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CG Aquingel Palabrica

@cgaquingelpalabrica

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Multidisciplinary UI/UX engineer and designer bridging tech and creative strategy.

Philippines

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role where I craft user-centered interfaces, collaborate cross-functionally, mentor juniors, and tackle multidisciplinary problems that combine design, frontend engineering, and research.

I am a multidisciplinary professional with proven experience in UI/UX engineering, frontend development, graphic design, marketing, and scientific research. I have delivered production-ready interfaces using VueJS and ReactJS, designed brand identities and marketing campaigns, and led research projects using Python, MATLAB, and Raspberry Pi systems.

I graduated Magna Cum Laude in Computer Science and am pursuing an MS in Physics, combining strong technical rigor with creative execution. I lead teams and interns, coordinate cross-functional projects, and produce high-quality documentation and user-centered solutions that improve engagement and product usability.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Visual Designer & UI Developer

Current

Freelance

Jul 2019 - Present (6 years 6 months)

Designed branding, digital and print assets, and built a ReactJS website for clients across academia, politics, and small businesses, improving brand visibility and engagement. Translated client requirements into visual systems and led creative campaigns that increased online presence.

Figma Adobe Photoshop Canva ReactJS UI Design Branding Frontend Development Client Communication

Research Intern

High-Entropy Energy Storage Research Group

Sep 2025 - Dec 2025 (3 months)

Applied solid-state synthesis to produce bulk ceramic materials and performed characterization (SEM, XRD Rietveld refinement, Raman, P-E loops), then authored a research manuscript detailing methods and results.

Solid State Synthesis SEM XRD Rietveld P E Hysteresis Solid State Characterization

UX Engineer

HQZen

Jan 2024 - Nov 2024 (10 months)

Contributed to agile UX/UI development, created Figma prototypes, implemented Vue.js and Sass templates, led a major desktop feature redesign with A/B testing, and coordinated interns to maintain design consistency across the platform.

Figma Vue.Js SASS UX Engineering Responsive Design A B Testing Agile Frontend Development

Lead Researcher

Chicken DANNCE Project

Jul 2023 - Dec 2023 (5 months)

Designed methodology and framework for a multi-camera computer vision system classifying 3D chicken behavior using CNNs; configured Raspberry Pi devices and maintained system, producing detailed documentation and experimental results.

Python Matlab Convolutional Neural Networks Raspberry Pi Computer Vision Research & Documentation

Marketing Director

Idealab UP Cebu

Aug 2020 - Jul 2022 (1 year 11 months)

Led a creative team to manage social channels and concepted brand identities for monthly events, producing logos, typography, and templates that optimized engagement. Coordinated cross-committee social calendars to improve visibility.

Branding Social Media Management Graphic Design Team Leadership Logo Design Typography

Graphic Designer

1Red Root Artists Cooperative

Apr 2021 - Aug 2021 (4 months)

Produced graphic collateral for government institutions and startups including posters, brochures, decks, headers, and apparel, delivering multiple design options to refine client requirements and ensure satisfaction.

Graphic Design Print Design Presentation Design Branding Adobe Photoshop

Social Media Manager

Ape The Monkey Studios

Jul 2020 - Oct 2020 (3 months)

Improved traffic and engagement through SEO, optimized thumbnails for YouTube and Spotify, and ran targeted social campaigns across Facebook, Instagram, and Quora to raise brand awareness. Maintained client relationships via consistent engagement strategies.

Social Media SEO Content Strategy Campaign Management Facebook Instagram YouTube

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of San Carlos

Master of Science, Physics

Activities and societies: Secretary, USC ASTHRDP (AY 2024-2025)

Pursuing Master of Science in Physics and active in university graduate student organizations.

University of the Philippines Cebu

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Grade: Magna Cum Laude

Activities and societies: Vice-Chairperson, Sciences Federation (AY 2021-2022); Public Information Officer - External, UP Computer Science Guild (AY 2021-2022); Treasurer, TINTA UP Cebu (AY 2021-2022)

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, graduated Magna Cum Laude with consistent university scholar honors and leadership roles in student organizations.