About Me

I’m an engineering tech who has been huffing solder smoke in some capacity since 2011. I specialize in the technical aspect of prototyping, the precise execution of electronic and mechanical builds, and accurate documentation.

The rural villages of the Philippines aren’t quite the paradise many make them out to be, but for a child, they offer plenty of things to do. When I wasn’t out treading water or bothering the wildlife, I was teaching myself how to build things. A lot has changed over the years, but I’ve been tinkering with hardware since the Arduino Uno was announced.

After university, I worked as an IT staff in my parents’ pharmaceutical business. It wasn’t grand or as well paid as one would imagine for someone with a background in Computer Science, but it was comfortable.

I entered a traveling phase in my early to mid 20’s to get a feel for where I wanted to go, who I wanted to be, and what profession would make me happiest. I still tinkered with electronics in the background, and after some deep thoughts and consideration, I decided to re-enter university to earn an engineering degree.

In 2020, the pandemic hit, and like many, my goals had been derailed. I withdrew from university, and after a difficult discussion with my family, I was offered the opportunity to join my sister in Canada. It was a fresh start with the freedom to pursue what I wanted.

After graduating from Seneca Polytechnic, I landed my first job as a professional Electronics Technician at emerging medical device start up. Many of my skills were utilized in refining techniques and processes necessary to manufacture life-saving devices. Devices smaller than a crack of coarse pepper and less visible than a grain of salt.

Beyond tinkering with tech, I enjoy picking up new skills to add to my collection. This often involves discovering something new, learning the foundations, failing, and eventually succeeding in executing it.

I am an eternal student, and if you name something I don’t know, chances are high that I soon will–thoroughly.