VINCE KEVIN AÑANA
Full-Stack Software Engineer
Professional Summary
Full-stack developer and software engineer with hands-on experience building AI-powered platforms, SaaS products, and marketplace applications from scratch. Proficient in Next.js, React, TypeScript, Supabase, and the Anthropic Claude API. Has shipped 30+ AI tools with real-time streaming, designed role-based systems for multi-user platforms, and led front-end architecture across multiple concurrent contracts. Strong eye for UI/UX with a focus on clean, functional design.
Professional Experience
Lead Software Engineer
Sadaqah Syndicate • sadaqahsyndicate.com • UK (Remote)
- •Architected and built the entire platform from a static HTML mockup
- •Developed the web app and REST API with Next.js, Supabase, and Drizzle ORM
- •Integrated Stripe subscriptions and Stripe Connect for charity payouts
- •Designed a pledge system that splits one donation across multiple causes
- •Shipped the mobile app with Expo, React Native, and push notifications
- •Created an admin console with audit logs, reports, and a landing page CMS
Senior Full-Stack Developer
Nova • United States (Remote)
- •Maintain a multi-tenant CRM that US call centers use to sell warranty contracts
- •Ship features and bug fixes across the Next.js front end and Django REST API
- •Built self-finance payment syncing and down payment adjustments end to end
- •Fixed recurring billing and scheduled payment issues in financing flows
- •Manage work in Azure DevOps and deploy through Azure Portal
Software Engineer
Light Logic Pte Ltd • Singapore (Remote)
- •Contracted to build LumaLens, an AI-powered lighting design platform
- •Building with Next.js, React, Supabase, and Node.js
- •Integrated Claude vision API with Zod-validated structured output
- •Own UI/UX design, deployment, API integrations, and documentation
Software Engineer
Jooma • jooma.ai • London, UK (Remote)
- •Built 30+ streaming AI tools for UK educators with Next.js and Claude API
- •Implemented the full UI pixel-accurate from Figma designs, mobile first, across 30+ tool pages
- •Implemented real-time markdown streaming and a Tiptap rich text editor
- •Architected a shared prompt system used across all AI tools
- •Created a PDF and DOCX export pipeline
Software Engineer
WorkWhale • workwhale.ph • London, UK (Remote)
- •Built a job marketplace from scratch, similar in scope to onlinejobs.ph
- •Designed the entire platform with Next.js and Supabase from a single spec
- •Implemented employer and job seeker roles with separate dashboards
- •Developed subscription tiers with feature gating and billing
- •Added AI resume parsing, job matching, and job listing generation
Full-Stack Developer
FutureThink Hub (Non-Profit) • Baltimore, Maryland
- •Lead full-stack developer for FutureThink Edge educational platform
- •Contributed to conceiving and developing the platform's core features and user experience
- •Built the FutureThink Hub website from the ground up
- •Developed multiple landing pages for charity campaigns and fundraising initiatives
- •Implemented responsive designs and interactive features using React and Next.js
- •Collaborated with nonprofit stakeholders to deliver impactful digital solutions
Digital Operations Manager
La Chow • Baltimore, Maryland
- •Manage administrative tasks including GoHighLevel platform utilization with all features
- •Handle contract sending and event booking coordination
- •Create and maintain company websites
- •Manage Google Ads campaigns and Google Analytics reporting
- •Lead a small team of virtual assistants
- •Build and expand team through job postings and candidate interviews
Customer Service Representative
Sound Connection • Cebu City, Philippines
- •Assisted customers with inquiries, troubleshooting, and product information via multiple channels
- •Resolved issues efficiently, ensuring positive customer experience
- •Maintained accurate records of customer interactions and transactions
Education
BS Computer Engineering
Cebu Institute of Technology - University
2022 - 2026
Certifications
SEO Certification
HubSpot Academy
2026
React Foundations
Next.js Learn
2026
Pages Router
Next.js Learn
2026
App Router
Next.js Learn
2026
SEO Fundamentals
Next.js Learn
2026