About Me

I'm Kenneth, a Computer Science student at the University of the Philippines Los Baños, specializing in software development, data science, and machine learning. With a strong academic background as a University Scholar, I thrive on building innovative web applications and exploring AI-driven solutions. I'm passionate about learning, solving complex problems, and continuously growing as a developer.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

University of the Philippines Los Baños | 2021-Current

    Honors & Awards

  • GWA: 1.379, Magna Cum Laude Standing
  • University Scholar
  • Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Nominee
  • DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholar

    Organizations

  • UP Data Science Society
  • UPLB Eliens
  • UP Algo++

Interests

Software Engineering

I'm passionate about Software Engineering and developing impactful, scalable solutions for companies. I aim to contribute to projects that drive efficiency, innovation, and real-world results for businesses.

Artificial Intelligence

I'm fascinated by Artificial Intelligence and its potential to transform industries. I aspire to contribute to innovative AI solutions that enhance decision-making, automation, and drive business success.

My Leadership Experiences

Below is an overview of my professional journey, highlighting key roles in software engineering, AI development, and leading workshops, where I've honed my skills and aimed to contribute meaningful solutions.

Vice-Director for Educations and Research Committee

UP Data Science Society | January 2024 - Current

  • Led the LangChain mentorship workshop, handling mentor recruitment, primers, forms, and certificates.
  • Directed a team in evaluating bootcamp outputs, assigning reviewers to groups to streamline the grading process.

Technical Project Manager

RESERBA - Coursework Project | January 2024 - June 2024

  • Led a team of 19 developers, overseeing the tech stack, GitHub workflows, and CI/CD pipelines of the repository.
  • Established and enforced coding standards and commit practices to ensure code quality and consistency.
  • Achieved Client's Choice award and ranked 3rd out of 8 teams for developing an intuitive, feature-rich application.

Technical Lead

Alliance of Computer Science Students | February 2022 - February 2024

  • Volunteered as a project-based software engineer, donating earnings to raise PHP 40,000 for the organization’s events.
  • Led two teams in the development of the organization's main website, ensuring successful project completion and delivery.
  • Handled multiple organization projects, collaborating with various teams to support organizational initiatives through technology.

Competitions

Below is an overview of my professional journey, highlighting key roles in software engineering, AI development, and leading workshops, where I've honed my skills and aimed to contribute meaningful solutions.

UP Algolympics 2024

Finalist

  • Represented UPLB for the annual programming competition of UP ACM to discover young talents in the Philippines.
  • Advanced to the finals and placed 8th out of 50+ teams.

Philippine Junior Data Science Challenge 2023

Top 20 Finalist

  • Handled 3M+ rows of transaction data, preprocessing and statistical analysis.
  • Conducted customer segmentation, leading to targeted product recommendations.
  • Presented insights and recommendations, demonstrating data analysis skills.

ICPC 2022 Asia-Manila Programming Contest

Finalist

  • Represented UPLB in the ICPC World Finals regional qualifiers competing against universities across Southeast Asia.
  • Achieved 11th place out of 200+ teams showcasing strong problem-solving skills and teamwork under pressure.

Continuous Learning & Growth

I am passionate about investing in my skills and knowledge. Below is a showcase of the courses and certifications that reflect my commitment to upskilling and staying ahead in technology.

My certificate for MongoDB Node.js Developer Path issued by MongoDB.

MongoDB Node.js Developer Path

MongoDB | Course

My certificate for JavaScript Intermediate issued by HackerRank.

JavaScript Intermediate

HackerRank | Certification

My certificate for React Basic issued by HackerRank.

React Basic

HackerRank | Certification

My certificate for The Complete JavaScript Course issued by Udemy.

The Complete JavaScript Course

Udemy | Course

My certificate for Mern Stack Course issued by Udemy.

Mern Stack Course

Udemy | Course

My certificate for JavaScript Algorithms and Data Structure issued by freeCodeCamp.

JavaScript Algorithms and Data Structure

freeCodeCamp | Course

Skills

  • Programming Languages

    JavaScript, TypeScript, C, C++, Python, Java, Dart

  • Technologies

    React.js, Node.js, Next.js, Express.js, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Git, GitHub, Flutter, Firebase, Linux

  • Technologies

    Leadership, Problem Solving, Team Collaboration, Communication, Time Management, Adaptability

Relevant Courses

Passionate about continuous learning and growth.

MongoDB Developer Node.js Path
Introduction to Agile Development and Scrum
Generative AI
Parallel Computing
Quantum Computing
Web Development
OOP with Java
Flutter Development
Networking
Linux Operating Systems
Database Systems
Modern JavaScript 2022
Intelligent Algorithms
Automata Theory
Software Development Methodologies