Aaron James Makinano
Software Developer | Computer Vision & Machine Learning
I am a passionate software developer with a strong foundation in computer science, specializing in web development and machine learning. My expertise spans across various programming languages and frameworks, enabling me to build efficient and scalable applications. I thrive on solving complex problems and continuously seek opportunities to learn and grow in the ever-evolving tech landscape.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
University of San Carlos | 2022 - 2026
Academic Focus:
- Specialized coursework in mathematical modeling, network dynamics, and differential equations.
- Conducted primary research in real-time object detection and tracking for complex systems.
- Explored the intersection of Large Language Model (LLM) architecture and decentralized evaluation.
Experience
Software Developer Intern
MYT SoftDev Solutions Inc. | September 2025 - November 2025
Key Responsibilities:
- Configured and deployed multiple full-stack POS systems using React, PHP, and Docker, managing version control via Git and actively resolving server-side errors.
- Engineered Python and Windows Batch scripts to automate data conversions (JSON-to-text) and Virtual Host environment setups, significantly reducing manual configuration time.
Projects
Real-time Safety Gear Compliance Detection
Lead Researcher & Developer | Thesis Project
Key Achievements:
- Developed and trained a unified machine learning model utilizing YOLO11s for high-speed object detection.
- Integrated BoT-SORT to ensure stable identity persistence and handle occlusion tracking in dynamic environments.
- Achieved finalized performance metrics of 90.50% Precision, 88.60% Recall, and an F1-Score of 89.54%.
- Maintained real-time inference performance of 42 FPS on RTX 3070ti hardware, establishing a system with an overall mAP@0.5 of 91.37%.
Wordle Solver
Python, Tkinter | December 2025
Project Highlights:
- Developed an interactive desktop application using Python and Tkinter to dynamically predict Wordle solutions based on user-inputted guess feedback.
- Engineered a filtering algorithm that cross-references the official Wordle dictionary against excluded characters and positional hints to generate a real-time list of viable remaining words.
Certifications
Passer, Fundamental Information Technology Engineer Examination
Philippine National IT Standards (PhilNITS), ITPEC Member | April 2025
Competencies:
- Related Skills: Software programming and development, analysis and evaluation of information system strategy, database design and management, system operation and service management.
Level 2, Test Of Practical Competency in IT (TOPCIT)
TOPCIT Examination (Korea) | July 2025
Competencies:
- Demonstrated foundational proficiency in software engineering life cycles, algorithm design, and system architecture.
- Validated core competencies in database management, basic networking, security principles, and IT business communication.
Introduction to Cybersecurity
Cisco Systems, Inc. | October 2025
Competencies:
- Gained practical awareness of industry-standard security protocols to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of enterprise information systems.