About me
Hi, my name is Mark Gil and I'm a creative person. :)
For me, creativity is not just a hobby or a skill—it's a way of life.
It's the freedom to dream, to experiment, and to push the boundaries of what's possible.
Whether I'm sketching a doodle on a napkin, composing a melody in my head, or brainstorming solutions to a complex problem,
I find joy in the act of creation itself.
But being a creative person isn't always easy.
It requires patience, perseverance, and a willingness to embrace uncertainty.
It means being comfortable with the discomfort of not knowing, of making mistakes, and of learning from failure.
Yet, despite the challenges, being a creative person is immensely rewarding.
It's about finding beauty in the mundane, finding inspiration in the everyday,
and finding fulfillment in the act of bringing something new into the world.
So, yes, I'm a creative person. And I wouldn't have it any other way.
Projects that I worked on.
Capstone Project
Professional Experience:
A passionate software developer mainly worked as a Back-End Developer with a penchant for turning ideas into elegant, efficient solutions.
With a solid foundation in various programming language such as Javascript,Python,C,C++,C# and other OOP Languages,
I've had the privilege of working on a variety of projects.
Throughout my career, I've embraced challenges head-on, leveraging technology to solve complex problems and deliver high-quality
software solutions.
Ascendion
Client: Cebu Pacific Air
July 07, 2024 - July 31, 2025
(computation in progress)
- Engineered enterprise-grade APIs in Apigee, fortifying data security while enabling lightning-fast, seamless communication across distributed systems and mission-critical platforms.
- Designed and led the development of powerful APIs for web applications, making sure data flows smoothly and efficiently from start to finish.
- Enhanced backend performance and functionality for new software applications by skillfully refining code and building with Node js , driving faster, more reliable results.
- Javascript
- Google Cloud - Apigee API Management
- REST API
- Node js
- Postman
Skills:
TechMahindra
Client: MasterCard Inc.
January 12, 2023 - January 14, 2024
(computation in progress)
- Proficiency in Node js and JavaScript, with a strong understanding of asynchronous programming and event-driven architecture.
- Implemented new features with Fastify or similar Node.js frameworks, and a focus on performance optimization and low latency which reduced API response time.
- Implemented robust back-end with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and Object-Relational Mappers (ORMs) (e.g., Objection.js, Sequelize) for data modeling and query optimization.
- Followed the best practices in software development for agile environments and prototype to quickly test out new ideas and experiments.
- Provided support for legacy system.
- Proficiency in writing unit tests and integration tests using Jest or other testing frameworks.
- Implemented batch processing script using Python for scripting tasks, data processing, or automation.
- Javascript
- Python
- Git
- Aws
- PostgreSQL
Skills:
First Performance Corporation
February 14, 2022 - January 11, 2023
(computation in progress)
- Build RESTful applications in Node js in professional SaaS environment.
- Build scalable backend systems and APIs and delivered top-quality code.
- Identify performance bottlenecks and optimize API endpoints, database queries, and overall system architecture for scalability and efficiency.
- Create clear and comprehensive API documentation for internal and external use, including endpoint descriptions, request/response formats, and authentication mechanisms.
- Write unit tests and integration tests using Jest to ensure the reliability and stability of the APIs across different scenarios and edge cases.
- Added new features in existing APIs using Node.js
- Collaborated with the professional team ensuring to deliver the needed service on time.
- Javascript
- Python
- Git
- AWS
- PostgreSQL
Skills:
Aruze Global Shared Services Philippines
July 21, 2019 - October 21, 2021
(computation in progress)
- Proficiency in C and C++ programming languages, with a deep understanding of language features, memory management, and performance considerations.
- Collaborated with the development team and ensured the effectiveness of the existing software.
- Knowledge of software engineering principles and best practices, including object-oriented design, design patterns, and code refactoring techniques..
- Works with different projects and successfully completed within the allotted time.
- Evaluated game software and debugged with well-structured code in C, C++ platform and Linux environment.
- Reported status of project titles regularly to immediate superior, discuss action plans, resolve team issues, and disseminate management decisions on schedules.
- C+
- C++
- Unix