Hey, folks! I'm Francis Tin-ao ๐
I build apps โ fast, clean, and ready to ship.
Full-stack engineer building scalable apps from design to deployment. Based in Butuan City, Philippines; open to remote opportunities.
Full-stack engineer building scalable apps from design to deployment. Based in Butuan City, Philippines; open to remote opportunities.
I'm Francis Tin-ao, a software engineer based in Butuan City, Philippines. I work across the full stack โ TypeScript, Next.js, and React Native on the frontend, NodeJS on the backend, Docker,VPS Cloud Platforms, and Vercel for deployment. I'm comfortable owning a project end to end.
Most of my experience has been in fast-moving environments โ government, startups, hackathons, and personal client work โ where shipping under real constraints was the job. I've built across healthcare, education, tourism, and VR, keeping me adaptable to what a project actually needs.
These are the technologies I work with.
Here are some projects that I developed and worked with.

GIS-Based Network Analysis in Finding Optimal Route on Accessing Tourist Places in Siargao Island, Philippines.

My multi-awarded undergraduate thesis. A desktop application that detects and classifies stroke on CT Scan automatically.

Web application that can generate questionnaires based on Bloom's Taxonomy using generative artificial intelligence.

A smart layout automation platform that transforms templates and bulk data into print-ready documents.

A mobile-first CRM workspace built for modern real estate agents.

A platform to promote local cafes in Butuan City.

A web application for real-time chatting with a friend or a group of friends.
Hackathon wins, competition placements, and workshops in software development and technology.
3rd Place at the AI Frontiers 2025 Hackathon (3rd). Developed a mobile app that combines Statistical ML and RAG for monthly forecasting of stocks of cacao.


3rd Place at the Galileo Hackathon 2021. Developed a solution for immediate flood detection using IOT and satellite data.

2nd Place at the Alliance Medical Innovation Challenge 2025 - Hosted by AMIC 2025 in DevPost Online Hackathon Platform

3rd Place at the Hack4Health Hackathon 2024



3rd Place at the DICT National Startup Competition


Passed the Diagnostic Exam Passer, eligible to take the Proficiency Exam


Hosted by Philippine Space Agency and GNSS.asia
He has been my student ever since, and he is actively participating in my class.
Dexter Romaguera
Instructor, CCIS
Francis is intellectually creative! ๐ฏ.
Edwin Jarlata
Instructor, CCIS
Francis' exceptional dedication, leadership, and ability to connect with people inspire others. He's destined for continued success in all endeavors.
Jenelyn Refamonte
Instructor, CCIS & Mentor of ParaGO
Together, we founded a beacon of smart tourism and hospitality: paraGO, entrusting the grand vision of Mr. Francis Tin-ao. Brilliance should never be wasted.
James Rosales
Co-founder, ParaGo
I'm also available for new opportunities and excited to bring your ideas to life.
Modern web technologies from frontend to backend with scalable architecture
Creative solutions to complex technical challenges with innovative approaches
Efficient development with clean, maintainable code and rapid deployment
Let's discuss your next project and make something incredible together.