1. Could you introduce yourself and tell us about you? Your current/recent jobs and employers? Previous companies and jobs?
He has over 12 years of experience in the industry. His product management role began in Malaysia, where he handled CRMs and document management systems for a digital printing company. He later returned to the Philippines, working as a presales engineer and eventually becoming the Head of Products and Solutions at his previous company. In this role, he managed a team of product managers and oversaw the product portfolio, including custom software, mobile and web apps, cybersecurity, and IT services.
His team also worked on IT help desk support, application operations, and internal applications for telecommunications companies. Additionally, he led a scrum team focused on research and development for new products. His final role was managing the presales team, where they built custom solutions for clients, providing end-to-end support from design to implementation.
He also handled strategic initiatives and worked closely with departments like talent acquisition. Beyond product development, he managed the P&L for all products and services.
2. What skill(s) / experience would you self-describe as strongest or specialist in?
He specializes in cloud services, with a strong focus on AWS, Azure, Alibaba Cloud, and GCP, in that order. He is heavily involved in the design and implementation of these services. While he may not write full programs, he can read and understand code. He played a key role in implementing DevOps and the DevOps toolchain, where he was able to understand and follow best practices for the engineering team to implement effectively.
3. Do you have XXXX (Key Criteria 1)? If so can you tell me more?
He has strong experience in blockchain, particularly in smart contracting and related technologies, even though his direct involvement has been more with NFTs rather than cryptocurrency. He worked on a project involving digital art and NFTs for a major project in the Philippines. In the financial services sector, he co-developed the e-wallet system for a major company from the ground up, working with a partner on the Super App framework and mini-programs within the platform. His team handled various projects, including Gcash’s G-save and G-live features and merchant onboarding.
In terms of project management, he follows a design thinking and strategic approach. He leads cross-functional teams, involving business, technical, and marketing experts to identify problems, design solutions, and prioritize based on impact. His team uses user interviews to gather insights and iterate on product ideas to create viable, market-ready solutions.
