I started my journey in development way back in high school, where I had an interest in developing websites. I remember that I built a website for my favorite artist, Daft Punk, during that time and also built a blog which revolved in news about gaming. However, my first exposure to web development was during my elementary years, where I was taught how to develop a simple website using HTML and CSS and deployed it using a free hosting service.

During my college years, I delved deeper into computer science during my time in the University of the Philippines Mindanao. I learned about data structures, algorithms, neural networks, machine learning, cybersecurity, and software engineering (fullstack development in web, mobile, and software projects involving JavaScript, TypeScript, Dart, C, C++, C#, Java, and Python).

My thesis paper focused on the usability and user experience analysis of the TrabaHanap mobile application. The methodology I used was the System Usability Scale (SUS) and User Experience Questionnaire-Short (UEQ-S) to evaluate the usability and user experience of the app and the impact of the implementation of local cultural elements on the app. While conducting my thesis, I developed my skills in mobile development, and also learned about the importance of user experience and usability in the development of a software application.