Rodney Lei Estrada
Machine Learning Specialist | Full-Stack Developer | Tech Community Leader
Graduating BS Computer Science student specializing in Machine Learning, with hands-on experience in Machine Learning, Test Automation, Data Analytics, & Full-Stack Development. Active community leader and Former PyCon APAC 2025 Co-Chair with proven project management and collaboration skills. Passionate about building impactful, accessible technology.
GitHub@hirajyainLinkedInrodneyleiestrada
Emailrodneyestrada2425@gmail.com
LocationNational Capital Region, Metro Manila, PH
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Retail Tech Intern | Test Automation
Mar 2025 - Sep 2025ING Hubs Philippines
- Maintained and enhanced automated test frameworks to ensure system reliability and performance
- Contributed to test automated testing aligned with business requirements, particularly for KYC systems
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve test coverage and quality assurance processes
EDUCATION
BS Computer Science
2022 - 2026National University - Manila | Specialization in Machine Learning
- National University Blue Scholar
- Consistent Dean's Lister
- Project Inspirare Awardee (Prestigious Core Value Award of NU)
SKILLS
Programming & Data
PythonJavaSQLExcelData AnalyticsData Visualization
Web & Tools
Next.jsMongoDBFastAPITailwind CSSGitFlutter
ML & AI
Scikit-learnTensorFlowPySparkPandasNumpyMatplotlib
Project Management
TrelloClickUpAzure Boards
PROJECTS
Tropical Cyclone Impact Profiling
View →Clustering Unsupervised Machine Learning
- Built clustering models (K-Means, DBSCAN, GMM, Agglomerative) to profile disaster severity
- Applied Optuna hyperparameter tuning and PCA visualization
- Integrated MAACLI explainability for actionable severity tiers
- Data partnership with PAGASA and NDRRMC
- Research accepted at ICICT 2026 Honolulu, Hawaii
Tropical Cyclone Future Damage Prediction
View →Regression Supervised Machine Learning
- Developed XGBoost and Linear Regression models to forecast disaster impact metrics
- Achieved improved performance reducing MAE/RMSE and increasing R²
- Validated predictions using actual vs. predicted analysis
- Data partnership with PAGASA and NDRRMC
Loop (DataBlitz Revamp)
View →Full-Stack E-Commerce Website
- Revamped DataBlitz-inspired platform using Next.js
- Implemented JWT-based authentication with role-based access control
- Built admin and customer dashboards with full CRUD functionality
- Integrated MongoDB for data management
- Improved UI/UX, responsiveness, and platform security
TalaBatas
View →Mobile App LGU Ordinance Tracker
- Built Flutter-based mobile MVP for local government unit
- Implemented ordinance stage tracking and searchable law directory
- Delivered functional MVP aligned with government stakeholder requirements
CERTIFICATIONS
11/2022Statistical Analysis and Modeling Using SQL and Python - Project SPARTA PH
HACKATHONS
LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY
Board of Trustees - Corporate Secretary
May 2025 - Present- Managed board documentation, meeting minutes, and official records
- Supported governance, compliance, and strategic initiatives
PyCon APAC 2025 Chairman
Oct 2024 - Mar 2025- Oversaw all committees for successful execution of PyCon APAC 2025
- Led cross-team coordination, timelines, and stakeholder communication
Speaker for PyCon Hong Kong 2025
October 2025- Unscripted Yes, Consistent Commitment: From Meetup Attendee to PyCon APAC 2025 Co-Chair Journey
Community Volunteer
Jan 2026 - Present- Helps with execution and coordination of meetup processes
DEVCON Pro Summit 2023 - Creatives Project Manager
Jun 2023 - Oct 2023- Managed creative deliverables and collaborated with event leadership
- Supported event operations as an all-around volunteer
PyCon APAC 2025 Opening Remarks
Chairman
PyCon Hong Kong 2025
Speaker
Python Philippines Meetup
Board of Trustees
GDSC NU-Manila Speakership
Community Volunteer