About

About

Location: Quezon City, Philippines
Email: jaceroldan0101@gmail.com
Phone: +63 917 124 1720
GitHub: jaceroldan
LinkedIn: jaceroldan

Summary

I’ve always been restless with the status quo of learning. From classrooms to codebases, I’ve looked for ways to go deeper — to build, to understand, and to lead.

Today, I’m an AI Engineering leader with a Master’s in Artificial Intelligence, leading a team of researchers and engineers focused on solving problems at the intersection of software systems and intelligent behavior.

My background spans over 6 years of full-stack software development (Python, JavaScript, PHP, Django, VueJS), machine learning instruction at the University of the Philippines, and technical leadership across multicultural teams. But what drives me now is research and engineering in:

  • 💡 Foundation Models (multi-modal, generative systems)
  • 💡 Natural Language Processing (understanding, reasoning, alignment)
  • 💡 Embodied AI (agents acting in virtual and physical environments)

I actively prototype, experiment, and publish, pushing the boundaries of how AI systems can perceive, reason, and act. I’m especially excited by open-source, research collaborations, and applications that bring intelligent systems closer to real-world use.

If you’re building something ambitious in AI or research-driven tech, I’d love to connect. Let’s create what comes next.

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Education

  • Master of Engineering in Artificial Intelligence, University of the Philippines Diliman (2023–2025)
    • GWA: 1.56
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, University of the Philippines Cebu (2015–2019)
    • Class Valedictorian, Magna Cum Laude
    • Ranked 1st nationally in TOPCIT Exam (2019)

Publications

Professional Experience

AI Engineering Lead, HQZen.com (May 2023 – Present)

  • Lead a multinational, cross-functional team in designing agentic AI tools for business development and customer support.
  • Developed transformer-based resume analysis models (e.g., BERT), LangGraph-powered conversational assistants (“Omni”), and an AI-driven business plan generator for Scalema.com.
  • Improved platform Apdex score from 0.6 to 0.98, significantly boosting performance and user satisfaction.

Software Development Manager, Landchecker (Sep 2022 – Mar 2023)

  • Built and led the Cebu data engineering team, focusing on recruitment and pipeline development.
  • Developed scraping pipelines using Laravel, Selenium, and Airflow to aggregate planning permit data from Australian LGAs.

Software Department Manager, HQZen.com (Jun 2021 – Jun 2022)

  • Oversaw API and frontend improvements, enhancing platform performance (Apdex score: 0.6 → 0.98).
  • Designed and implemented a Kanban board and time-tracking application for detailed task analytics.

Projects & Portfolio Highlights

Skills & Tools

  • ML & AI: PyTorch, transformer models (BERT), YOLO, GenAI tools
  • DevOps & Backend: Linux, Airflow, Selenium, Django, PHP
  • Frontend: JavaScript, Vue.js
  • General: Full-stack development, MLOps, tool integration, simulation environments

Certifications & Achievements

Fun Fact

Avid StarCraft 2 player—currently dreaming of building a model that predicts match outcomes accurately!

I also maintain a 1,800-day Duolingo streak across multiple languages, including French, Spanish, Korean, and Swahili (username: https://www.duolingo.com/profile/Jaceeeeee). I’m committed to lifelong learning and cultural fluency!