SaaS Engineer & Tech Founder / AI Automation & Rails Engineer

Jayson Presto

I build production-ready Ruby on Rails platforms, AI-powered systems, SMS infrastructure, payment integrations, and mobile applications from product idea through deployment and operation.

  • Founder Operator SaaS products from idea to production
  • Rails Specialist APIs, payments, realtime systems
  • Automation Builder AI, SMS, webhooks, deployment workflows

Professional Summary

Founder-engineer execution for SaaS teams, startups, AI automation work, and business-critical web platforms.

Co-Founder and Tech Lead at IPROG TECH, with experience leading Rails teams, collaborating directly with CEOs and business leaders, and translating operational requirements into stable software systems.

My strongest work combines engineering and entrepreneurship: SaaS products, telecom and SMS workflows, AI integrations, deployment automation, and owned businesses such as Ka Prets Pizza House with its self-developed ordering platform.

Core Technical Stack

Practical coverage from Rails product code to AI workflows, APIs, mobile delivery, and infrastructure.

Rails SaaS Engineering

Ruby on Rails, Rails 8, ActionCable, API architecture, business logic, production maintenance

AI and Automation

OpenAI integrations, chatbot systems, Zapier workflows, GoHighLevel automations, MQTT workflows

Data and Integrations

PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, Redis, SMS APIs, payment integrations, PayPal, Stripe

Infrastructure

Docker, VPS operations, Nginx, Heroku, AWS, Cloudflare, DigitalOcean, Namecheap

Frontend and Mobile

JavaScript, Vue.js, jQuery, HTML5, CSS3, Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap, Flutter, Android/iOS delivery

Product Workflow

Git, GitHub Actions, GitLab, Jira, Trello, Postman, Canva, founder-led product execution

Selected SaaS Products and Ventures

Built, launched, and operated platforms across telecom, AI automation, attendance, games, publishing, commerce, rental, and music production.

Startup

IPROG TECH

Co-founder and tech lead for custom SaaS web applications and mobile development focused on Ruby on Rails and Flutter.

Messaging API

IPROG SMS

API-based SMS platform with telecom integrations, programmable messaging workflows, and production operations.

Vehicle Rental

IPROG RentGo

Palawan-focused car and motorcycle rental marketplace connecting travelers with verified local owners through a streamlined booking flow.

AI Automation

IPROG AI

AI integration and chatbot systems for business workflows, customer handling, and automated operations.

Attendance

IPROG DTR

OTP-based daily time record system for employee attendance, payroll tracking, and automation workflows.

Realtime Games

IPROG Arcade

Token-based online arcade with real-time mini-games, Rails 8 modernization, and ActionCable gameplay.

Web Publishing

IPROG DRIVE

Drive-to-Web platform that turns Google Drive folders into live websites with SSL, subdomains, and custom domain support.

Local Commerce

Ka Prets Pizza House

Owned local pizza business supported by a self-developed online ordering platform and real operating feedback.

Music Production

Ka Tono Studio

Custom song and jingle production platform that turns customer messages into professionally produced songs delivered within 24 hours.

AI, Automation and Infrastructure

Modern systems work across AI integrations, deployment operations, and workflow automation.

AI Systems

Chatbots and AI Integrations

Builds OpenAI-powered assistants, chatbot flows, and business automations that connect product data with customer-facing workflows.

Deployment

Dockerized Rails Operations

Deploys and maintains Rails applications using Docker, VPS infrastructure, Nginx, cloud hosting, SSL, and domain management.

Automation

API and Workflow Infrastructure

Connects SMS, payment, webhook, MQTT, Zapier, and GoHighLevel workflows into reliable business process automation.

Experience

Rails development, technical leadership, and business-facing delivery.

Freelance

  • IT Consultant - BAMVS: Works with executive and marketing leadership to turn business logic into technical systems that support growth and operational efficiency.
  • Full Stack RoR Developer / Tech Lead - Area Scouts: Led Rails and mobile developers while aligning e-commerce platform delivery with executive product strategy.
  • Backend RoR Developer - BrandRep: Maintained agency e-commerce and CMS back-office features, resolving production issues and shipping backend improvements.
  • Backend RoR Developer - Duxata: Enhanced and maintained an e-commerce platform for doctors and clients, improving reliability through ongoing feature updates.
  • Full Stack RoR Developer - Picnotes: Resolved production issues for an educational picture-sharing platform.
  • Full Stack RoR Developer - Cloud Showroom: Led Rails development, bug fixing, and feature delivery for a toy shopping platform.
  • RoR Developer - Costify: Supported a business intelligence dashboard used by construction firms for operational reporting.

Corporate

  • API Rails Developer - MetroMart Technologies Inc.: Fixed bugs, implemented API features, and optimized legacy Rails code for a production commerce platform.
  • Software Engineer - Sprobe: Operated and maintained SaaS applications for Japanese clients.

In-house

  • Ruby on Rails Developer - Neosis Ltd (Tikigo): Specialized in backend development, PayPal and Stripe integrations, and VPS deployment.
  • PHP Developer (WordPress) - Tezoro: Built client websites with custom plugins and theme modifications.
Education Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Palawan State University, 2011 - 2015

Languages Tagalog and English

Comfortable working with local and international teams.

Availability SaaS, AI automation and Rails work

Best fit for product delivery, backend systems, startup teams, and founding-engineer opportunities.