Monching Desierto
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Monching Desierto

I build high-performance backends, ship AI-powered features, and craft elegant frontends.

Java/Spring · React/Vue · AI Integration — 4+ years turning complex requirements into production-ready systems.

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Full Stack Software Developer with 4+ 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.

4+Years Experience
10TOPCIT National Rank
1stAI Hackathon Winner
15Certifications
193+LinkedIn Connections
3Languages Spoken

3D Object Modeling through Phone Scan

Turn a camera-scanned object into a 3D model. Research project associated with Cebu Institute of Technology.

AccessJobs — AI-Powered Job Recommendation ↗

1st Place winner of the international Trae AI IDE: Zero Limits Hackathon (879 teams). Built an AI-powered job recommendation system with 95% accurate matches, intelligent resume parsing, and personalized career insights. Vibe coded with 4 international teammates.

AI Academy

Learn AI concepts with AI-generated courses. Built using AI-first development tools including Windsurf and Cursor to rapidly prototype and deploy educational content.

AI Search ↗

A Google-search-like web app powered by AI, built for intelligent query responses and semantic search.

Doong Express ↗

Online web store built with Vue 3 and Firebase, providing a seamless shopping experience.

Doong Island Hub ↗

The digital hub for everything Doong Island — making life easier for residents and enriching the experience for visitors.

Drone Speed & Movement Simulation

Application of Fuzzy Logic to Drone Simulation in the .NET Platform. Academic research project at CIT.

easeRequirements Jira Plugin (R4J) ↗

Performance optimization and migration of a major Jira Data Center & Cloud plugin. Achieved 70-80% API performance improvement through legacy tree structure migration and backend optimization. Successfully migrated the codebase from Java 8 to Java 17.

MobileScan — Depth Estimation

Android app from the STUST internship research: "Obstacle Detection and Monocular Distance Estimation on a Mobile Phone for the Visually Impaired and Blind."

Monocular Image Depth Estimation

Authored and published a research paper on monocular image object-depth estimation on mobile phones during internship at STUST, Taiwan. Focused on deep learning approaches for single-image depth prediction.

Neutrino AI

Advanced AI that handles your entire project lifecycle while you remain in control. Simply approve or refine AI suggestions for any project type — from software to novels, products to events.

Overseer — Flood Mapping App ↗

A flood mapping Android app that guides users to avoid floods. Built with Django backend and Android frontend.

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

Catalyst Outsourcing Private Limited ↗

Vibe Coder
  • 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

Ease Solutions ↗

Software Developer
  • 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
  • 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
Junior Software Developer
  • 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

lablab.ai ↗

Agentic AI Developer (Hackathon Project)
  • 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

Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology ↗

Intern AI Researcher
  • Authored and published a research paper on monocular image object-depth estimation on mobile phones
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%
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%
Platforms & APIs
Atlassian SDK / Forge
88%
Novita AI API
82%
RESEND API
78%
Tavus / Heygen AI
75%
Lark / Manus AI
75%
Services
AI Integration & AutomationCustom Software DevelopmentFull Stack DevelopmentPerformance Optimization
AI & Productivity Tools
Claude / OpencodeCursorGit & GitHubDockerMCP
Backend
JavaSpring BootJakarta EESpring Framework
Cloud & Hosting
CloudflareVercelGoogle Cloud (GCP)AWSVPSNamecheap
Frontend
AstroVueReactTailwind CSSTypeScript
Certifications
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Discovery Call

We discuss your project goals, requirements, and timeline. I ask the right questions to understand the scope and suggest the best approach.

02
Planning & Proposal

I outline the architecture, tech stack, milestones, and deliverables. You get a clear roadmap and fixed-price or hourly estimate before any work begins.

03
Development & Sprints

I build your solution in iterative sprints with regular demos and check-ins. You see progress weekly and can provide feedback at every stage.

04
Deploy & Support

I deploy to production, hand over documentation, and provide post-launch support. Your project is live, tested, and ready to scale.

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