altria, creating web apps, automating operational processes, building AI tools, and creating Copilot Studio chatbots for business teams. I am based in Santee, California and open to San Diego or remote roles.

Work Experience

San Diego, US (Remote)Website

Maxx Potential

AI & Automation Engineer II

  • Built a brand compliance validation platform using FastAPI and PostgreSQL that automatically reviews social media content for fair housing violations, branding standards, and accessibility issues.
  • Designed and delivered multiple AI-powered internal tools for HHHunt business units, including HR, Marketing, and Operations, improving process efficiency, data accessibility, and decision-making.
  • Built and maintained enterprise-grade chatbots and AI agents (e.g., HR knowledge assistants, marketing collateral selectors) using Copilot Studio, Power Platform, JavaScript, Python, and API-based integrations.
  • Designed a test suite for evaluating AI chatbot accuracy, reducing test runtime by over 90% through concurrent processing.
Metro Manila, PHWebsite

Oracle

Associate Software Developer

  • Developed and maintained RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot for enterprise-level applications.
  • Increased automated test coverage to at least 80%, ensuring code reliability and performance.
  • Managed SaaS products leveraging Java, SQL, JavaScript, and tools like GIT and Perforce.
  • Conducted spike investigations to identify scalable solutions for complex technical problems.

Graduate Developer

  • Gained proficiency in Oracle ERP and Oracle ADF frameworks through intensive training programs.
  • Resolved customer-related issues by analyzing SQL databases and StackTraces.
  • Collaborated in Agile Scrum teams using Jira to track project progress and deliverables.
  • Delivered key contributions to feature development and successful project rollouts.
Metro Manila, PHWebsite

Yousource Inc.

Software Engineer Intern

  • Designed and executed QA automation tests to improve software quality.
  • Documented testing procedures for repeatability and smoother knowledge transfer.
  • Used C++ and Linux Bash scripting for backend QA tasks.

Education

Manila, PhilippinesWebsite

Mapua University

B.S. in Computer Engineering

Specialization in HP Unix Administration
Academic Scholar
GWA: 2.01 / 1.00
GPA equivalent ≈ 3.4

Skills

Core technologies grouped by area of focus.

Programming Languages

  • Java
  • Python
  • C/C++
  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript

Frontend

  • React

Backend & Frameworks

  • Spring Boot
  • FastAPI
  • Oracle ADF
  • Oracle SaaS ERP
  • REST APIs
  • JDBC

Data & Databases

  • PostgreSQL
  • SQL

AI & Automation

  • Copilot Studio
  • Power Platform
  • AI Chatbots
  • Process Automation

Tools & Systems

  • Git
  • Perforce
  • Linux
  • Windows

Projects

Selected projects spanning portfolio UI, interactive web tools, and backend API development.

Personal Portfolio Website

Designed and built this responsive portfolio with reusable Next.js sections, theme support, a sidebar contact flow, downloadable documents, and an interactive floating toolkit with page annotations, magnifier, calculator, and virtual keyboard tools.

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Next.jsReactCSSResponsive UIInteractive Tools

Spring Social Media Blog API

Developed a micro-blogging backend with authentication, registration flows, session management, and scalable data access patterns.

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Spring BootJDBCJPAREST API

Financial Reports

Sep 2022 – Mar 2024 · Oracle

Developed tools that present the financial health of the company and communicate key information. Created workbooks and graphical charts to organize data, utilizing advanced accounting features including multicurrency support and report-to-report drill down. Utilized SQL queries and API testing tools to validate data accuracy and synchronization. Collaborated with front-end developers and database administrators to identify and resolve data discrepancies.

JavaSQLJavaScriptWindowsLinux

Soil Quality Monitoring System using Low-Powered Wireless Sensor Network

May 2021 – Jan 2022 · Mapúa University

Created a low-powered IoT wireless sensor network for monitoring soil quality. Implemented a power management technique utilizing the sleep mode feature of the Wi-Fi module. The system measures soil properties, verifies if values are in the appropriate range, and notifies the user when values are out of range.

C++C#CSQLWindowsLinux