I'm a versatile Full-Stack Developer with a foundation in customer service and a growing portfolio of user-driven web applications. I enjoy working on frontend experiences and using AI to enhance engagement and usability.
- 📍 Location: Otara, Auckland, New Zealand
- 📧 Email: maryanne_galo@outlook.com
- 📱 Phone: +64 027 378 5934
- 🌐 Portfolio: maryanne-galo.vercel.app
- 🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/maryanne-galo-704501324
- 💻 GitHub: github.com/MaryanneG3
- Languages & Frameworks: HTML5, CSS, Tailwind CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, React.js, Next.js
- State Management: Jotai
- Features: Responsive Design, Routing, Navigation, Component Reusability
- Technologies: Node.js, Express.js, REST APIs, Third-Party Integrations
- Database Management: SQL, MongoDB
- Containerization with Docker
- Cloud services with Microsoft Azure and AWS
- Google Gemini AI for chatbots and automation
- Custom Vision AI for image classification
- Version control with Git/GitHub
- Project tracking using Jira and Confluence
- Testing and debugging
- Low-fidelity wireframing and rapid prototyping
- Created a chatbot using Google Gemini AI to recommend personalized insurance policies.
- Built with React, Node.js, and Express, deployed on Azure.
- 🔗 GitHub Repository
- 🔗 Live URL
- Developed features like Student Profiles and Progress Tracker.
- Tech Stack: React, Node.js, Express, SQL.
- 🔗 Frontend Repo
- 🔗 Backend Repo
Internship with Seen Ventures (Feb 2025 – Apr 2025)
- Designed and developed an interactive web prototype to showcase AKA’s history, values, and daily kindergarten experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
- ➜ Built the landing page and interactive Digital Scrapbook Album
- ➜ Developed mini-games: cooking, recycling, and sound-matching
- ➜ Designed low-fidelity wireframes
- ➜ Refactored code for performance and integrated storytelling features
- ➜ Contributed to UI/UX enhancements and accessibility
- ➜ Used Next.js, Tailwind CSS, Jotai, TypeScript, and Git collaboratively with the team
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🎓 Diploma in Web Development and Design (Level 5)
Mission Ready, Auckland — Nov 2024 to Jan 2025
Covered full-stack development, Docker, cloud services, and Azure deployment.
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🎓 Certificate in Technology Product Development Essentials (Level 4)
Mission Ready, Auckland — Aug 2024 to Nov 2024
Learned HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Node.js, Express, SQL, Git, and authentication. -
🧠 Bachelor of Science (Incomplete)
National University of Samoa — Aug 2021 to May 2024
Major in Mathematics | Minor in Computer Science -
🈴 Certificate in Mongolian Language Proficiency
Friends Surguul, Mongolia — 2019 -
🎓 High School Diploma
Robert Louis Stevenson School, Samoa — 2018
- 🧮 Mathematics – including advanced calculus, algebra, and statistics
- 🤖 Generative AI – building smarter web tools with AI integration
- 🏃♀️ Fitness – especially running and Muay Thai to stay energized and fit
💡 Passionate about continuous learning and building tech solutions that make a difference.
Feel free to explore my projects or connect with me for collaboration opportunities!