Hey, folks! I'm Francis Tin-ao ๐Ÿ‘‹

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.

I am part of the DEVS100

About Me

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.

Technology Stack

These are the technologies I work with.

Languages

TypeScript
Python
PHP

Frontend

React
React Native
Next.js
Tailwind CSS
Electron
Vite

Backend

Node.js
Express
Hono
Nest.js
tRPC
Laravel
FastAPI
WebSockets

Database

MySQL
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
Supabase
Firebase
Prisma ORM
Drizzle ORM
Redis

AI / ML

PyTorch
TensorFlow
LangChain
LangGraph

DevOps & Infra

Docker
AWS
Google Cloud
GitHub Actions
CI/CD
Sentry
n8n

Tools & IDEs

VS Code
Cursor
Antigravity
Claude Code
Codex
Motiff
Lovable
Openclaw

Featured Projects

Here are some projects that I developed and worked with.

One Siargao - Tourism platform for Siargao Island

One Siargao

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

React
Leaflet
Djikstra's
Express
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STELLA.ai - AI-powered stroke detection application

STELLA.ai

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

Electron
Python
TensorFlow
OpenCV
FastAPI
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Questionooze - AI-powered educational question generator

Questionooze

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

React
TailwindCSS
ExpressJS
OpenAI
Supabase
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Formiq - Bulk document generation platform

Formiq

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

Next.js
TypeScript
BullMQ
Redis
PDF-lib
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Nurture Your Leads - Real estate CRM platform

Nurture Your Leads

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

Next.js
n8n
Google Pub/Sub
Facebook Ads API
TypeScript
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Cafefy - Local cafe discovery platform

Cafefy

A platform to promote local cafes in Butuan City.

ReactJS
Vite
TailwindCSS
NodeJS
Express
MongoDB
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Istorya - Real-time messaging application

Istorya

A web application for real-time chatting with a friend or a group of friends.

ReactJS
TailwindCSS
ExpressJS
Getstream.io
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Achievements & Awards

Hackathon wins, competition placements, and workshops in software development and technology.

Hackathons & Competitions

AI Frontiers 2025 Hackathon (3rd)

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.

AI Frontiers 2025 Hackathon (3rd) photo 1
AI Frontiers 2025 Hackathon (3rd) photo 2

Galileo Hackathon 2021

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

Galileo Hackathon 2021 photo 1

Alliance Medical Innovation Challenge 2025

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

Alliance Medical Innovation Challenge 2025 photo 1

Hack4Health Hackathon 2024

3rd Place at the Hack4Health Hackathon 2024

Hack4Health Hackathon 2024 photo 1
Hack4Health Hackathon 2024 photo 2
Hack4Health Hackathon 2024 photo 3

DICT National Startup Competition 2024

3rd Place at the DICT National Startup Competition

DICT National Startup Competition 2024 photo 1
DICT National Startup Competition 2024 photo 2

DICT Diagnostic Exam Passer

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

DICT Diagnostic Exam Passer photo 1
DICT Diagnostic Exam Passer photo 2

Workshops & Certifications

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Galileo Hackathon 2023ยท 2023

Hosted by Philippine Space Agency and GNSS.asia

Testimonials

Testimonials from past co-workers and instructors.

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He has been my student ever since, and he is actively participating in my class.

Dexter Romaguera

Instructor, CCIS

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Francis is intellectually creative! ๐Ÿ’ฏ.

Edwin Jarlata

Instructor, CCIS

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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

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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

Latest Blog Posts

Insights, tutorials, and thoughts on software engineering, AI, and technology.
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The Perfect Developer for Your Vision

I'm also available for new opportunities and excited to bring your ideas to life.

What I Bring to Your Project

Full-Stack Expertise

Modern web technologies from frontend to backend with scalable architecture

Problem Solver

Creative solutions to complex technical challenges with innovative approaches

Fast Delivery

Efficient development with clean, maintainable code and rapid deployment

Let's discuss your next project and make something incredible together.

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