Paul Henry M. Dacalan

Student

BSCSSE Student at FEU Institute of Technology

Manila, Metro Manila · FEU Institute of Technology

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Personal Information

Short Biography

I am a 4th year Bachelor of Science in Computer Science student specializing in Software Engineering at FEU Institute of Technology. I am passionate about fintech, blockchain, and building technology that supports Filipino micro entrepreneurs and local communities. I enjoy joining hackathons, where I love turning ideas into working products with my teammates. Outside of building, I am a Stellar PH Ambassador and enjoy mentoring fellow students who are starting their journey in tech. I am always curious about new tools and eager to learn, collaborate, and create solutions that make everyday life a little easier for Filipinos.

🛠️ Skills

Mobile App Development

Competent (70%)

Blockchain Development

Expert (90%)

TypeScript

Competent (70%)

React

Advanced (80%)

Communication

Competent (70%)

👔 Work Experience

Internship • Jul 2026 - Present (3 months)

Software Engineering Intern at ED3N Ventures

🏆 Honors and Awards

Champion

Stellar APAC Hackathon (Payment and Consumer Applications track)

Issued by StellarPH on July 30, 2026

Award: Ranked 1st overall among Top 10 PH Grand Finalists; 5th place, Payment and Consumer Applications track (regional, vs Indonesia and Vietnam) Project: PalengkePay Team: Kyle Azriel Aganinta (marketing and pitching), Alea Masiglat (UI/UX and video) Description: A micropayment app for wet market vendors that works without a bank account, now live on Stellar mainnet at palengkepay.com.

Champion

FEU Tech ACM Hackathon, TechSprint

Issued by FEU Tech ACM Student Chapter on June 27, 2026

Won the TechSprint category of the FEU Tech ACM Hackathon.

1st Runner-Up

Agora Hackathon Philippines

Issued by Agora Philippines on May 27, 2026

Built Ka Asenso with team Vocal Commits, a voice commerce franchise marketplace that lets Filipinos invest in local businesses through real time voice consultations.

1st Runner-Up

UP SoComSci Hack It Up Hackathon

Issued by UP Society of Computer Scientists (SoComSci) on May 20, 2026

Built PalengkePay with team sTHREElar, a Stellar powered micropayment PWA that lets wet market vendors accept digital payments without a bank account.