Programming language
LOCAL TIMECALOOCAN, PHILIPPINES2026 / VOL. 01
COMPUTER SCIENCE · DATA SCIENCE
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A WORK IN PROGRESS
A mind for systems.
An instinct for people.
01 / A LITTLE CONTEXTCURIOUS, BY NATURE
I’m interested in
how things work.
And who they
work for.
TECHNOLOGY. PEOPLE.
A GROWING PERSPECTIVE.
A GROWING PERSPECTIVE.
I’m Normand, a Computer Science student majoring in Data Science at the University of Santo Tomas, currently exploring backend AI engineering through my internship at FlyRank AI.
My experience also lives beyond technology: leading a news writing team, coordinating events, and helping student organizations turn plans into well-run activities. Across all of it, I value clear communication and thoughtful collaboration.
Explore my experience02 / TECHNICAL INDEXTHE TOOLKIT
Behind
the thinking.
Languages, technologies, and tools
that are part of my practice.
Web technologies
HTMLCSS
Database
MongoDB
Tools & environment
DockerLinux
CODE, IN CONTEXT.Visit my GitHub
03 / SELECTED WORKEXPLORE THE SOURCE
Side projects.
Real curiosity.
Two explorations at the intersection
of code and the worlds I enjoy.
A conversation,inside the game.
A Minecraft Paper plugin that connects in-game chat to Google Gemini. Players can ask questions through a chat trigger or the /ai command, with configurable responses and cooldowns.
- Java
- Paper
- Gemini API
Chat commands · Optional chat context · Per-player cooldowns
Your soundtrack.Your world.
A Fabric mod that brings YouTube audio playback into Minecraft. Connect a Google account, browse playlists and liked videos, and control in-game playback powered by LavaPlayer.
- Java
- Fabric
- YouTube API
- LavaPlayer
Google OAuth · Playlist browsing · In-game playback controls
04 / EXPERIENCE2023 — PRESENT
Learning
by doing.
From outside the classroom to student organizations and hands-on projects.
Different settings. The same care for the work.
BACKEND AI
FlyRank AI
Backend AI Engineer — Intern
Currently interning at FlyRank AI, focusing on backend AI engineering.
Internship · Philippines · RemoteSTUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
UST Computer Science Society
Executive Associate to the 2nd Year Representative
Serving as Executive Associate to the 2nd Year Representative in the UST Computer Science Society.
Manila, Philippines · On-siteCOMMITTEE WORK
UST Cisco Networking Academy Gateway — CICS
Environmental Committee Staff
Serving on the Environmental Committee at UST Cisco Networking Academy Gateway — CICS.
On-siteLOGISTICS
UST Computer Science Society
Logistics Staff
Supported event materials, venue preparation, equipment coordination, and resource management. Worked across committees to keep activities ready to run and adapt to changing needs.
Manila, Philippines · On-siteEVENT COORDINATION
UST Hiraya
Event Management Member
Helped plan and execute organizational events, coordinate timelines and requirements, and support on-site operations. Contributed ideas to improve the participant experience.
Student organizationNEWS WRITING
Rotaract
News Writer
Created clear, accurate written content for initiatives and events. Collaborated with team members to gather information, develop stories, and uphold publication standards.
Organizational communicationsEDITORIAL LEADERSHIP
Ang Bughaw at Bulawan
Editor in Chief — News Writing
Led the News Writing team, supervised writers, and reviewed articles for quality and consistency. Coordinated editors and contributors to meet deadlines and strengthen article structure, accuracy, and presentation.
Editorial leadership05 / THE HUMAN SIDE
What I bring
to the table.
The human skills behind
the work. Built through
real teams and real responsibilities.
01Communication
CLEAR WORDS. SHARED UNDERSTANDING.
Writing with clarity and accuracy, collaborating productively with teams, and building strong professional relationships. Developed through news writing and organizational communications.
02Leadership
GUIDING PEOPLE. CARING ABOUT QUALITY.
Leading writers, managing editorial workflows, reviewing articles, and coordinating contributors around publication deadlines. Experience rooted in the Editor in Chief role at Ang Bughaw at Bulawan.
03Coordination
THE DETAILS THAT MAKE THINGS WORK.
Organizing event timelines and requirements, preparing materials and venues, coordinating equipment, and supporting on-site operations through UST Hiraya and the Computer Science Society.
04Adaptability
LISTEN. UNDERSTAND. RESPOND.
Responding to changing priorities and event needs with problem-solving, active listening, and empathy. Working through challenges and supporting conflict resolution within teams.
06 / EDUCATION & LEARNING
Always
a student.
University of Santo Tomas
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Major in Data Science
Notre Dame of Greater Manila
Science, Technology, Engineering
and Mathematics Strand
BayLayn 2024
DLSU
For the full picture.
Download my CV07 / ON REPEAT
What I’m
feeling.
CURRENT FEELING Nostalgic
CURRENTLY ON REPEAT
Wonderwall
Oasis
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