PORTFOLIO
Rising from the ranks, a collaborative, diligent and honest team player with a progressive and extensive technical and managerial work experience. An Electronics and Communications Engineer by profession, who has responsibly and successfully performed jobs in both the government and private sectors.
More specifically, in integrating corporate networks and facilities inclusive of the development and implementation of attendant processes and procedures for the effective management of human, financial and operational resources.
An immigrant from the Philippines and now a Canadian citizen, I feel privileged to be working for the Government of Canada at the Canada Revenue Agency since 2006. First, as a Financial Analyst until 2009 and currently as a Senior Project Officer (Training & Learning) in the Information Technology Branch (ITB).
My Professional Journey
Operations
Developing organizational programs and processes.
Developing tools to monitor and generate reports for programs/initiatives.
Streamlining/Integrating operational and reporting procedures/processes.
Human Resource
Promoting and developing programs on Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EEDI) and Official Languages.
Developing career progression roadmaps and learning paths for employees.
Recognizing, motivating, and coaching employees on matters related to their development and advancement.
Addressing staffing, learning & training related matters/issues and aligning organizational structures and functionalities.
Infrastructure
Resolving infrastructure challenges to sustain operational requirements.
Integrating and maintaining current and future systems and facilities.
Performing technical feasibility studies and incorporating appropriate technologies to sustain operations.
Finance
Preparing budget, managing operational expenditures, and performing financial feasibility studies.
Securing projects’/initiatives’ funding & developing budget allocation, monitoring, and costing tools.
Employment History
Senior Project Officer
June 2009 – Present
Canada Revenue Agency, Ottawa, Canada
- Coordination of Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, and Official Languages matters.
- Managed the Career Development Hub for the IT Branch.
Financial Analyst
December 2006 – June 2009
Canada Revenue Agency, Ottawa, Canada
- Generated cost estimates for initiatives and Omnibus Bills.
- Developed Cost Estimating and Budget Allocation tools.
Courier/Customer Service Representative
November 2001 – January 2009
DHL International Express, Ottawa, Canada
- Ensured efficient and timely delivery of parcels and shipments.
- Performed audits on vendor charges and contractor fees.
Database Administrator
January 1998 – September 2001
JWay Group, Inc., San Jose, California
- Conceptualized and developed a Time & Billing System for the company.
- Managed payroll and personnel work time for billing of clients.
Quality Assurance Engineer
June 1998 – May 1999
Enclosures Engineering, Milpitas, California
- Developed and implemented QS9000 compliant standards.
- Supervised production line workers (including non-English speakers).
Sales Engineer
November 1992 – June 1998
Level Computers, Los Angeles, California
- Ensured compliance of products to clients’ specifications.
- Resolved client issues and ensured their satisfaction with the products sold.
General Manager
May 1986 – June 1992
TeleSources, Inc.
- Provided consultancy services to government offices and banks in corporate telecommunications systems.
- Participated in the legislative process for the Philippine Municipal Telephone Act.
Senior Manager
February 1984 – May 1986
Telecoms Department, Bank of the Philippines Islands
- Managed the operation & maintenance of the corporate telecoms systems & facilities.
- Collaborated with common carriers and agencies in designing & implementing the bank’s Online Banking System network linking HQ to 250 branches.
Communications Officer III
June 1977 – February 1984
National Power Corporation, Manila, Philippines
- Managed the operation & maintenance of the corporate telecoms systems & facilities.
- Conceptualized and designed the NPC Integrated Telecommunications Network to link 150 offices, power plants, and substations nationwide.
Mathematics Instructor
June 1976 – March 1977
University of the East, Manila, Philippines
- Taught undergraduate-level mathematics courses.
Employment History
Senior Project Officer
June 2009 – Present
Canada Revenue Agency Ottawa, Canada
- Coordination of Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, and Official Languages matters.
- Managed the Career Development Hub for the IT Branch.
Financial Analyst
December 2006 – June 2009
Canada Revenue Agency Ottawa, Canada
- Generated cost estimates for initiatives and Omnibus Bills.
- Developed Cost Estimating and Budget Allocation tools.
Courier/Customer Service Representative
November 2001 – January 2009
DHL International Express Ottawa, Canada
- Ensured efficient and timely delivery of parcels and shipments.
- Performed audits on vendor charges and contractor fees.
Database Administrator
January 1998 – September 2001
JWay Group, Inc. San Jose, California
- Conceptualized and developed a Time & Billing System for the company.
- Managed payroll and personnel work time for billing of clients.
Quality Assurance Engineer
June 1998 – May 1999
Enclosures Engineering Milpitas, California
- Developed and implemented QS9000 compliant standards.
- Supervised production line workers (including non-English speakers).
- Ensured production and delivery schedules were met.
Sales Engineer
November 1992 – June 1998
Level Computers Los Angeles, California
- Ensured compliance of products to clients’ specifications.
- Resolved client issues and ensured their satisfaction with the products sold.
General Manager
May 1986 – June 1992
TeleSources, Inc.
- Provided consultancy services to government offices and banks in corporate telecommunications systems.
- Participated in the legislative process for the Philippine Municipal Telephone Act.
Senior Manager
February 1984 – May 1986
Telecoms Department, Bank of the Philippines Islands
- Managed the operation & maintenance of the corporate telecoms systems & facilities.
- Collaborated with common carriers and agencies in designing & implementing the bank’s Online Banking System network linking HQ to 250 branches.
- Collaborated in the management of the bank’s links to its data centers.
Communications Officer III
June 1977 – February 1984
National Power Corporation Manila, Philippines
- Managed the operation & maintenance of the corporate telecoms systems & facilities.
- Conceptualized and designed the NPC Integrated Telecommunications Network to link 150 offices, power plants, and substations nationwide.
- Collaborated with common carriers for site co-location and sharing of equipment.
- Prepared the network frequency plan and secured approval from the National Telecommunications Commission.
Mathematics Instructor
June 1976 – March 1977
University of the East Manila Philippines
More About Jay
Education
Bachelor of Science in Electronics & Communications Engineering
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Personal Traits
I am hardworking with very good work ethics.
I will “walk the extra mile” to ensure work is done in the most efficient and timely manner.
My communication and people skills are several of my strengths that I can effectively relate to clients, stakeholders, subordinates, peers, and superiors.
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