Software Architect & Engineer

Martin Yarlaque

I design and build production-grade systems — full-stack web platforms, native mobile apps, and scalable cloud infrastructure. 15+ years of turning complex problems into elegant, working software.

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01 About

I build systems
that actually ship.

Senior software engineer and system architect with a track record of designing end-to-end web and mobile applications. My work spans PHP ecosystems, modern JavaScript frameworks, cloud infrastructure on AWS, and native mobile development in Swift and Kotlin.

Since 2020, I've been working independently — building scalable solutions for clients across marketing, SaaS, and digital platforms, while shipping my own products to the App Store.

Builder

I think in systems and ship products. Backend APIs to polished UIs — I build what works.

Problem Solver

Elegant solutions to complex problems. I explore the unconventional before settling.

Communicator

Technical decisions deserve clear reasoning. I bridge code and conversation.

Risk Taker

From indie apps to consulting — I back my ideas with action and bet on what I believe.

02 Toolkit
Backend
  • PHP 7 / 8
  • Laravel (LTS)
  • RESTful API Design
  • System Architecture
  • Scalable Backend Design
Frontend
  • Vue.js
  • React.js
  • Modern JavaScript
  • Responsive Design
Mobile
  • Native iOS (Swift)
  • Android (Kotlin)
  • Flutter
Infrastructure
  • AWS (EC2, RDS, Route53)
  • Serverless Architectures
  • Supabase
  • CI/CD Pipelines
Data
  • MySQL & PostgreSQL
  • Redis
  • Database Optimisation
  • InnoDB Tuning
AI & Tooling
  • Prompt Engineering
  • AI Tool Integration
  • OpenAI APIs
  • Automation Tooling
03 Projects
Web Platform / Laravel · Vue.js · AWS · MySQL

WinMe

Promotional campaign management platform for retailers and hospitality. Sweepstakes, loyalty campaigns, prize drawings, receipt validation, fraud detection, analytics, and multi-location support.

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iOS App / Swift · SwiftUI · On-device

ChoreUp

Gamified family chore system. Kids earn Star Coins for completing tasks, parents approve with photo proof, kids redeem for rewards. Fully offline, privacy-first, zero accounts required.

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iOS App / Swift · SwiftUI · CoreData

SwimSplit

Poolside timing tool for swim coaches. One-tap recording, personal best tracking across strokes and distances, progress charts, and PDF report export. Designed for wet hands and bright sunlight.

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Web App / Laravel · Canvas API · Stripe

AppStoreVisuals

Visual design tool for indie developers to create professional App Store screenshots. Real-time canvas editor, device frames, custom typography, gradient backgrounds, batch export at exact dimensions.

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04 Experience
— Present

Independent Software Consultant

Architecting end-to-end web applications, managing AWS infrastructure, building native mobile apps for iOS and Android, and shipping my own products. Clients across marketing, SaaS, and digital platforms.

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Senior PHP Developer Enhance TV

Structured the product architecture from the ground up alongside the software architect. Released 2 product versions with VueJS and Laravel 5.5 LTS. Scaled servers with AWS EC2 autoscale groups and fine-tuned InnoDB performance.

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Backend Developer Compco Digital

Managed AWS servers and developed LAMP stack solutions for retail and shopping centres. Designed REST APIs powering microsites and interactive frontends with Laravel, Angular, and VueJS.

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Full Stack Developer OrangeIT

Wore every hat at a small software agency. Vanilla PHP 5, jQuery frontend development, and diverse client projects that built a strong full-stack foundation.

Diploma of Software Development

TAFE NSW Sydney Institute —
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Let's build
something together.

Got a project in mind? Looking for someone who builds end-to-end? I'm always open to interesting challenges and new collaborations.

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