There's life beyond coding. As much as I enjoy building software, I value time spent outdoors, traveling, and real human connection.
Grew up in the Philippines and attended Lycée Français de Manille. I still say "Salamat" to Filipinos I meet today because the country gave me some of my strongest early memories.
Manila, Philippines
"Malaysia, Truly Asia" holds true. I miss Bastari and the people I grew up with there.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Earned my PADI scuba diving licence in Malaysia, which started a lifelong interest in diving and exploring new places properly.
Malaysia
Moved to Montreal and attended Loyola High School and Lower Canada College, where I built strong roots in Canada.
Montreal, Canada
Travelled to Iquitos, Peru for a service trip in the Amazon. It was one of my first major experiences seeing a different part of the world with purpose.
Iquitos, Peru
Played Jack Merridew in Lord of the Flies, a demanding lead role that challenged me to explore leadership, fear, and power on stage.
Montreal, Canada
Named GMAA Juvenile Boys Varsity Finals MVP — one of my proudest high school athletic moments.
Montreal, Canada
Moved to Kingston to study Computer Engineering at Queen's University, where I became more interested in math, software, and AI.
Kingston, Canada
Spent the summer in Colombia, where I learned Spanish, continued scuba diving, and lived in a new culture firsthand.
Colombia
Transferred to McGill University for a B.Sc. Joint Major in Mathematics and Computer Science, focusing on AI, algorithms, systems, and applied mathematics.
Montreal, Canada
Moved to Glasgow for an exchange semester at the University of Glasgow. I connected back to my Scottish roots, met family, and learned to play golf on the links.
Glasgow, UK
Moved to Toronto to work at CI Global Asset Management, combining technology, finance, automation, and investment research.
Toronto, Canada
Became President of McGill CodeJam, leading the team as we reshape the hackathon around AI, innovation, and the future of software engineering.
Montreal, Canada