I’m a Data & Software Engineer with many hobbies.
Software
I have developed software for computer vision applications, satellite payloads, education platforms, chatbots, and many more.
Data & ML
I have designed and built data processing pipelines for data warehouses, training ML models, and building dashboards and APIs for scientists and product teams.
Maps
I love maps. I am currently exploring GIS tools and techniques for climate-related analyses. Check out my maps portfolio.
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My career timeline
I have worked in several software development roles in 6 cities across 3 countries.
Here’s a visual summary of my career path, which I admit is a bit messy and has plenty of side quests. But I am a generalist. I learn widely and deeply, and I value flexibility, continuous learning, and applying my skills to help many different parts of society.
The long story (a.k.a “My CV”)
2014 - 2015
Philippines
I worked in Manila right after getting my Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science. I was a Java Developer in Advanced World Solutions, Inc. where I built inventory software for a heavy machinery manufacturer in Japan. In the process, I learned to communicate in business Japanese and work direcly with clients.
2016 - 2019
Chiba and Tokyo, Japan
I was then sent on-site to work with clients in Japan. I wrote software and technical specifications for anti-money laundering systems and precious metals trading platforms. I later gained interest in Machine Learning and worked with an international conglomerate in training their first chatbots in entertainment, sports, banking, and even romance conversations.
And then I thought, maybe I can make a better life somewhere in Europe...
2019 - 2020
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, United Kingdom
I joined Accenture UK as an AI specialist. I built machine learning classification models to help tech support teams triage customer issues. This relieved them of long triage queues and enabled them to focus on resolving high-priority problems.
2020 - 2021
During the pandemic, my role had to adapt to the changing business. I taught myself cloud technologies in AWS and applied my new skills on migrating on-premise software infrastructure to cloud servers. After that, I built a cloud-based sales analytics pipeline for a major postal service, helping them gain valuable insights about seasonal trends from their data warehouse.
2021 - 2022
London
I decided to leave the consulting world behind to focus on longer-term tech-for-good projects. I joined BridgeU and applied my cloud skills to build a large catalog of international univerisities and courses, helping students all over the world gain access to opportunities and recommendations based on their academic strengths and interests.
2022 - 2023
I later became the Data Tech Lead at BridgeU. My responsibilities extended into architectural design of the recommendation systems, APIs, and data warehouse. I grew a small Data Team and trained data engineers on cloud deployments, coding best-practices, and API design.
And then I reaised that humans need software to explore space...
2023 - 2025
Glasgow, Scotland
Having had the strong desire to work in the space industry, I moved to Glasgow to join Spire Global’s Payload team which designs and operates scientific instruments that perform GNSS Radio Occultation and Reflectometry on low-earth orbiting nanosatellites. I built automations on the payloads to collect and process weather and climate data for clients like NOAA, NASA, and EUMETSAT.
2025 - 2026
Realising the enormous advancements in AI, I decided to shift my focus towards Applied Computer Vision. At Protex AI, I learned how to utilise Vision Language Models and implemented algorithms for long-duration object tracking, fall detection, and zone blurring on Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
After some self-reflection in early 2026, I realised I really want to do more climate-related work and explore the world of GIS and remote sensing. I hope to combine my passion in space technology, skills in software development, and my drive to contribute towards a better planet to live in. I am currently open to projects in climate monitoring, renewable energy transition, and earth observation.
My “Extra-curricular Activities”
(I can also flip pancakes)
I go on long hikes, walks, and runs. I love outdoor activities, especially anything involving mountains, snow, or forest trails. You can find my old travel photos in The Wide Traverse.
I’m a big reader of books about space, nature, geopolitics, and history. I also collect paper maps (coz they’re awesome).
I enjoy calisthenics (the going-upside-down parts) and waddling around the swimming pool.
I love learning new languages. I can speak English, Filipino, Japanese, some conversational Spanish and Russian, and a smattering of Norwegian and German.
I love cooking and baking. But really, I just love food.