EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Career & Academic Background
My educational and professional journey, built on continuous learning and real-world challenges.
EXPERIENCE
UI/UX Designer Intern
Jun 2025 - Present
- Designed wireframes and high-fidelity mockups and prototypes for mobile apps and websites, focusing on user experience, and functionality.
- Built interactive Figma prototypes and a component-based design system with reusable styles and variants.
- Ran quick usability checks and iterated on feedback to improve task completion time and visual consistency.
Freelance Software Developer
Dec 2024 - Feb 2025
- Sourced and engaged clients through online platforms, primarily Facebook, to secure project commissions.
- Delivered diverse coding projects, ranging from simple assignments to comprehensive full-stack systems.
- Worked on a flexible, commission-based model, tailoring solutions to meet client requirements and deadlines.
Software Engineering Fellow
Jul 2024 - Sept 2024
- Built 5 AI-integrated web development projects, combining AI technologies with modern web frameworks.
- Participated in hackathons, collaborating with diverse teams to develop innovative solutions under tight deadlines.
- Enhanced technical proficiency in AI and web development, gaining hands-on experience in creating user-centric applications.
EDUCATION
BS in Computer Science with Specialization in Machine Learning
Aug 2022 - Present
- President's Lister and Dean's Lister throughout my current stay at Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna (Running GWA of 1.162)
- Currently a Fourth Year BS Computer Science Student
- Currently taking Machine Learning Specialization Track
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
Jun 2016 - Aug 2022
- Took up the STEM Strand in Santa Rosa Science and Technology High School
- Graduated with High Honors, overall grade of 97.40
ORGANIZATIONS
Association for Computing Machinery - Mapúa MCL Chapter
Aug 2024 - Present
- Conducted programming workshops and mentoring sessions to support the learning and development of fellow Computer Science students.
- Served as a mentor, guiding peers in understanding core programming concepts and best practices.
- Assisted in organizing, facilitating, and managing Mapúa MCL ACM-hosted programming competitions within the university.
- Represented the organization in external programming competitions as a participant.
Junior Philippine Computer Society - Mapúa MCL Chapter
Aug 2023 - Jun 2024
- Acted as the primary liaison between the JPCS organization and the 2nd year student body.
- Relayed official announcements, event details, and updates from JPCS to fellow 2nd year students.
- Provided assistance and coordination for students needing support or clarification regarding JPCS activities.
- Helped foster communication and engagement between the organization and the 2nd year community.
COMPETITIONS AND AWARDS
DLSU Hackercup 2025 - Participant
Aug 2025
- Participated in DLSU's award-winning nationwide hackathon focused on SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) with ₱35,000 in total prizes.
- Developed MetroWatch, a community-driven safety platform featuring mobile app and web dashboard for real-time incident reporting and community awareness.
- Collaborated in a 2-day intensive hackathon to build practical solutions addressing everyday community hassles and urban inefficiencies.
- Gained hands-on experience in mobile and web development while participating in workshops and receiving mentorship from industry professionals.
National AI Prompt Design Challenge Philippines 2025 - Participant
Jun 2025
- Collaborated with team members to design AI-powered solutions using advanced prompt engineering techniques and LLM instruction optimization.
- Gained hands-on experience with the CAPABARA platform for prompt experimentation and learned ethical AI development practices from industry experts.
- Developed and submitted KAIya - an AI-Powered Fitness and Wellness Coach prototype tailored for the Filipino market, addressing local health and wellness needs.
- Enhanced understanding of LLM integration in software projects, focusing on efficiency, user experience, and practical implementation strategies.
Datacamp Scholarship Recipient - Data Engineering Pilipinas
Apr 2025
- Awarded a one-year scholarship to DataCamp by the Data Engineering Pilipinas Community.
- Gained access to premium courses covering data engineering, data science, and machine learning, with hands-on training in Python, SQL, cloud tools, data pipelines, and machine learning model development.
Warframes: Web Design Competition 2025 - 3rd Placer
Mar 2025
- Secured 3rd place in the prestigious Warframes Web Design Competition 2025, competing against top senior high and college students across the Philippines
- Designed and developed a data visualization web application prototype focused on the competition theme "Visualizing the Reading Crisis"
- Employed advanced data analysis techniques to identify key factors affecting reading comprehension among Filipino students
CodeChum National Programming Challenge 2024 - Group Stage 3 5th Placer
Nov 2024
- Participated in Group Stage 3 of the prestigious CodeChum National Programming Challenge 2024, securing 5th place against top programming talent nationwide
- Successfully navigated through multiple rounds of competition, including the Group Stage and Finals, showcasing problem-solving skills and coding expertise
- Demonstrated proficiency in various programming languages and algorithms, including Python, Java, and C++
- Exhibited strong analytical thinking and code optimization skills critical for competitive programming
Competition Highlights and Achievements
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DLSU Hackercup 2025
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National AI Prompt Design Challenge 2025
Datacamp Scholarship 2025 - Data Engineering Pilipinas
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UPLB Warframes Web Design Competition
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CodeChum National Programming Challenge 2024