Michael Ilao

hi, i'm michael ilao

Welcome to my site, I am a full stack developer based out of Toronto, ON. Currently am working freelance and contracts building web-based solutions using React.js, Next.js, Express.js and MySQL. If you're looking to build a project, message me on one of my socials below!

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Experience

Full Stack Developer

May 2021 — Present
Independent Contractor
React.js
Express.js
MSSQL
IIS
Next.js
Vercel
Tailwind CSS
  • Planned, designed, and developed a cloud-based web app to replace existing inventory and sales system using React.js, Express.js, and MSSQL, reducing the current work process time by 75% and enabling multiple users to access it concurrently.
  • Integrated third-party RFID and live-pricing API, resulting in a 40% decrease in inventory and pricing discrepancies and a more accurate tracking of physical inventory.
  • Proactively debugged and resolved production issues on IIS, ensuring 99% website availability and delivery of weekly updates for high client satisfaction.
  • Redesigned and developed company website using Next.js and Vercel, resulting in an increase of 30% in traffic through improved SEO techniques.
  • Successfully optimized mobile layout using Tailwind CSS, resulting in an 80% improvement in performance and enhancement of the overall user experience.
  • Integrated Tina.io, a lightweight headless CMS to reduce current overhead costs by 65%.

Application Developer

May 2021 — August 2022
MHIRJ
Azure
Docker
React.js
Python
SQL
Okta
.NET
React.js/Flask
  • Managed Azure Services and DevOps Repos and created CI/CD pipelines using Docker, ensuring seamless integration and collaboration among development teams, resulting in efficient software delivery and improved development tine by 50%.
  • Designed and developed customer-facing web tools using React.js and Python, generating over $20K in monthly revenue.
  • Successfully overhauled existing tools, leveraging Azure SQL to achieve an 80% improvement in SQL query performance on tables with 2M+ records.
  • Spearheaded migration of on-premises services to Azure environment, collaborating with network specialists to ensure security compliance and app scalability.
  • Implemented Okta and SSO functionalities into .NET and React.js/Flask apps to improve user access management and overall security.

Full Stack Developer

May 2020 — August 2020
Todotoronto
React.js
Express.js
MySQL
Stripe.js
Figma
  • Developed a robust e-commerce web app using React.js, an Express.js backend, and a MySQL database, delivering a seamless user experience and driving business growth.
  • Implemented a secure and reliable payment solution using Stripe.js, allowing partnering with local businesses for initial revenue generation.
  • Worked closely with design and marketing teams to create new features and user interfaces using Figma, resulting in visually appealing and user-friendly enhancements.
  • Successfully launched the beta to 1000+ users and 20+ partnering businesses, demonstrating effective project development and delivering a high-quality product to a significant user base.

Project Control Officer

September 2019 — April 2020
CGI
Jira
Confluence
Python
Selenium
  • Streamlined project governance using Jira and Confluence, resulting in a 75% reduction in deployment delays due to governance issues.
  • Implemented an automated IT ticket-submission process using Python and Selenium, accelerating submission speed by 50% and improving overall efficiency.

B.Eng. in Software Engineering

September 2017 — April 2023
McMaster University
  • Top 10 in Impact Engineering Showcase 2018.