Manuel Sumalpong III
Registered Mechanical Engineer
About
Registered Mechanical Engineer
I am a Registered Mechanical Engineer based in Cebu City with experience in mechanical design, fabrication, and embedded systems. I am detail-oriented and tend to go deep on whatever I am working on.
- Phone: +63 928 968 8959
- City: Cebu City
- Degree: BS in Mechanical Engineering
- Email: manuelsumalpongiii@gmail.com
Outside of engineering, I enjoy Python programming and picked up web development along the way. I ended up building SUMA, a board exam review platform for Filipino mechanical engineering students, entirely from scratch, which currently serves hundreds of active users.
Timeline
Education
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
2021 - 2025
Silliman University, Dumaguete City
- Graduated with hands-on experience in machine design and project leadership.
- Successfully led a team in the design and development of an automated egg sorting machine.
Senior High School
2019 - 2021
Silliman University Senior High School, Dumaguete City
- Took the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) strand.
High School
2015 - 2019
Saint Mary's Academy of Dipolog - SMAD
- Became class president for 3 total years.
Professional Experience
Founder & Developer
September 2025 - Present
SUMA (sumacards.com)
- Designed and deployed a full-stack review platform using Python Flask for Mechanical Engineering board exam preparation.
- Compiled and organized 1,500+ mechanical engineering formulas with proper notation using MathJax rendering.
- Acquired 300+ registered users organically across two board exam cycles with zero marketing budget.
Mechanical Engineering Intern
June to July 2024
VenRay Construction Corp., Cagayan de Oro
- Performed engine repair and preventative maintenance on light-duty service vehicles.
- Observed industrial operations and safety procedures of a cement power plant.
Skills
Tools and Technologies
Engineering Technologies
- SolidWorks
- AutoCAD
- SketchUp
- Festo FluidSIM
- Ladder Logic
- PLC Programming
- Mechatronics
Other Technologies
- Python Scripting and Automation
- Backend Web Development with Flask and SQL
- Frontend Web Development with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Data Analysis with Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, and Plotly
- Git, GitHub and Version Control
- Web Scraping with Beautiful Soup and Selenium
- Basic C++ Object-Oriented Programming
Portfolio
Personal Projects and Collaborations
Load Cell-Based Egg Sorter Machine
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Gesture-Controlled RC Car
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SUMA — ME Board Exam Reviewer
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Electropneumatic Control System Design and Implementation
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Development and Performance Analysis of Bio-Fiber Reinforced Wall Cladding
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Mini Python Projects
Click to viewCertifications
Professional Certifications and Training Certificates
Mechanical Engineer
PRC Board Exam Passer, February 2026
Mechatronics Servicing NC II
TESDA National Certificate II
Mechatronics Servicing NC II
Training Certificate, AC-DC Training and Assessment Center Inc.
Electrical Installation and Maintenance NC III
Training Certificate, AC-DC Training and Assessment Center Inc.
Construction Occupational Safety and Health
COSH SO2, 40-Hour Training, Serendipity Multi-Purpose Cooperative
Contact
Have a project in mind or want to discuss a potential opportunity? Please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Address
Cebu City, Philippines
manuelsumalpongiii@gmail.com
Call
+63 928 968 8959