Key skills and expertise

With 28 years of experience in ICT and Telecommunications, the expert demonstrates proficiency in procurement, MS SharePoint, IT audit, and network design. Career highlights include managing IT requirements for projects such as the Millennium Challenge Account – Philippines, where they provided technical assistance and led IT improvements. Previously held roles include Chief Technical Officer, directing network projects and supporting WiFi clients. Responsibilities have included hardware/software implementation and training as an IT Analyst. Additionally, the expert has taught networking at Asia Pacific College, contributing to both local and international initiatives in the Philippines.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across projects with international donors like the Millennium Challenge Corporation and US-AID. Involvement included project implementation and technical assistance in ICT and telecommunications within the Philippines. The expert has contributed to national scale projects, such as the Millennium Challenge Account – Philippines and the Local Implementation of National Competitiveness for Economic Growth (LINC-EG), focusing on improving IT infrastructure and competitiveness. The work has primarily been based in Ortigas Center, Pasig City, and Makati City.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has extensive experience in the ICT and Telecommunications sectors, with roles such as IT Analyst, Web Administrator, IT Manager, and Chief Technical Officer. Responsibilities have included IT infrastructure management, network design, procurement, and training. In addition to technical expertise, they have contributed to project implementation and technical support in both local and international contexts. The work is primarily based in the Philippines, focusing on enhancing digital infrastructure and organizational IT capabilities. The expert has significant engagement with local governance and regional development issues, particularly through projects like the Millennium Challenge Account – Philippines and LINC-EG, providing a deep understanding of the local ICT landscape.

Languages and education

Bringing fluency in English, one of the UN official languages, the expert also speaks Tagalog and Filipino. These language skills have been utilized in professional settings within the Philippines, supporting work in international and local ICT projects, and facilitating communication in multilingual teams. The expert holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the Philippine School of Business Administration, completed in 2000. Their foundational education was obtained at the University of the Philippines Integrated School, emphasizing business administration as their primary field of study.