About me
I hold a bachelor's degree in computer science, from the University of the Philippines, Diliman. I'm working on my combined master's and doctorate degree at KAIST, but I am currently on a leave of absence.
I have a passion for telling my own stories and listening to everyone else's, which includes teaching and learning concepts inside or outside academics. With work, I believe in working smart instead of working hard, and "free time" being something we make for ourselves!
Academic work
Enhancing real-time license plate recognition through edge-cloud computing
Presented at IEEE TENCON 2022, Hong Kong SAR
Abridged abstract: We propose an edge computing-based ALPR system that locates a target vehicle given a video feed and GPS data. Experimental findings show that edge-heavy and hybridized setups can scale up easily and can perform effectively in low bandwidth conditions (10 Kbps). Meanwhile, the cloud-heavy setup performs the best with a single edge, but suffers in low-bandwidth conditions and has poor scalability.
Paging behavior manipulation in xv6
CS 140 - OPERATING SYSTEMS
xv6 is a teaching operating system developed by MIT, implemented in ANSI C. As students of CS 140, we are tasked to appropriately alter its source code to make its paging procedure much more efficient.
We had to alter kernel-level code to implement custom system calls, such as printing the page table, and other system variables. We also had to implement lazy page allocation and empty page reuse to optimize compute time and space.
Single cycle MIPS processor in SystemVerilog
CS 21 - COMPUTER ORGANIZATION AND ARCHITECTURE
SystemVerilog is a hardware description language (HDL) used in designing processors and other electronic systems, such as integrated circuits.
We had to come up with cost-efficient designs and solutions for implementing standard and customized 32-bit MIPS instructions for this project. We used Xilinx Vivado for the designing and simulation of the project.
Peg solitaire solver in 32-bit MIPS
CS 21 - COMPUTER ORGANIZATION AND ARCHITECTURE
MIPS is a RISC microprocessor architecture used in small computing appliances such as routers and smaller computers. It is also used in the original Sony Playstation, the PSP, and other early Nintendo products.
We are tasked to make a peg solitaire solver from scratch using the assembly language. My solution involved a recursive backtracking solution.
A Filipino's Guide to Programming
A Filipino's Guide to Programming is a video series I have worked on since February of 2021. This project of mine was conceived from the realization of the lack of readily-available, quality, and digestible intellectual Filipino content on social media. The series is delivered in Filipino-English (Taglish).
As of now, it covers topics from introductory programming classes, such as basic data structures (arrays, pointers), algorithm analysis, and different problem-solving paradigms (backtracking, dynamic programming). In the near future, more videos about more advanced data structures (trees, graphs, etc.) and algorithms will be uploaded.
My channel has a little over 5,000 subscribers, with over 100,000 views and counting. All of my videos can be viewed for free.
Work experience
Expedock
Software Engineer
SEP 2023 - PRESENT
Texas Instruments
Intern
JUN 2021 - AUG 2021
Interactive Learning Center - UP Diliman
System Administrator
SEP 2022 - SEP 2023
Computer Programmer III
SEP 2021 - SEP 2022
UVLE Intern
NOV 2020 - SEP 2021
Voluntary experience
Google Developer Student Clubs - UP Diliman
Founding Lead for Engineering
2020 - 2021
UP Center for Student Innovations
President
2021 - 2022
Director for Engineering
2019 - 2020
Away from the keyboard
When I'm not diving into code, you'll find me diving for underwater wonders! I'm fond of the beach, and particularly what lies beyond it—the sea. I have a shipwreck diving certification from Coron, and got my diving license from PAUA, under CMAS.
In addition to that, I have a deep admiration for classical music, especially the compositions of J.S. Bach and Beethoven. I actually play the piano and the violin myself, and my goal is to become skilled enough to perform some of their intricate and breathtaking pieces. It's worth mentioning that I started playing the violin when I was 16 years old, and I took up the piano more seriously when I turned 19. Recently, I completed my interpretation of Chopin's Op. 9 No. 2, and my current focus is on Buencamino's Damdamin for solo piano.
Cooking is a passion of mine, just as much as savoring delectable dishes. As a Kapampangan, the love for amazing food runs in my blood and is an integral part of both our culture and my own identity. The joy of preparing and indulging in delicious meals truly resonates with me.
In addition to my hobbies, I've recently delved into the world of model-making. It all began with building a few Gunpla kits, but over time, I've acquired the skill of airbrushing and adding intricate weathering techniques to enhance their appearance. I'm also honing my brush-painting abilities by working on Tamiya armor models and exploring aircraft models too. There's nothing quite like the joy of model-making while listening to a captivating podcast.
But that's not all. When it comes to relieving stress, my go-to activity is playing video games, especially when I'm playing alongside my friends. I particularly enjoy games that stimulate the mind, such as strategy games, simulation games, and non-action RPGs. However, that doesn't mean I don't appreciate other genres as well.
I have a few boundaries when it comes to communication, especially in online contexts. For instance, I don't tolerate asking questions just for the sake of asking or simply saying hello without any meaningful context. So, if you fall into those categories, please understand that I won't be able to respond to your email or direct message.
Despite that, please do not hesitate to send me a message, might it be an inquiry or an invitation to chat. Hit me up via email or social media if you want to connect! Just a small request: let's keep the conversation interesting and the questions worthwhile.