Adrian Salinas
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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

University of San Agustin

2024 - Present

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Head of Design · CAS (College of Arts & Sciences)Web Development Lead · ITSA (IT School Organization)Developer · ADS (Augustinian Developer Society)
University of San Agustin Main

University of San Agustin Main

Sept 2023 - May 2024

SHS Grade 11 - Grade 12

Vice President · Grade 11President · Grade 12
BED University of San Agustin

BED University of San Agustin

Sept 2019 - May 2022

Grade 8 - Grade 10

Philippine International School in Buraydah, Saudi Arabia

Philippine International School in Buraydah, Saudi Arabia

July 2010 - May 2019

Elementary - Grade 7