I am a passionate senior full-stack engineer with 15+ years building and scaling web platforms. I specialize in JavaScript/TypeScript, React/VueJS/NextJS, Node.js, Python Django, PHP Laravel, AWS and GCP. I thrive on mission-driven work that serves people and the planet. I bring ownership-driven engineering, a thirst for learning, and a craft that sweats the 1% that makes great products. I’m committed to building robust systems, mentoring others, and delivering high-impact software.

Manuel Perez

I am a passionate senior full-stack engineer with 15+ years building and scaling web platforms. I specialize in JavaScript/TypeScript, React/VueJS/NextJS, Node.js, Python Django, PHP Laravel, AWS and GCP. I thrive on mission-driven work that serves people and the planet. I bring ownership-driven engineering, a thirst for learning, and a craft that sweats the 1% that makes great products. I’m committed to building robust systems, mentoring others, and delivering high-impact software.

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I am a passionate senior full-stack engineer with 15+ years building and scaling web platforms. I specialize in JavaScript/TypeScript, React/VueJS/NextJS, Node.js, Python Django, PHP Laravel, AWS and GCP. I thrive on mission-driven work that serves people and the planet.

I bring ownership-driven engineering, a thirst for learning, and a craft that sweats the 1% that makes great products. I’m committed to building robust systems, mentoring others, and delivering high-impact software.

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Language

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Work Experience

Full-Stack Developer at Stockkee
June 1, 2018 - Present
Sole engineer on a cloud-based retail SaaS platform — built and maintained the entire stack: Vue.js/Next.js frontend, Laravel API, and AWS infra (EC2, RDS, S3). Architected and deployed Node.js and Python Lambda microservices on AWS serverless, enabling scalable asynchronous processing. Built complex React/TypeScript admin dashboards with AG Grid, custom cell renderers, dialogs, CSV uploads, and role-based access control. Implemented JWT authentication and org-scoped API queries across a Laravel backend. Set up disaster recovery, monitoring, and 24/7 availability; introduced CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments.
Website Manager at Market Forces
December 1, 2020 - Present
Managed and optimized multiple web platforms supporting Australia’s leading finance-sector climate advocacy campaigns. Led Laravel and WordPress projects focusing on performance, security, and UX; introduced CI/CD workflows. Built a Django/DRF Xero accounting backup tool with Docker, MariaDB, scheduled cron jobs, and OAuth 2 integration. Collaborated with designers, campaigners, and engineers to ship high-impact digital tools.
Lead Software Engineer at Intuition SoftTech Australia
August 1, 2018 - Present
Directed software architecture and DevOps pipelines for client projects spanning full-stack web and cloud deployments. Mentored developers in secure coding, CI/CD automation, and cloud deployment strategies.
Web Developer at RARE Voices Australia
October 1, 2023 - March 1, 2026
Delivered accessible, performant web platforms ensuring WCAG AA/AAA compliance for a disability advocacy organization. Mentored developers and enforced modern PHP/WordPress coding standards through structured code reviews. Strengthened security posture following Australian Government cybersecurity guidelines; conducted system audits and implemented SEO and speed optimizations.
Full-Stack Developer at Film & Television Agency
December 1, 2019 - October 1, 2020
Built a WordPress CMS with Laravel and Vue.js admin tooling; set up AWS EC2/NGINX/MySQL/PHP-FPM environments.
Webmaster/ Developer at Greenpeace Australia Pacific
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2017
Managed large-scale CMS environments (WordPress, Drupal) across a decade of mission-driven digital campaigning. Developed interactive campaign web apps in PHP, C#, and JavaScript; built a bespoke donation form integrated with PayPal, Stripe, and NAB.

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Qualifications

Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate
January 11, 2030 - April 12, 2026
Penetration Testing with Kali Linux
January 11, 2030 - April 12, 2026
Certified Ethical Hacker (EC-Council)
January 11, 2030 - April 12, 2026
Web Master & Web Design Certification
January 11, 2030 - April 12, 2026
Advanced Web Application Technologies with MS Visual Studio (C#)
January 11, 2030 - April 12, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Education