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I’m John Vincent L. Macuto, a full-stack developer specializing in AI-integrated web applications with proven experience building scalable TypeScript/React solutions. I enjoy turning ideas into robust, user-friendly software and collaborating with teams to ship value.
Across my career, I’ve contributed to AI-powered chatbots, dashboards, and data-driven tooling, including volunteer work at BuildLess and a web developer internship at Buzzly. Outside of development, I’ve led operations and digital initiatives at McDonald’s Blenheim, and I’m passionate about mentoring and onboarding newcomers.
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Work Experience
Web Developer (Volunteer) at BuildLess
July 1, 2025 - PresentWeb development and UI improvements; built an AI-powered chatbot using Google Gemini API that generates React components from natural language descriptions; implemented Retrieval-Augmented Generation to improve AI code quality; architected a multi-collection Firestore schema to support real-time collaborative editing; improved template engine with reactive data binding; implemented a data protection system to prevent destructive updates (95% preservation).
Web Developer Intern at Buzzly
October 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Frontend development: built scalable web applications using TypeScript and Next.js to deliver a high-quality dashboard; contributed to frontend architecture and performance optimization.
Manager at McDonald’s Blenheim
September 1, 2021 - PresentPre-scheduled shifts, ensured operational standards and compliance; optimized staffing; reduced waste by 15% through data analysis; managed digital inventory tracking and automated reorder alerts; analyzed daily/weekly sales to identify trends; coordinated cross-shift communication.
Application Analyst at Eclaro Philippines
January 1, 2020 - July 1, 2021Provided efficient email and chat support to resolve client inquiries; tracked interactions in Salesforce; collaborated with cross-functional teams to escalate and resolve complex issues; trained team to achieve high CSAT; created and updated knowledge base articles.
Graphic Artist Intern at GoDigital Philippines
March 1, 2018 - June 1, 2018Created engaging designs for websites, logos, and promotions; used Adobe Photoshop to produce high-quality images and layouts; contributed to branding and production workflows.
Web Developer Volunteer at BuildLess
July 1, 2025 - PresentArchitected an AI-powered chatbot using Google Gemini API to generate personalized responses in natural language. Improved code quality by 40% by implementing a RAG system with contextual examples and enhanced a template engine with reactive data binding. Created a data protection system to prevent destructive code updates, achieving a 95% preservation rate. Developed a comprehensive prompt engineering system with 2000+ lines of structured AI instructions and focused UI improvements to assist beginner web developers with onboarding and usability.
Volunteer Web Developer at BuildLess
July 1, 2025 - PresentArchitected AI-powered chatbot using Google Gemini API generating personalized responses in user's natural language; improved code quality by 40% implementing a RAG system with contextual examples; enhanced main UI with reactive data binding; developed data protection system preserving 95% of code integrity; created a comprehensive prompt engineering system with 2000+ lines of structured AI instructions; enhanced onboarding experience for beginner web developers.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Polytechnic University of the Philippines
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019Technology Product Development Essentials Certificate (Levels 4-6) at Mission Ready HQ
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024Certificate in Technology Product Development Essentials (Level 4, 5, & 6) at Mission Ready HQ
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Polytechnic University of the Philippines
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019Technology Product Development Essentials (Levels 4-6) at Mission Ready HQ
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Polytechnic University of the Philippines
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019Qualifications
Technology Product Development Essentials Certification (Levels 4-6)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024Technology Product Development Essentials (Levels 4-6)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Professional Services
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