Computer Science student and systems builder
I am Ethan Owen Taruc, a Computer Science student at Ateneo de Manila University. I build portals, workflow tools, and data-backed systems while working toward AI engineering and systems architecture.
Full-stack systems
Selected systems
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Education operations
A live portal that brings student, faculty, and administrative workflows into one coherent system for the Philippines Center for Real Estate Professional Studies.
Small-business operations
A two-sided operations system for a Manila bakery: an ops application the owner runs the business from, and a customer storefront that feeds it orders directly.
AI and NLP research
A thesis research system exploring how social and search trends can be clustered and evaluated as possible signals of emerging business opportunities.
Algorithms and image processing
A Python implementation of content-aware image resizing that removes connected low-energy seams while preserving more visually significant content.
AI direction
I am developing the full path around AI systems: data, evaluation, software architecture, deployment, interfaces, and responsible use.
Working principle
The model matters. The system around it decides whether the result is useful.
My thesis work explores NLP and trend detection. My production and client work gives me the operational foundation needed to turn research into software people can actually use.
Collaborated in a team build during OpenAI Build Week's Manila community event.
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Additional technical work
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Java multiplayer game
Built projectile physics and client-server game logic in Java while my partner focused on the creative art.
Karplus-Strong synthesis
Built a playable Python string simulation using a ring buffer and the Karplus-Strong algorithm.
Sheet-based workflow system
Built a multi-sheet system that automated nutrition calculations, plan adjustments, and data validation.
Experience
The technical thread is consistent: understand the process, make the state visible, and build a reliable next action.
Keth AI builds custom operational software for small businesses and educational institutions, including portals, inventory systems, POS workflows, and internal management tools. The company is growing toward AI-enabled systems that combine business workflows, reliable data, and safe automation.
Developed the BSREM Student Portal during a 160-hour internship, contributing to a live system for student, faculty, and administrative workflows.
Built an internal full-stack prototype to support a Revenue Operations workflow as the final project of my 300-hour internship.
Designed evidence-informed training and nutrition plans, tracked progress, and taught clients how to understand the reasoning behind their programs.
Reviewed digital artwork against customer requirements, wrote actionable revision notes, and coordinated approval cycles during high-volume seasons.
Capability map
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Interactive systems deck
Used to build interfaces, APIs, portals, and role-aware workflows.
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Education and evidence
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2023 to 2027, expected
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Enterprise Systems specialization
Coursework and projects span software development, databases, algorithms, enterprise systems, and artificial intelligence.
Class of 2023
Senior High School, STEM
Valedictorian of the Andres Bonifacio Campus Senior High School graduating class. Graduated with Highest Honors.
Philippines Center for Real Estate Professional Studies
Development of the BSREM Student Portal
Verified evidenceSprout Solutions
Revenue Operations team
Verified evidenceHubSpot Academy
Valid June 2026 to July 2027
Verified evidenceAbout
I like work where software has to make a real process clearer. That has meant building a student portal, prototyping inventory and POS workflows, cleaning operational data, and studying how NLP can surface emerging business trends. I care about the parts that make a system dependable: understandable interfaces, defensible claims, careful data handling, and honest limits.
Keth AI
Co-Founder and Developer
Keth AI builds custom operational software for small businesses and educational institutions, including portals, inventory systems, POS workflows, and internal management tools.
The direction is AI-enabled systems that combine business workflows, reliable data, and safe automation.
Contact
I am interested in software engineering and AI systems opportunities, and in practical software work through Keth AI.