Wince Larcen

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Career & Academic Background

A journey of growth through continuous learning and hands-on experience, navigating both academic challenges and professional milestones.

EXPERIENCE

UI/UX Designer Intern

Jun 2025 - Aug 2025

Designed the wireframes, mockups, and design system for Memora, a photo serversharing app focused on simplicity and collaboration.
Led the end-to-end UI/UX design for Eloura, a mobile e-commerce app emphasizingseamless navigation and product discovery.
Reduced usability issues by 20% through conducting quick user testing sessions andrefining interfaces based on real-time feedback.

Freelance Software Developer

Dec 2024 - Feb 2025

Secured and completed 8 client projects by sourcing and engaging leads throughonline platforms, primarily Facebook.
Delivered a range of custom software solutions, from small-scale coding assignmentsto full-stack web systems, meeting client specifications and deadlines.
Increased client satisfaction and project turnaround efficiency by tailoringdevelopment workflows to individual project scopes and technical requirements.

Software Engineering Fellow

Jul 2024 - Sept 2024

Created EduBot, an AI-powered chatbot that assists students in coding, grammar,research, and plagiarism detection, as part of the fellowship’s capstone project series.
Developed 5 AI-integrated web applications by combining modern web frameworkswith machine learning and natural language processing tools.
Collaborated in team-based hackathons, delivering innovative prototypes under tightdeadlines and improving cross-functional teamwork skills.

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 - Aug 2025

Research & Development Committee Member – supported research projects and technicalinitiatives, helped organize departmental programming competitions, and represented the schoolin intercollegiate programming contests.
Mentor – led a Web Development Workshop (Feb 2025) for Grade 12 students, teaching HTML,CSS, JavaScript, and guiding them in building portfolio websites.

Junior Philippine Computer Society - Mapúa MCL Chapter

Aug 2023 - Jun 2024

Second Year Representative (A.Y. 2023–2024) – served as liaison between JPCS and the 2ndyear student body, managing communications and student support.
Co-led the 1st AI Summit at Mapúa MCL (June 2024), facilitating an event that introducedstudents to artificial intelligence applications and trends.

COMPETITIONS AND AWARDS

Byte Forward Hackathon 2025 National Finals – Top 6

Oct 2025

Achieved Top 6 nationwide with SanKa, an AI-powered multilingual travel companion designed to make travel in the Philippines more personal, local, and meaningful.
The National Finals brought together 15 winning teams from the regional legs across North Luzon, NCR, South Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, highlighting innovation, collaboration, and social impact.
The event showcased the best of Philippine innovation, creativity, and problem-solving, driving digital transformation and entrepreneurship across the country.

Byte Forward Hackathon 2025 (South Luzon Leg) – Champion

Sep 2025

Crowned Champion in the South Luzon leg of a 5-leg nationwide hackathon series presented by Converge, in partnership with the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Rev21 Labs Inc.
Developed SanKa, an AI-powered multilingual travel companion designed to make travel in the Philippines more personal, local, and meaningful, addressing the needs of both foreign and domestic travelers.
The series serves as a catalyst for digital adoption, business growth, and national development. Recognized for developing the winning solution within 24 hours.

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