Experience
Professional experience, hackathons, and awards.
Back-End AI Engineering Intern (71 days) · FlyRank AI
July – September 2026
- Built and shipped "LLM Usage Metering & Billing Service" as the capstone project, a backend service that meters large-language-model consumption and turns it into billable usage. Reviewed and accepted by the lead track mentor.
- Completed 7 of 5 required assignments across API contract design, task design and prompting, retrieval and grounding, and evaluation and operations, 61 hours of assessed work in total.
- Graduated the Backend AI Engineering track with a Certificate of Completion, a supervisor-approved final evaluation, and a written recommendation from FlyRank's Founder & CEO.
Founder & AI Engineer · Cascade Development Group (CDG)
2026 – Present
- IT solutions startup delivering web development, database architecture, and technical consulting to clients across the Visayas, collaborating with a team across the full business lifecycle from scoping to deployment.
- Architected and shipped end-to-end client solutions using Next.js, TypeScript, Supabase, and Vercel, owning the complete stack from schema design and REST API development to polished front-end interfaces.
- Designed and maintained the official CDG platform (cdg-official.vercel.app) serving as a live product portfolio and active client acquisition channel.
- Established structured project management workflows using Notion and GitHub enabling sprint-based delivery cycles and transparent timelines across client engagements.
Project Manager & Lead Developer · PharmaTrack
2026
- Led a full-stack QR-based attendance system for 700+ Pharmacy students, eliminating all physical hardware dependencies and replacing manual paper-based processes entirely.
- Built a role-based access platform with three distinct portals (Student, Faculty, Admin) using Next.js 14 App Router, Supabase Auth, and PostgreSQL with row-level security policies.
- Delivered a full Admin analytics dashboard with CSV/PDF export, system-wide attendance logs, and user management providing department leadership with live operational visibility.
Full-Stack Developer · 1st Runner-Up · Solmate / E-Ferry
May 21–23, 2026
- Built E-Ferry (Solmate), a web-based financial and telemetry dashboard acting as the digital brain for the E-Bangka, bridging hardware IoT data with capital planning for electric ferry operations.
- Earned 1st Runner-Up at the Nexus Philippines Hackathon: Hacking the Future of Energy, competing against university-level teams with a fully functional deployed MVP in under 3 days.
- Integrated real-time telemetry feeds into a React/TypeScript dashboard using Recharts and MapLibre GL, demonstrating cross-domain ability across IoT, geospatial mapping, and financial analytics.
IT Assistant (Contract) · Telus Corporation
March 2025
- Set up, configured, and maintained computer systems and local area networks to ensure operational readiness across the organization.
- Resolved hardware and software issues efficiently minimizing downtime and ensuring continuous productivity for end users.
IT Support Intern · InnovaThink Corporation Philippines
July 2024
- Provided direct technical support for Windows desktop environments diagnosing and resolving system configuration, software, and network connectivity issues.
- Completed a formal Certificate of Completion in IT Operations, demonstrating professional proficiency across hardware support, system diagnostics, and network troubleshooting.
Technical Support Intern · University of San Agustin
January 2024
- Deployed and configured network routers and infrastructure across multiple campus buildings establishing reliable campus-wide connectivity.
- Coordinated physical infrastructure rollout across departments, developing strong skills in network topology, cable management, and IT project execution.
Hackathons & Awards
2x National Hackathon Awardee, Plus Regional (APAC) and Worldwide Competition Experience
Education
University of San Agustin
2024 - PresentBachelor of Science in Information Technology
University of San Agustin Main
Sept 2023 - May 2024SHS Grade 11 - Grade 12
BED University of San Agustin
Sept 2019 - May 2022Grade 8 - Grade 10
Philippine International School in Buraydah, Saudi Arabia
July 2010 - May 2019Elementary - Grade 7