Mitchell Cootauco

Hi! I'm Mitchell Cootauco

Full Stack Software Engineer based in San Marino, CA

About Me

Mitchell Cootauco

I'm a 23-year-old recent Computer Science grad at Loyola Marymount University

Born and raised in San Marino, California, I bring a diverse set of interests and experiences to my work in software engineering.

When I'm not immersed in coursework, you'll find me playing volleyball, working on coding projects, hitting the gym, enjoying DC superhero movies, experimenting with new recipes, or diving into video games.

My Skills

Languages

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HTML5
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CSS3
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JavaScript
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TypeScript
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Python
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Java
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C#
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R
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SQL

Frameworks & Libraries

React logo
React
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Next.js
Vue.js logo
Vue.js
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Node.js
Tailwind CSS logo
Tailwind CSS
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Fast API
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Docker
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AWS
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Firebase

Databases & ORMs

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MySQL
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PostgreSQL
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MongoDB
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Redis
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Prisma
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Supabase

Experience

Project Lead

Crimson Consultant Group | Los Angeles, CA

February 2024 - May 2025

  • Spearheaded a client project for a multi-billion-dollar short-term rental company by directing product development teams to curate a front-end interface for 23,000 monthly active homeowner stakeholders
  • Created an improved version of the client’s web app using Vue and Firebase to store and display information
  • Managed a GitHub repository for a 10-member Agile team, overseeing commits and approving pull requests
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Software Engineer Intern

NextFoundArtist | Remote (New York City, NY)

January 2025 - May 2025

  • Launched social OAuth routes using TypeScript and Python, increasing account security for users
  • Created a Partner user schema by writing SQL for tables and queries for data control, enabling a new user role
  • Enhanced the user dashboard utilizing Next.js and TypeScript, ensuring a dynamic and responsive user interface
  • Containerized 15 FastAPI endpoints with Docker and deployed via AWS Lambda, cutting release time by 88%
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Full Stack Software Engineer

HHQueen | Remote (Los Angeles, CA)

February 2025 - April 2025

  • Optimized database schema with Prisma, improving data management for user profiles, venues, and images
  • Deployed a Next.js large-scale web app using React and TypeScript, enabling auto-fill search for venue requests
  • Designed API functions, including a business-owner warning system, ensuring the archiving of outdated venues
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Software Engineer Intern

Valley Veterinary Hospital | Los Angeles, CA

May 2024 - August 2024

  • Developed an automated client registration system using React Native Expo and Supabase that reduced new client entry time by 20% and removed data-entry errors, allowing vet techs more time to help clients and pets
  • Integrated a Chrome extension to auto-populate new client information into vet management software, which simplified workflow and minimized manual data handling, raising the number of new clients by 5% every month
  • Deployed a Next.js web app displaying client data, enabling vet technicians to view and copy registrations
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Algorithms Teaching Assistant

Loyola Marymount University | Los Angeles, CA

August 2023 - May 2024

  • Enabled understanding of Python algorithmic concepts for 75 students through 1-1 tutoring, facilitating academic success
  • Assessed homework projects, providing detailed feedback to students to improve their understanding of algorithmic concepts
  • Identified professors' needs with various workloads through meetings, reducing their work by 3 hours a week
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Software Engineer Researcher

Loyola Marymount University | Los Angeles, CA

May 2023 - June 2023

  • Designed a web app using React and the eBird API, improving online experience and access to avian knowledge
  • Resolved API connectivity issues by rectifying the API key discrepancy, ensuring data flow and functionality
  • Composed a responsive layout that adapts to various devices, enhancing accessibility and user engagement
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Projects

OfferOasis
OfferOasis
A marketplace web app using Google Firebase and React
React
Firebase
Full Stack
Live Sign Language Recognition
Live Sign Language Recognition
Real-time ASL recognition using MediaPipe and Python
Python
Machine Learning
Computer Vision
Blendify
Blendify
Music recommendation app using Spotify API
React
API
Full Stack
WoodyClick
WoodyClick
A web application that incentivises people to donate to plant trees and is inspired by the game Cookie Clicker
React
Python
Google Firebase
SussyScript
SussyScript
SussyScript is a static and weakly typed coding language inspired by the popular party game Among Us!
JavaScript
Ohm
BabelBeauty
BabelBeauty
A handy iOS app that's like a beauty blog for cosmetics enthusiasts.
Swift
Google Firebase
Contact Me
Have a question or want to work together? Feel free to reach out!