Aeriel Matthew Cruz

Full-Stack Engineer  ·  Auckland, NZ  ·  5+ yrs

aerielmatthew@gmail.com
(022) 539 6456
aerielcruz.com
linkedin.com/in/aerielcruz

Full-stack developer specialising in modern JavaScript across fintech, VR/AR, and data science. Led cross-functional teams, client API integrations, and product strategy with a creative eye for UI/UX honed through a background in art and design. Currently completing a Master's in Information Technology.

Technical Skills
Languages
TypeScript JavaScript HTML/CSS
Frontend
React Native React.js Next.js Vite Gatsby Jest Storybook
CSS Frameworks
Tailwind Shadcn Mantine Material UI Chakra UI
Backend
Node.js Express BullMQ Redis Apollo GraphQL Strapi Supabase
Databases
PostgreSQL MongoDB MySQL Firebase Drizzle
Cloud & Tools
AWS Azure Heroku GitHub Actions Figma Postman
Work Experience
Pouch.ph / Isle.ph
Software Engineer II → Software Engineer
Nov 2021 – May 2025
  • Developed, integrated, and maintained frontend and backend modules for web and mobile apps.
  • Published and maintained CoopPay, a white-label version of the main product for Coop Philippines, with continuous feature enhancements and bug fixes.
  • Led client API integrations for the mobile top-up feature and handled all technical inquiries.
  • Oversaw app deployment and release cycles to ensure timely delivery and updates.
  • Contributed to product strategy including roadmap planning, mockup creation, and design direction.
  • Supported candidate screening and interviews for engineering roles.
  • Designed branding assets for marketing, app stores, pitch decks, and social media.
isle.ph
Vobling Asia
Front-End Developer
Oct 2020 – Oct 2021
  • Integrated Sayduck's custom 3D model configurator and developed the web configurator front-end for an elevator company.
  • Implemented IKEA's custom "Add to Cart" page component for their website.
  • Managed front-end and back-end tasks for an internal VR-integrated web application.
  • Developed Vobling's web frontend for their Virtual Reality product suite.
vobling.com
Cobena / DemandScience
Software Developer → Intern
Jan 2019 – Sep 2020
  • Developed front-end modules for Gateway, a geospatial analytics platform, integrating a proprietary vector tiling library on Google Maps.
  • Led front-end development for Cobena's Data Governance service.
  • Built the company's internal workload management system front-end.
  • As intern, developed front-end modules for a Nestlé Philippines Sales Planning Automation system.
demandscience.com
Education
Auckland Institute of Studies
Master of Information Technology — Software Development
May 2025 – Dec 2026
Class Representative (COMP801, SOFT807, SOFT806)  ·  IT Club  ·  AIS Marketing Society  ·  AIS Siklab
Meridian International College
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Jun 2015 – Jun 2019
Magna Cum Laude Leadership Award Dean's List

Thesis: Proof-of-Concept social network mobile app using Ethereum, uPort & React Native. IT/CS Representative (1st–4th year) · Event Coordinator, Business & IT/CS Week 2018
Certifications & Training
Cloud Computing and Virtualization Webinar — West Visayas State University2024
Back End Development and APIs — freeCodeCamp2024
Race to the Future: Open Finance PH Hackathon — BSP & IFC2024
AML/CTF Fundamentals — Anti-Money Laundering Council2023
AWS Fundamentals: Going Cloud-Native — Coursera2020
Penetration Testing Training — Secuna2018
UST AdverCom Intercollegiate Advertising Competition — 2nd Runner Up2018
Mobile Sites Certification — Google Academy for Ads2018