Metro Cebu
I’m a Computer Engineer and the highest-ranked graduate of the University of San Jose-Recoletos Batch 2026, earning Magna Cum Laude honors. Currently, I am a Firmware Engineer at Lexmark/Xerox where I am building my foundation of embedded software engineering (C/C++) and Linux-based development (Yocto Project). Since stepping into this role, I have actively contributed to the codebase by resolving high-priority customer defects and implementing critical feature gaps. This has allowed me to quickly translate theoretical embedded concepts into stable, production-ready firmware solutions. During my years in education, I have utilized the .NET ecosystem in engineering cross-platform applications (.NET MAUI, ASP.NET Core, Azure App Service, & GitHub Actions). I have also led a research project involving a GIS application for urban green space management (Python, Google Earth Engine, Deep Learning). This project received government approval for its utility in urban planning. Additionally, I have developed the firmware for an autonomous pesticide sprayer robot (Raspberry Pi) and an autonomous line-following robot with color detection (PIC16F877A). I also did my OJT at NCR Atleos, where I developed a mobile app proof-of-concept to optimize workflows in hardware and service engineering. I have also maintained a consistent track record of both academic and extracurricular excellence during my time at USJ-R. I have graduated at the top of my batch thrice (Junior High School Boys' High, Senior High School, and College). I have placed as Champion in the CpE Region 7 Quiz Bowl and 1st runner-up in the CpE National Quiz Bowl. Lastly, I have also won a leadership award for serving as President in the USJ-R Computer Engineering Society. These milestones reflect my commitment to technical excellence and my belief in using engineering to solve high-impact, real-world problems.
Currently assigned to the Scanner Firmware team and centering role on the following key contributions: • Engineered and optimized memory-safe proprietary scan workflows using C/C++ and Rust, successfully closing critical feature gaps within high-performance imaging firmware. • Assigned the continuous resolution of high-impact Coverity defects, eliminating critical static analysis vulnerabilities across legacy and modern C/C++ firmware modules. • Configured and maintained custom embedded Linux distributions utilizing the Yocto Project to ensure seamless system initialization. • Resolved high-priority customer defects by analyzing complex legacy codebases and debugging remote target hardware via Bash, SSH, and Vim. • Familiarized and streamlined remote system management across local Linux development environments and proprietary printer architectures for day-to-day work. • Collaborated within an enterprise CI/CD pipeline, utilizing Git and GitLab for rigid version control, structured peer code reviews, and automated testing cycles. • Validated workflow reliability and performance standards by executing system simulations using specialized proprietary firmware tools prior to production deployment. • Documented firmware behavior and architectural defects within enterprise issue-tracking software, actively shortening development-to-release quality cycles. Company was formerly Lexmark Research and Development Corporation, and is currently undergoing transition to Xerox.
• Developed a foundational understanding of full-system integration through the end-to-end development lifecycle of ATMs; gained technical proficiency in product lifecycle management (PLM), ATM devices & diagnostics, firmware flashing, SMT soldering, PCB library management & design, and wire harness design. • Engineered a full-stack mobile application from concept to completion for an innovative project aimed to streamline company workflows; used .NET MAUI for the cross-platform front-end and ASP.NET Core for the RESTful API backend, with SQLite for local data persistence. • Presented the final project to engineering department, demonstrating functionality, code architecture, and potential for future implementation. • Project later enhanced by integrating Azure SQL Server and deploying the Web API on Azure App Service, improving scalability, reliability, and enabling cloud-based access.