Marinel Sigue
Location
Manila, Philippines
School
Marinduque State College
Expertise
Microsoft Office, Raspberry Pi, Smart Homes
- Marinel is a licensed electronics engineer and a member of the Institute of Electronics Engineers of the Philippines.
- While working as a hardware/software developer, she co-authored research papers on mobile robot development.
- She's obsessed with making DIY electronic projects, so much so that she has an entire cabinet filled with gadgets and gizmos.
Experience
Marinel has been writing about consumer technology since 2019, working with tech outlets like MakeUseOf, GineersNow, and TechObservatory. She previously held a research position at the Philippine government's science and technology department. There, she dabbled with Python, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and all sorts of electronic components. When she isn't in front of her computer, she's either watching the latest tech reviews or tinkering with a new DIY project.
Education
Marinel completed her studies in Electronics Engineering and earned her bachelor's degree in 2017. She also successfully passed her licensure exam that same year.
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Stories By Marinel Sigue
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