University of the Philippines Alumni

Richard Blanco

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Innovator and Entrepreneur; Warwick FTMBA
Publishing

Education
ESADE Business & Law School   2014 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

University of Warwick - Warwick Business School   2013 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Cebu Institute of Medicine   2002 — 2006
Fourth Year Level Medicine

University of the Philippines   1995 — 2002
Bachelor's degree, Creative Writing

Philippine science high school   1991 — 1995

Experience
Warwick Business School   2013 - 2014
Ms. Pigue & Mr. Pecho Roasts   2010 - 2013
Lexmark   2008 - 2010
Xlibris   2006 - 2008

Skills
Writing, Marketing Communications, WordPress, Proposal Writing, Freelance Writing, Content Management, Copywriting, Entrepreneurship, Journalism, Editing, Creative Writing, Food & Beverage, Blogging, Media Relations, Leadership, Newsletters, Press Releases, Management, Technical Writing, Proofreading, Copy Editing, Publishing, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Communications, Strategy, Consulting, Health Sciences, Content Development, SEO, Web Content, Web Content Management, Public Relations, Publications

Richard Paul Quinlog

Redhill, United Kingdom
Business Support Expert at AXA Travel Insurance
Information Technology and Services

Education
University of the Philippines   2001 — 2003

Experience
AXA Travel Insurance   June 2014 - Present
AXA Travel Insurance   September 2013 - June 2014
Allianz Global Assistance UK   January 2013 - October 2013
EOTIS   March 2008 - December 2012
National Computer Center   April 1999 - October 2008

Skills
Software Development, Management, SharePoint, Database Design, Requirements Analysis, Agile Methodologies, Analysis, MySQL, T-SQL, Web Services, SDLC, Scrum, Change Management, Business Analysis, Software Project..., SQL, XML, .NET, Databases, Process Improvement, Visual Basic

Rizal Buendia

East Bedfont, Greater London, United Kingdom
Independent Consultant (Southeast Asian Politics and International Development)
Public Policy

Education
National University of Singapore   1998 — 2002
PhD, Political Science

University of the Philippines   1987 — 1993
MA, Public Administration

Experience
International Technology and Management Corp   September 2013 - March 2015
De La Salle University   October 2002 - November 2013
School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) at London University   September 2007 - December 2009
University of the Philippines   June 1995 - April 1996
Polytechnic University of the Philippines   June 1986 - April 1995

Skills
Policy, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Teaching, Writing, International Relations, Political Science, Research, Human Rights, Program Evaluation, University Teaching, Capacity Building, International..., Politics, Qualitative Research

Robert Lim

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Veteran Liquidity, Market & Treasury Risk Contractor
Banking

Education
London Business School   2000 — 2001
MSc, Finance

University of the Philippines   1993 — 1997
BSc, Business Administration

Philippine Science High School   1989 — 1993

Experience
Barclays   January 2015 - Present
The Co-operative Bank plc   September 2013 - December 2014
Tesco Bank   June 2011 - April 2013
Dresdner Kleinwort   June 2006 - October 2009
Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein   September 2001 - May 2006
Union Bank of the Philippines   November 1997 - July 2000

Skills
Bloomberg, Interest Rate..., Liquidity Risk, Structured Products, Swaps, Treasury Management, Investment Banking, Fixed Income, FX Options, Financial Analysis, Capital Markets, ABS, Securitization, Asset, MBS, Pricing, Market Risk, Valuation, Investment Strategies, Analysis, ALM, Hedge Funds, Financial Risk, Portfolio Management, Bonds, Liquidity, Cash Management, Financial Markets, Investments, Banking, Hedging, Trading, Money Market, Emerging Markets, Derivatives, Risk Management, Credit, Debt, Fixed Income Trading, Poker, Securities, FX, Funding, Structured Finance, Commercial Paper, Currency, Financial Modeling, Asset Management

Robert Lorenz Chua

Göttingen, Niedersachsen, Germany
Graduate Student at The University of Göttingen International Max Planck Research School
Research

Education
University of the Philippines
Master of Science (MS), Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

University of the Philippines   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, cum laude

Xavier School   1998 — 2009

The University of Göttingen   2015 — 2019
MSc/PhD in Molecular Biology

Experience
Disease Molecular Biology and Epigenetics Laboratory   September 2013 - September 2015
Disease Molecular Biology and Epigenetics Laboratory   July 2013 - August 2013
Disease Molecular Biology and Epigenetics Laboratory   April 2012 - March 2013

Skills
Site-directed..., PCR primer design, Bacterial Culturing, Agarose Gel..., PCR, Bacterial Transformation, Restriction Enzyme..., RNA isolation, Mammalian Cell Culture, Molecular Cloning, RT-PCR, Transient Transfection, Plasmid Isolation

Robert Uy

Copenhagen Area, Capital Region, Denmark
IT Development Manager at Hempel A/S
Information Technology and Services

Education
University of the Philippines   1979 — 1984
B.S., Civil Engineering

University of Leicester
Master, Business Administration

Experience
Hempel A/S   June 2010 - Present
Hempel A/S   September 2007 - June 2010
Hempel Paints (MEW)   February 1992 - September 2007

Skills
SQL, SharePoint, Data Warehousing, SSRS, SSIS, SQL Server, ERP, IT Management, Business Intelligence, Microsoft SQL Server

Roi Charles Pineda

Antwerp Area, Belgium
Student at Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
Health, Wellness and Fitness

Education
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven   2012 — 2014
Master of Science (M.S.), Adapted Physical Activity

University of the Philippines   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Occupational Therapy/Therapist

Experience
Philippine General Hospital   March 2010 - August 2012

Rose Ann Zaal-Nilo

The Hague Area, Netherlands
Senior Internal Auditor
Accounting

Education
University of the Philippines   2001 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Accountancy

Manila Science High School   1997 — 2001

Experience
Del Monte   June 2013 - Present
Manila Water Company, Inc   December 2012 - May 2013
SGV & Co. (a member practice of Ernst & Young Global)   November 2006 - November 2012

Skills
Assurance, Big 4, Financial Accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Sarbanes-Oxley, Finance, Financial Statements, Variance Analysis, IFRS, Accounting, CPA, External Audit, Consolidated Financial..., Internal Controls, Risk Management, Internal Audit, Auditing, Consolidation, Analysis, GAAP, IT Audit

Roy Briones

Ruislip, Greater London, United Kingdom
Product Manager at On Demand Group
Broadcast Media

Education
Cass Business School   2011 — 2013
Executive MBA (with Merit), Product Strategy, Marketing, Innovation

American Intercontinental University   2004 — 2005
Master's degree, Information Technology

University of the Philippines
Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering

Experience
On Demand Group   March 2010 - Present
On Demand Group   March 2008 - March 2010
Simply Media   August 2006 - March 2008
lastminute.com   February 2006 - August 2006

Skills
Scrum, Project Management, HTML, Content Management, IPTV, Business Analysis, Product Innovation, New Media, Strategy, Business Strategy, Mobile Applications, Product Strategies, Mobile Devices, Team Management, Stakeholder Management, VOD, Agile Methodologies, Integration, PRINCE2, Requirements Analysis, Product Management, Innovation Management, Digital Media, Agile Project Management

Sandra Maier

Munich Area, Germany
Staffing and Recruiting

Education
Management Center Innsbruck   2014 — 2016
Master of Arts (M.A.), Entrepreneurship & Tourism Major: Strategic Management

Management Center Innsbruck   2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Tourism Business Studies

University of the Philippines   2013 — 2014
Semester abroad

Experience
Anders Consulting Cie & GmbH   January 2015 - Present
The Penz Hotel GmbH ****   October 2009 - October 2013
Rosewood Mayakoba *****   June 2009 - October 2009
The Radisson Plaza Hotel ****   January 2008 - February 2009
The Orchards Hotel ****   June 2006 - September 2006
Lanserhof ****   June 2005 - September 2005
Parkhotel Laurin *****   June 2004 - September 2004
Hotel Batzenhäusl ****   June 2003 - September 2003

Sarah Sy

Ireland
Commercial director at Kerry EMEA
Food Production

Education
University of the Philippines   1986 — 1990
Bachelor's degree, Biology, General

Experience
Kerry   August 2006 - Present
Palsgaard A/S   January 2001 - June 2006

Skills
Ingredients, Research, Negotiation, English, Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, Teaching, PowerPoint, Business Strategy, Customer Service, Food Industry, Food, Sales, Flavors, Outlook, Public Speaking, Supply Chain, Microsoft Excel, Management, Strategy, Microsoft Word, Product Development, International Sales, FMCG, Windows, Microsoft Office, Strategic Planning, Leadership

Sergey Yatsenko

Russian Federation
Student at SanktPeterburgskij Gosudarstvennyj Universitet
Wine and Spirits

Education
Saint Petersburg State University   2004 — 2009
oriental and african studies. major in Tagalog

University of the Philippines   2007 — 2008
Tagalog Language

Shirley Perez

London, United Kingdom
Service Associate at Chevron Holdings Inc.
Oil & Energy

Education
Miriam College   1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (BS), Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

University of the Philippines

Experience
Chevron Holdings Inc.   May 2008 - January 2015
Accenture   October 2003 - April 2008
Starbucks   October 2002 - September 2003

Skills
Management, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Business Process..., Project Planning, Training, Customer Service, SAP, Analysis, Business Analysis, Project Management, Team Leadership, Microsoft Excel

Simon De Leon

Hatfield, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Transition Project Manager at EE
Telecommunications

Education
University of the Philippines   1988 — 1993
Bachelor of Science, Geography

La Salle Green Hills   1984 — 1988
High School

Experience
EE   March 2013 - Present
Ericsson   February 2009 - March 2013
T-Mobile UK   March 2005 - January 2009
T-Mobile UK   March 2004 - March 2005
T-Mobile UK   March 2001 - March 2004
Smart Communications, Inc.   November 1997 - November 2000

Skills
Business Case, RAN, Microwave, UMTS, PDH, BSS, Mobile Communications, SAP PS, Deployment, Telecommunications, IP, SAP FICO, Rollout, 2G, 3G, Optimisation, Network Design, GSM, SAP BW, SAP R/3, HSDPA, SDH, Ethernet, Network Optimization, PMO, Transmission, Managed Services, Provisioning

Simon Joly

Lille Area, France
Packaging Technologist at HEINEKEN
Food Production

Education
Icam - Institut Catholique d'Arts et Métiers   2006 — 2011
Engineer's degree

University of the Philippines   2010 — 2010
Master Thesis, Computer Science - Iphone application development

Experience
HEINEKEN   March 2014 - Present
Tifany Industies   December 2013 - March 2014
Mondelēz International   April 2012 - November 2013
Toyota Motor Manufacturing France   September 2011 - April 2012
Dailycer   July 2008 - September 2011
Nextix   July 2010 - December 2010

Skills
Project Management, Continuous Improvement, Product Development, Team Management, Lean Six Sigma, Green Belt, Process Improvement, Windows, SQL, Microsoft Office, Six Sigma, Visual Basic, Lean Manufacturing

Sophie Albrecht

Czech Republic
Sales Executive l HewlettPackard l Inside Sales l Network Server Storage Service l SMB
Information Technology and Services

Education
University of Innsbruck   2011 — 2013
Master of Science (MSc), Strategic Management

University of the Philippines   2012 — 2012
History, Economics, Arts, Culture and Political Science of the Philippines and South East Asia

IMC Fachhochschule Krems   2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Export-Oriented Management

Universidad de Murcia   2009 — 2010
Facultad de Economía y Empresa

Graduate School of Management St. Petersburg State University   2010 — 2010
Doing Business in Russia - International Marketing Challenges in a Dynamic Business Environment

Language Holidays   2005 — 2011

Experience
Hewlett-Packard EG (Enterprise Group)   June 2014 - Present
-   2008 - April 2013
Porsche Leasing Ukraine   March 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Export, Microsoft Office, Market Research, Microsoft Excel, Management, Sales Management, Foreign Languages, International Business, Salesforce.com, PowerPoint, Sales, Business Analysis, Solution Selling, Presentations

Stephanie Kristen Pineda

Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Global Innovations Manager at Millward Brown
Market Research

Education
The University of Georgia   2012 — 2013
Certificate of Principles of Marketing Research (Online Course), Marketing Research

University of the Philippines
Master of Statistics

De La Salle University   2006 — 2009
BS Statistics, Actuarial Science

Experience
Millward Brown   July 2015 - Present
Millward Brown   July 2014 - July 2015
Millward Brown   July 2012 - July 2014
Millward Brown   July 2011 - June 2012
Millward Brown   November 2009 - June 2011
Ateneo de Manila University   April 2010 - May 2010
Union Bank of the Philippines   April 2009 - May 2009

Skills
Market Research, Copy Testing, Brand Health Tracking, Primary Research, Questionnaire Design, Brand Equity, Analysis, Customer Insight, Quantitative Research, Consumer Product Testing, Consumer Behaviour, Advertising Research, Data Analysis, Statistics

Steven Smits

The Hague Area, Netherlands
Analyst bij Belastingdienst Toeslagen

Education
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)   2012 — 2013
Master of Science (MSc), Criminal Justice Policy

University of Cambridge   2011 — 2011
Pembroke-Kings Program 2011

Universiteit Utrecht   2009 — 2011

University of the Philippines   2010 — 2010
Exchange

The International School of Brussels

Experience
Belastingdienst   May 2014 - Present
Eurocross Assistance   May 2012 - September 2012
University College Utrecht   June 2010 - February 2011
ANWB   May 2007 - October 2008

Skills
GIS

Sunshine Ross

United Kingdom
Business Owner at Help For Home Business
Information Technology and Services

Education
University of the Philippines   1995 — 1999
BA Psychology, Psychology

Experience
Help For Home Business   September 2013 - Present
Northern Ireland   March 2013 - Present
DestinationYogaRetreats   2011 - Present
Holiday Inn, London Wembley   January 2013 - March 2013
Fusion Lifestyle   October 2012 - March 2013
Aqua Wellness Resort   November 2010 - November 2011
Pelican Eyes Resort   April 2010 - December 2010
Rosewood Little Dix Bay   2007 - 2009

Skills
Wellness, Coaching, Spanish, Wellbeing, Fitness, Meditation, Training, Lifestyle, Wellness Coaching, Yoga, Relaxation, Nutrition

Sydney David

Bruges Area, Belgium
Surveyor at Teccon BVBA
Civil Engineering

Education
University of the Philippines   1998 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Geodetic Engineering

Tarlac State University Laboratory School   1996 — 1998

Pampanga High School   1994 — 1996

Experience
Teccon BVBA   February 2011 - Present
Eurosense Planning and Engineering   February 2010 - December 2010
CFE Qatar   July 2007 - July 2009
TRINAV Surveys   September 2006 - July 2007

Skills
Hydrographic Survey, Surveying, Earthworks, Survey, Civil Engineering, QINSy, GIS, Topographic Surveys, CAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Dredging, Microsoft Office, Hydrography, AutoCAD, Navigation, Cartography, Construction, Geodesy, Laser Scanning, Geomatics, GPS

Tom Pena, MsPE, LUKA

United Kingdom
Licentiate United Kingdom Alliance of Dance Teachers & Professionals/Senior Wellness Consultant/FMA Instructor
Health, Wellness and Fitness

Education
UP College of Human Kinetics   1994 — 1997
MsPE, Sports, Dance, Fitness & PE

University of the Philippines   1994 — 1997
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Applied Sports Psychology

Experience
Stevenage Leisure Limited   May 2015 - Present
No Lie Blades UK - Street-SAFE UK   January 2015 - Present
STREET-SAFE UK   January 2015 - Present
Lightning Kali Combatives   September 2013 - Present
Stevenage Leisure Limited   July 2006 - Present
United Kingdom Alliance of Dance Teachers & Professionals   September 2004 - Present

Skills
Personal Training, DISCO FOX/SWING, Fitness, FILIPINO MARTIAL ARTS, LIGHTNING KALI..., BALLROOM, FITNESS TRAINING, Dance, KIZOMBA, Latin Dance, AIKIDO, Zumba, CBT, TAI CHI & CHI KUNG, APPLIED SPORTS..., Aikido, COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL..., KINESIS CIRCUIT TRAINING, FILIPINO (STREET/DIRTY)..., Merengue, MERENGUE, Martial Arts, Kettlebells, Modern Dance, INDIVIDUAL PROTECTION, Argentine Tango, TRX Suspension Training, Event Planning, LATIN AMERICAN DANCE, BACHATA, Choreography, KETTLE BELL TRAINING, ARGENTINE TANGO, Fitness Training, Strength Training, Bachata, Ballroom Dance, KALI/ESKRIMA/ARNIS, BACK CARE STRENGTH..., Sports, CORE STRENGTH TRAINING, FUNCTIONAL EXERCISES, SELF-DEFENSE, Latin, Self Defense, Wellness, SALSA, SPORTS & DANCE PEDAGOGY, Salsa, Performing Arts

Vanessa Liwanag

Paris Area, France
Creative Recruitment and Luxury Research
Staffing and Recruiting

Education
Mod'Art International in Partnership with Universite de Perpignan   2008 — 2009
MBA, Masters in Business Administration, Specialized in Fashion and Luxury Industries

University of the Philippines   1998 — 2004
Bachelor of Science, Development Communication Specialized in Education

St.Scholastica's College

Experience
Creative Talents Worldwide   February 2015 - Present
Agence Luxury   June 2015 - Present

Skills
Sourcing, Microsoft Excel, Luxury Goods, Headhunt, Social Media Marketing, Retail, Marketing, Talent Management, InDesign, Management, English, French, New Business Development, Public Relations, Fashion Design, Apparel, Fashion, Executive Search, Photoshop, Talent Acquisition, Social Networking, Social Media, Recruiting, Luxury, Event Management, PowerPoint

Wilma Gamboa-Guez

Geneva Area, Switzerland
Global Consultant, Global Leadership & Talent Development at Medtronic
Medical Devices

Education
IMD Business School   2012 — 2013
Ongoing executive workshops & seminars

New Assessment Certifications   2011 — 2013

New Facilitator Certifications   2011 — 2013

University of Geneva   2007 — 2008
Postgraduate degree, Human Resources Management

University of Paris - Sorbonne   1996 — 1997
French Language & Civilization, French Language and Literature, Superior level

Moscow State Linguistic University   1992 — 1993
Russian language, Russian Language and Literature, Intermediate level

University of the Philippines   1988 — 1990
Master of Arts, Industrial Relations, major in Labor-Management Relations and Human Resource Management

University of the Philippines   1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

St. John's Institute

Experience
Medtronic   August 2012 - Present
Medtronic   April 2010 - August 2012
Pictet & Cie; Bunge   2008 - January 2010
Beckman Coulter Europe   2004 - 2006
Selectus Search and Recruitment Consultants, Geneva   2003 - 2004
UNESCO (United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization)   1996 - 2003
Edutorium (eLearning & Learning Management System)   2000 - 2002
Navision Software A/S   February 1998 - August 2000
EDFR & IEFG, Moscow   1994 - 1994
Standard Chartered Bank, Asia Pacific   1991 - 1993

Skills
Succession Planning, Training, Certified in MBTI Step..., Workshop Facilitation, Certified Facilitator -..., E-Learning, Certified in Korn..., Certified Assessor &..., MBTI, Certified in COI..., Human Resources, HR Consulting, Instructional Design, Employee Engagement, Coaching, Leadership Development, Executive Coaching, Certified in FIRO-B..., Management, 360 Feedback, Program Management, Personnel Management, Talent Management, Certified in Medtronic..., Organizational..., Provides debrief &..., Leadership, Team Leadership, Performance Management, Interviews, Certified Facilitator -..., Certified Facilitator -..., Organizational Design, Change Management, Strategy, Certified in Korn...

arnita podpod

Antwerp Area, Belgium
Process Integration Engineer at IMEC
Semiconductors

Education
University of the Philippines   1996 — 2004
Master's degree, Material Science & Engineering

University of the Philippines, Diliman Quezon City
Masters; BS Applied, Material Science Engineering; Physics

Experience
IMEC   February 2013 - Present
Fairchild Semiconductor Inc   September 2009 - February 2013
NXP Semiconductors   September 2004 - September 2007
Condensed Matter Physics Laboratory   June 2000 - September 2004

Skills
CVD, IC, FMEA, Scanning Electron..., Device Characterization, Optics, FIB, MEMS, Electronics, Materials, Optoelectronics, Physics, Vacuum, Silicon, Yield, SPC, Thin Films, Process Engineering, Manufacturing, Microelectronics, Metrology, Materials Science, CMOS, Nanotechnology, Process Integration, Product Engineering, Plasma Physics, AFM, PECVD, Laser, Semiconductor Industry

kris rey

Spain
Student at University of the Philippines

Education
University of the Philippines   2008 — 2010
bs

maria belen villareal

Illes Balears, Spain
chef cook at mirage
Food & Beverages

Education
college of the holy spirit   1974 — 1980

Polytechnic University of the Philippines   1972 — 1980

Technological University of the Philippines   1972 — 1980

Technological University of the Philippines   1975 — 1977
food technology

University of the Philippines   1973 — 1977

Technological University of the Philippines   1974 — 1976
food technology

susie tyler

Ireland
Managing Director at Petsville Ltd

Education
Kingston University   2001 — 2002
MBA

University of the Philippines   1982 — 1987
Bachelor of Science (BS), Economics

Colegio del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus, Iloilo City   1970 — 1982
Pre-school to High School

Experience
Petsville Ltd   2004 - Present

tina reyes

London, United Kingdom
HCA Intl
Hospital & Health Care

Education
MMC
BS Nursing, BS Nursing

University of Santo Tomas
BS Biology, BS Biology

University of the Philippines
Master of Arts (M.A.) units, Nursing Administration

Experience
HCA Intl Ltd   May 2003 - Present

Skills
Healthcare, Acute Care, ICU, Critical Care, Nursing, Patient Safety, Hospitals, Inpatient, BLS, Healthcare Management