About Me
Professional Full Stack Developer and Systems Engineer
As a Full Stack Developer and Systems Engineer based in the Philippines, I bring production-level expertise across Laravel, Symfony, NestJS, and React. I specialize in backend architecture, scalable SaaS platforms, and enterprise web applications that integrate data, automation, and operations into unified systems.
My work spans multi-tenant SaaS development, RESTful API design, database optimization (PostgreSQL, MySQL), and DevOps automation with Docker and CI/CD pipelines. I've delivered mission-critical systems for education, e-commerce, professional associations, and internal enterprise tools—building secure, maintainable, and high-performance solutions.
Available for remote work, freelance projects, and technical partnerships. Open to structured collaborations and long-term engineering opportunities focused on building intelligent, scalable business infrastructure.
Professional Experience
My journey in building scalable systems, optimizing databases, and delivering impactful solutions across various industries.
Full Stack Developer
ClouDesk Pty. Ltd
- Led backend development for MemberPulse, a multi-tenant SaaS platform serving professional associations across Australia — CPD tracking, job boards, events, sponsorships, and directories
- Integrated Stripe, Xero, HubSpot, and PayPal APIs for cross-tenant payment processing, CRM synchronization, and automated invoicing
- Built computer vision pipelines using Ultralytics YOLO to automate product classification and employee tracking for warehouse operations
- Stabilized PG Pay, a high-value e-commerce platform for precious metals — resolved critical transaction reliability issues and payment edge cases
- Maintained and extended educational platforms for ICOM International School (Malaysia) and a China-based internal learning system using Laravel
- Stack: Symfony, PostgreSQL, Bootstrap, Vultr, OAuth2, Bitbucket CI/CD
Software Developer (IT Systems)
EduQuest Inc.
- Re-architected LMS infrastructure, reducing downtime by 20% and boosting user engagement by 30%
- Automated reporting using Google Sheets & Gmail APIs, cutting manual work by 40%
- Led platform onboarding for 200+ users (staff, students, parents), driving a 50% increase in LMS adoption
Software Development Intern
MORESCO-1
- Developed features for M1-HRIS and M1-Helpdesk using Laravel and SQL Server, supporting centralized HR management and IT ticket resolution across multiple offices
- Optimized slow-running SQL queries for employee record retrieval, reducing page load times in the HRIS dashboard
Recent Projects
A selection of production systems, SaaS platforms, and enterprise tools built for clients across four countries.
Adam AI (Multi-Tenant Document Intelligence SaaS)
B2B platform enabling tenants to subscribe to document-processing modules, commission custom pipelines, and publish to a Module Store. Agentic AI pipelines with 8 comparison algorithms power schema auto-detection, live extraction preview, and Gemini-driven matching rules for the first tenant -- a Swiss energy client operating a petrol station group.
REPSShield (AI-Powered Real Estate Tax Compliance)
Three AI modes protect real estate investors' IRS REP status: agentic time-tracking that auto-classifies activities, RAG advisory over 282 IRS documents, and a 14-check IRS examiner simulation. Multi-provider circuit-breaker failover, calendar sync, Stripe billing, and mobile apps via Capacitor.js round out the platform.
MemberPulse (SaaS CPD Platform)
Multi-tenant SaaS for professional associations, built from the ground up: CPD points tracking, courses, events, subscriptions, job boards, directories, and a sponsorship system. Supports both individual and organizational members on live, scalable infrastructure with cross-tenant payment and CRM integrations.
Initao Water Billing System
Won via competitive government bidding for the Municipality of Initao. Full billing lifecycle from meter reading to payment collection, offline-first mobile API for field workers, WebSocket real-time notifications, and a double-entry ledger ensuring audit-grade financial integrity.
Swiss Energy Platform Suite
Consolidated 20 services and 6 financial matching engines serving a Swiss petrol station group. Daily orchestration reconciles pickup slips, invoices, purchases, and delivery notes across 4 companies and 8 stations. Includes a WhatsApp AI document classification pipeline and wholesale invoice generation.
Personal Budget & Finance Manager
A personal finance manager built on a true double-entry accounting engine — tracking accounts, transactions, net worth, and profit-and-loss statements with budget analytics and interactive charts. Self-serve authentication and categorized ledgers give a complete, accurate picture of personal cash flow. Built solo with Next.js 15, Prisma, and PostgreSQL.
PlayNow
A SaaS marketplace connecting merchants and customers through coupon-based commerce — merchants create and manage deals across goods, venues, and activities while customers discover and purchase them. Built end-to-end from a NestJS API to a Next.js frontend with Stripe payments and a merchant analytics dashboard, delivered as a working beta before handoff.
Weather Forecasting Application
A React single-page weather application using the OpenWeather API with geolocation-based lookup, current conditions, and multi-day forecasts, deployed on Vercel at roughly 95% uptime. A focused front-end project demonstrating third-party API integration, asynchronous data handling, and responsive UI design.
EduTracker System
A Laravel and MySQL reporting tool integrating the Google Sheets and Gmail APIs to automate administrative reporting for an education provider — replacing manual spreadsheet-and-email workflows with scheduled, structured exports and cutting reporting time by around 40%.
Email Automation Script
A Python automation script using the MXroute API to programmatically provision 500+ email accounts, cutting manual setup time by roughly 70% while enforcing consistent configuration and naming conventions across every mailbox.
M1 – WEB HRIS
A cloud-hosted HR information system built in Laravel with SQL Server for MORESCO-1, centralizing employee records across multiple offices with a focus on data integrity, role-based access, and security compliance.
M1-Helpdesk System
A centralized IT helpdesk platform built in Laravel with SQL Server and VMware-hosted infrastructure for MORESCO-1, streamlining IT ticket intake and resolution across offices and roughly halving average response times.
Desktop Human Resources Information System
A C#/.NET desktop human-resources information system backed by SQL Server, securing payroll and employee records with role-based access while speeding routine HR processing by about 30%. An early internship-era enterprise project.
File Repository System
A secure document-management system built in PHP and MySQL with role-based access control and version tracking, giving teams a controlled repository to store, organize, and retrieve documents with a full audit trail.
Medical Diagnostic Expert System
An academic rule-based expert system in PHP that applies inference rules over symptom inputs to suggest possible diagnoses — built to explore knowledge representation and decision-support concepts for healthcare.
Technical Skills
Backend
Frontend
Databases
Cloud & DevOps
APIs
Systems & Tools
Proficiency Levels
Education
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Major in Database Systems
Mindanao State University - Naawan
Specialized in Database Systems and Web Development. Completed several notable projects including a Human Resources Information System and IT Helpdesk System.
Achievements
- Cum Laude
- Dean's Lister
- Best Capstone 3rd Place
Senior High School - STEM
Initao National Comprehensive High School
Focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Participated in various programming competitions and science fairs.
Achievements
- Valedictorian
- Programming Competition Winner
- Science Fair Gold Medalist
Certificates & Achievements
Continuous learning and professional development through industry-recognized certifications and courses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Availability, stack, and how to start a contract or project-based engagement.
Is Ehnand Azucena available for contract or project-based work?
Yes. Ehnand is a Philippines-based full stack developer available for remote contract, project-based, and freelance engagements, as well as long-term roles. He works in UTC+8 and has delivered systems for clients across Australia, Switzerland, the UAE, the United States, and the Philippines.
What kind of applications does Ehnand build?
Multi-tenant SaaS platforms, AI-powered applications, and government and enterprise systems — including subscription billing, agentic document-intelligence pipelines, and full billing and payment platforms backed by production-grade APIs and optimized databases.
What technologies does Ehnand specialize in?
Backend: Laravel, Symfony, NestJS, and Node.js. Frontend: React, Next.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS. Databases: PostgreSQL and MySQL. AI/ML: LlamaCloud, Google Gemini, OpenAI, and RAG/agentic tool-calling pipelines. Plus Docker-based CI/CD deployed on Vercel, Hetzner, and AWS.
Where is Ehnand based and what time zone does he work in?
Ehnand is based in Initao, Northern Mindanao, Philippines (UTC+8) and works remotely with international clients.
How can I hire Ehnand or request a quote?
Reach out by email at contact@ehnand.com, on WhatsApp at +63 953 467 8287, or via LinkedIn. He responds to contract, project-based, and full-time inquiries.
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Location
Based in the Philippines (GMT+8)
Initao, Northern Mindanao 9022, Philippines