Elgen MarArinasa
A Systems Architect bridging applied data science and software engineering to build defensible, fast-moving systems.
A little bit about myself...
Hello, there! I'm Elgen.
I operate at the intersection of applied data science, systems architecture, and technical research. While many talk about "AI hype," I dedicated my freelance years to delivering 40+ multidisciplinary technical papers—covering everything from memory hierarchy optimization to rigorous statistical evaluation.
I don't just "build apps." I architect structured, defensible systems that turn loosely defined requirements into production-ready insights. Whether I'm leading workshops as a Data Science Core Officer at GDGOC (Google Developer Groups on Campus - USC) or training a 5-CNN ensemble pipeline and YOLOv11 for clinical diagnostics at the University of San Carlos, my focus is singular: Execution over fluff.
If you need someone who can get the job done on time, I'm your guy.
Whether I'm shipping mission-critical backends, technical benchmarks, or engineering data pipelines, my focus is singular: Unrelenting execution.
The Mindset
Applied Data Science
Bypassing the hype. Focused on pipelines, interpretability, and clinical application—from Grad-CAM diagnostics to structured EDA workflows.
Systems Engineering
Building for the long-haul. Multi-semester development across SAAD, IM, and App Dev. I don't just code; I architect systems.
Execution-First
Calculated intuition. I build systems that work—not because of luck, but because I architect for performance and benchmark limits. TOPCIT Level 3 (Top 10 Achievement).
Experience Timeline
Founder & Lead Systems Architect
Axio Labs
Architecting defensible B2B systems and high-performance infrastructure. Currently scaling FreshCatch, a seafood coordination platform unbundling the $XXB middleman market via an automated Bayanihan aggregation engine and buyer-side coordination fees.
Data Science Core Officer
Google Developer Groups on Campus - USC
Leading data science initiatives and technical workshops for the USC-TC community. Focused on bridging theoretical AI with applied systems for high-potential student engineers.
Research Freelancer
Livingston Research (London, UK)
Delivered technical solutions for 35+ projects involving programming, data processing, and algorithmic problem-solving under tight deadlines.
Technical Case Studies
FreshCatch — B2B Seafood Coordination
A high-performance B2B platform unbundling exploitative middlemen. Features a "Demand-First" loop and Bayanihan aggregation engine. 10,000+ lines of custom architecture validated through direct Pasil Market dock sessions and recognized for technical "Deployed Reality."
Elgen's OS — Sovereign Workspace
A fully sovereign, IDE-native Operating System layer built on top of Antigravity and VS Code. Ships persistent AI agents, compounding session memory, and autonomous tool orchestration — turning your IDE into a self-aware workspace.
Automated Malaria Detection
RBC localization with YOLOv11 & classification via Stacked CNNs. Integrated Grad-CAM for medical interpretability and decision-mapping pipelines. Built for real clinical deployment scenarios.
Julie's POS System
A full enterprise-grade POS with role-based auth, inventory management, and robust transaction handling. Mapped across SDLC phases using unified UML modelling.
Flu-vs-COVID-19 Trends
Comparative time-series analysis of influenza vs. COVID-19 incidence in New Jersey (2020-2024), featuring Python-powered ETL pipelines, rigorous statistical modeling, and publication-quality visualizations.
CiviClick – USC Campus Map
Mobile-first navigation for University of San Carlos – Talamban Campus. Offline maps, animated route guidance, and building-level floor plans powered by Kotlin & Android SDK.
Axio Labs Portfolio v3
A "Stacked" technical showcase featuring a custom-built Neural-Net background engine, atomic design architecture, and an integrated Gemini-powered persona. Engineered for benchmark execution.
Live Applications
FreshCatch — B2B Seafood
Award-winning B2B coordination platform for the seafood industry. Demand-first architecture.
Elgen's OS — Sovereign Workspace
IDE-native autonomous OS layer with persistent AI agents, compounding session memory, and sovereign tool orchestration.
Automated Malaria Detection
Real-time RBC localization and classification. Interpretability via Grad-CAM decision mapping.
Julie's POS System
Enterprise-grade retail management system with role-based security and inventory control.
Flu vs. COVID Trends
Interactive time-series dashboard for public health incidence and seasonality analysis.
CiviClick USC Map
Offline-first mobile campus navigation with animated building-level routing.
Certifications & Achievements
HackUSC 2026 - 3rd Place & Best in Design
VERIFIEDUSC Competition Guild & Google Developers Groups · 2026
Awarded 3rd Place Overall (~85.6 pts) and Best in Design for FreshCatch. Recognized for technical excellence and design-first architectural implementation.
TOPCIT Level III
VERIFIEDMinistry of Science & ICT, South Korea · 2025
International software competency benchmark. Top-tier result valid across ASEAN/KR markets.
Associate Data Analyst (SQL)
VERIFIEDDataCamp · 2024
Verified proficiency in exploratory data analysis and wrangling via complex SQL queries.
Data Analyst with Python
VERIFIEDDataCamp · 2024
Professional certification covering Python ETL, statistical modeling, and data visualization.
Technical Stack
Languages
Data & Analytics
Machine Learning
Tools & Platforms
Sub-System Access.
Visual Gallery
Shadowing the process—a visual dump of my work-life, systems, and cebu-based captures.
The Lab (Blog)
Technical writeups on architectural patterns, low-level optimizations, and data pipelines.
Let's Build Something
Open to software development, data science, and applied AI opportunities.
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