About

A bit about me, my work, and what I'm into.

// bio

I'm Francis Taino — a software engineer based in Manila. Currently building product at Mango and working on Hexis on the side. I like small, focused tools and writing clean code.

Outside of work I'm probably reading, lifting, or tinkering with whatever side project caught my interest that week.

// work

2025 –
Mango
First engineer on hiregrade.ai, an AI-powered interview platform. Started part-time building the core, now full-time across product and client work.
2026
Caffeine
Shipped 15+ dapps to the caffeine.ai marketplace. React + Motoko.
2026
DFINITY
Reworked internal KYC infrastructure — tighter service-to-service data sync, fewer manual ops.
2024 – 25
The Volte
Worked on a luxury fashion rental marketplace — designer dresses, bags, and accessories on demand.
2023 – 24
Himex Corporation
Built a radiology information system for hospitals. Two-dev team — wore every hat from product to QA.

// education

2019 – 23
University of Santo Tomas
BS Information Technology · Manila, Philippines

// also

Resume / CV available on request — email me at francistaino16@gmail.com.