Engineering edtech that drives real impact.

I am Edsel, a founder and developer. I build scalable SaaS platforms, native mobile applications, and AI integrations designed specifically for teachers and the edtech space.

9+

Projects Shipped

4

Play Store Apps

250+

Launch Users

What I Build

Full-stack, end-to-end — web, mobile, desktop, and everything in between.

Web Application Development

Scalable, responsive web apps built for real users. From SaaS dashboards to content platforms, I ship production-ready code with clean architecture.

Next.jsVue.jsReactTypeScript

Mobile App Development

Native-quality Android apps built with React Native and Expo. Full Play Store deployment — billing, ads, auth, and offline support included.

React NativeExpoSupabaseFirebase

AI IntegrationKey Differentiator

Every product I build is evaluated for AI opportunities. From Gemini-powered exam generators to intelligent OMR grading — I ship AI that actually works.

Gemini AILLMsOpenCVPrompt Engineering

Desktop Applications

Cross-platform desktop apps for Windows with Tauri. Offline-first, lightweight, and fast — without the Electron overhead.

TauriVue.jsNode.jsTypeScript

SaaS & Automation

Custom backends, admin dashboards, and automated workflows. NestJS, Express, Prisma — built to scale and easy to maintain.

NestJSExpressPrismaSupabase

Post-Launch Growth

Building it is only half the battle. After launch, I help scale products and drive user acquisition through highly targeted Facebook Ads and TikTok Ads.

Facebook AdsTikTok AdsGrowth StrategyAnalytics

How I Build

A predictable process that delivers predictable results.

1

Discover

Goals, users, and constraints first. I clarify the problem before touching code — and recommend the right tech for your needs.

2

Design

Architecture and data flow before UI. I map out the system so there are no surprises mid-build.

3

Build

Iterative development with weekly progress updates. You see real progress early and often — not just at the finish line.

4

Launch

Deployment, documentation, and handoff. I stay available post-launch — because software is never really done.

Meet the Founder

Founded in 2026, Drift Apps is driven by a singular vision: crafting high-performance, fluid, and beautiful software that solves real problems.

I am Edsel Ayala, a Senior Software Engineer with 7+ years of experience building scalable web, mobile, and AI-powered SaaS products using modern frameworks and technologies like Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).

"Every product I build is evaluated for AI opportunities — from exam generation to intelligent grading. AI isn't a feature, it's part of the foundation."

7+

Years Experience

9+

Production Apps

4

Apps on Play Store

2026

Studio Founded

My Stack

TypeScriptReactNext.jsVue.jsReact NativeExpoNode.jsNestJSFastAPIPythonPrismaPostgreSQLSupabaseRedisAWS

AI Integration

OpenAIGeminiClaudeGroqLlamaDeepSeekLangGraphLangChainRAGpgvectorFAISS
Edsel Ayala - Founder of Drift Apps

Edsel Ayala

Senior Software Engineer & Founder

Pagbilao, Quezon, Philippines

Projects

Delivering impact through engineering excellence.

ExamScanify Android
android
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Education● Live

ExamScanify Android

Smart unified android exam scanner that automatically identifies exam types and students from dedicated codes.

React NativeOpenCVGemini AI
ExamScanify RAG
web
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Artificial Intelligence● Live

ExamScanify RAG

Corrective RAG chatbot microservice for the ExamScanify AI support assistant, featuring real-time streaming and a robust fallback mechanism.

FastAPILangGraphGroqSupabase
ExamScanify Web Console
web
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Education● Live

ExamScanify Web Console

Secure web-based dashboard for synchronizing, viewing, and managing ExamScanify mobile app data across devices with end-to-end encryption.

ReactNext.jsSupabaseTypeScript
ExamScanify Admin
web
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Education● Live

ExamScanify Admin

Centralized administrative portal for ExamScanify, featuring real-time KPI tracking, comprehensive user and group management, and automated support tools for streamlined operations.

NestJSPrismaSupabase
OwlSpark AI
android
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Artificial Intelligence● Live

OwlSpark AI

Powerful AI exam generator designed for MDAT type assessments, streamlining the creation of high-quality educational content.

Gemini AIExpress.jsFirebase
Pinoy Krossword
android
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Gaming● Live

Pinoy Krossword

A culturally enriched crossword puzzle game for Android, featuring offline play and global competitive leaderboards.

React NativeFirebaseAdMob
Quizlok
desktop
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Education● Live

Quizlok

Interactive desktop quiz platform for students that operates over a Local Area Network, enabling seamless competitive learning.

Vue.jsTauriNode.js
Makata
web
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Education● Live

Makata

A comprehensive web-based portal designed for teachers to streamline classroom management and assessment workflows.

Vue.jsNestJSGemini AIOpenCV
NoelCast: Christmas Radio
web & android
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Entertainment● Live

NoelCast: Christmas Radio

A Christmas streaming radio app — listen to holiday music from around the world with a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) AI station recommender.

ExpoFastAPIRAGFAISSGroqAWS

Let's Build Something.

Whether you have a groundbreaking idea or need technical expertise, I am here to help.

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