Lionel Derrick S. Roxas

Interests

Software Engineering , Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence , Big Data Analytics , Cloud Computing and DevOps , Cybersecurity and Data Privacy , Web and Mobile Application Development

Skills

Languages and Frameworks: C, C++, Java, Javascript, TypeScript, Python, PHP, SQL

Web Development: HTML, CSS, React, React Native, Bootstrap, Node.js, Express, MongoDB, Firebase

Data Science: Jupyter Notebook, Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-Learn, LLMs, Pinecone, RAG, HuggingFace

Version Control: Git, GitHub, GitHub Actions

Tools and Platforms: VSCode, Android Studio, Xcode, AWS, Vercel, iOS/Android

Education

University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI

B.S., Computer Science - Data Science (expected November, 2026)

  • Deep Learning in Python
  • Machine Learning Methods
  • Exploratory Data Analysis
  • Algorithms and Data Structures
  • Software Engineering
  • Probability and Statistics
  • Linear Algebra
  • Discrete Mathematics
  • Programming Structures
  • Basic Network Computation

2022 - Present

Work

Software Engineering Resident, Headstarter

Remote Software Engineering Program

  • Master advanced AI and SWE techniques, including Neural Networks, Cloud-Native Architecture, and Autonomous Agents
  • Receive code reviews, DSA preparation, and industry panels to showcase scalable, algorithmic efficient, and production-ready applications
  • Develop cutting-edge solutions, including Churn Prediction Models, Real-Time Communication Systems, and Neural Network-Based Classifiers

2024 - Present

Mobile App Developer, Tochigami

Real Estate Mobile Application Developer

  • Developing a real estate mobile application with Instagram-like features using React Native and Expo Go
  • Implementing backend services using FastAPI and PostgreSQL for efficient data management
  • Integrating Firebase for authentication and real-time features
  • Utilizing Android Studio for native platform optimization and testing

2024 - Present

Software Engineering Intern, TASI/PHIDC

Software Engineering Intern

  • Collaborate with ICT Specialists to improve over 5 applications aimed at enhancing healthcare services and network management in the Pacific
  • Assisted in deploying applications for over 10,000 professionals operating in challenging conditions throughout the Pacific Region

2024 - Present

Full-Stack Web and Mobile Developer, Manoa Now

www.hawaii.edu/its/

Web and Mobile App Developer

  • Refactored Admin Portal website to develop CRUD logic on Firestore, Firebase Storage, and Firebase Authentication, increasing user base by 70%
  • Developed the Manoa Now mobile app, achieving over 1,500 downloads and boosting user retention rates by 25% on iOS and Android platforms
  • Use Xcode and Android Studio to ensure smooth app performance across iOS and Android, cutting update development time by 25%

2024 - Present

Activities

Founder & President, Haumāna Exchange

Lead Software Developer of HEX Website

  • Full-stack development of HEX using React Native Expo for faster cross-platform development
  • Enhanced caching and query strategies for Firebase Storage and Firestore
  • Implemented reCAPTCHA v3 for enhanced security
  • Created CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions

2024 - Present

Lead Developer, Hawaii Annual Coding Challenge

uhspace.org

UHSpace Data Hub Project Lead

  • Developed a centralized data hub for UH student organizations and businesses using Next.js and AWS
  • Implemented secure user authentication and data management with Firebase
  • Designed and optimized cloud infrastructure using AWS services
  • Created responsive and interactive user interfaces with Next.js and Tailwind CSS
  • Managed team collaboration through Git version control and agile methodologies

2024 - Present

References

Ravi Narayan - rnarayan@hawaii.edu