Hello, I'm Billy S. Terante
AI Enthusiast & Full Stack Developer
4th-year BSIT student at Caraga State University specializing in Computer Vision, NLP, and Intelligent Edge Systems.
About Me
I am a final-year Bachelor of Science in Information Technology student at the College of Computing and Information Sciences, Caraga State University.
My passion lies in Artificial Intelligence, specifically in Computer Vision and Natural Language Processing. I love bridging the gap between software and hardware, working on projects that involve edge computing with devices like the Jetson Orin Nano and Raspberry Pi.
I have successfully completed my OJT at Sindbad.Tech, where I worked on AI-driven solutions and system architecture. Currently, I am working on advanced projects like hybrid edge-cloud assistant systems and AI-powered vehicle safety solutions.
4th Year
BSIT Student
Caraga State University
Computing & Information Sciences
Skills & Expertise
Bridging the gap between cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence and strategic business leadership.
Areas of Expertise
Strategic domains and core competencies
AI & Computer Vision
YOLOv8 & Deep Learning
Edge Computing
Jetson Orin & Raspberry Pi
Full Stack Web
Next.js & Modern Frameworks
UI/UX Accessibility
WCAG Standards & HCI
Business Strategy
Operations & Scaling
Cross-Cultural Comm.
Professional Collaboration
Team Leadership
Staffing & Management
Technopreneurship
Innovation & Startups
Technical Proficiencies
Tools, languages, and technical stack
Languages & Frameworks
AI & Machine Learning
Hardware & Tools
Languages & Comm.
What I Do
Combining technical skill with innovation
AI System Development
Building custom models for computer vision and object detection using tools like YOLOv8.
Edge Computing
Deploying intelligent applications on edge devices like Jetson Nano and Raspberry Pi.
Web App Development
Creating modern web applications with integrated SDKs (Zoom, OpenAI).
IoT Solutions
Developing smart systems like attendance trackers and safety monitors.
HCI & Accessibility
Evaluating and redesigning interfaces to meet WCAG accessibility standards.
Technical Consultation
Providing insights on technical feasibility, system architecture, and project roadmaps.
Achievements & Recognition
Milestones in innovation and research excellence
Regional Pitching Competition
Competed against 34 startups across the region. Our team, VisionDrive, secured a top spot with our AI-powered vehicle safety system.
3rd Runner-Up
Regional Winner
Best Video Pitch
Special Award
Innovation Seed Grant Recipient
Awarded funding during the TBI Year-End Assessment to scale the VisionDrive venture. This grant supports our transition from prototype to market-ready solution.
Innovation Grant
Research & Dev
Scale-up Support
Technopreneurship
3rd Place - Google Gemini Arena
Secured 3rd Place nationally among top 10 participating universities in the Philippines. Recognized for exceptional innovation and technical expertise using Google’s advanced Gemini platform.
3rd Place
National Winner
National Awardee
Samsung S25 & AI Pro
OJT Certificate
Certificate of OJT Completion
Successfully finished an intensive OJT program focused on AI development, edge computing, and modern web architectures.
Full Completion
Internship Program
AI Engineering
Technical Mastery
Featured Projects
Recent work from my academic career
VisionDrive
An AI-powered vehicle safety system utilizing a Jetson Orin Nano and Raspberry Pi 5. Implements YOLOv8 for real-time hazard detection.
Intelligent Assistant Moderator
A hybrid edge-cloud system using Zoom SDK and OpenAI. Provides real-time presentation management and moderation assistance.
WiCheck Attendance System
A smart attendance tracking system designed to streamline record-keeping and improve efficiency in academic settings.
SentriWiz
An automated vehicle license plate recognition (ALPR) system designed for streamlined security monitoring and access control using optical character recognition.