Manager Information Technology - Software Development
Resume:
R. CHIE COSAY
Software Development Manage, Solutions Architect
Interested in multiple disciplines namely Web, Mobile, Software and Information Technology
Decisive, action-oriented and results focused professional, offering more than 19 years of Application Development and Information Technology. Lead development teams that have core competencies on Web and Mobile technologies. Multi-faceted skillset includes: R&D, Project Management, Quality Assurance and Information Security. Driven by new challenges, aims to be successful in all endeavors. Immensely enjoys navigating all aspects of complex projects be it hands-on or otherwise. Can call upon extensive background on IT security, computer graphics and creatives when required.
Able to capitalize on Information Technology background to add value to the organizations joined.
Provides System Architecture, SDLC leadership, and IT governance
Lead and Managed High Performance development teams of various disciplines
Developed Mobile VAS as well as other mobile applications and frameworks.
Developed Proprietary Web Applications and third-party APIs
Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Assessment for IT security and audit
Set development standards, trained and mentored developers and business stake holders.
Setup server infrastructure and tools for both Linux and Microsoft systems.
Provided Database Administration for various projects
Spearheaded end-to end Mobile, Web and Software Development projects.
Created Interactive Training CDs, and Audiovisual Presentations for Teambuilding and Training Projects
Computer skills
oProgramming – PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Java, C/C++, Bash, RoR
oDatabase – MySQL, MS SQL Server, Oracle
oGraphics - Photoshop, Flash, Director
oPlatform – Linux, Microsoft
Other skills
oSystem Administration, Networking, 3D Animation and Modelling, CDROM Authoring, Video Editing, Musical Scoring, Directing AVPs, Photography
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Dec 2011 – Present
Brady Philippines Direct Marketing– Industrial Products/ Manufacturing
Software Development Manager/Solutions Architect
Provide architectural and process leadership to web development team, ensuring sound engineering design, process and quality practices are followed
Partner with corporate IT to ensure infrastructure needs are meet for the development team
Collaborate with corporate IT for change management on a need basis
Actively pursue and enforce code reviews of in house and open source 3rd party platforms
Participate in hiring, corrective action and terminations for the web development team members
Document software / System architecture for Magento platform
Promote and follow agile development methodology
Research and recommend new technologies pertaining to web development deployments such as nightly builds, automated testing, etc.
Research and evaluate vendors and manage relationships
Run PCI and security scans
Assist QA, Project Managers and Business in testing
Establish service level agreements and support processes for applications
May 2005 – Present (Consultant)
Laggui and Associates – Information Security Firm Makati City
Penetration Testing / Vulnerability Assessment – For various clients, mostly in the banking industry
Data forensics – For Data Centers and BPOs
Trainer – Information Security, Web Security – OWASP standard for IT professionals
Application developer – for L & A internal apps
Jan 2011 – Sep 2011
ThumbMOB Phils. – Mobile and Social Apps Development Mandaluyong City
Lead Engineer/Product Development Manager
Provide web, wap and mobile apps expertise
Spearhead development on carrier integration platforms (Sun, Smart)
Oversee network infrastructure and information security
Provide technical project management on 3rd Party projects (Vuclip, mig33)
Provide carrier integration support and service relations (techinical)
R&D for iphone, android and blackberry apps.
Provide training and mentoring to junior developers
September 2005 – December 2010
Entertainment Gateway Group. – Mobile Content Provider Makati City
Applications Development Manager - Mobile
Lead a team of developers and systems administrators, train and mentor developers.
Spearheded company wide technology training, upgrades and updates.
Spearheded TXT SSS project, Globe Tattoo Hooked Project
Spearheaded BPO/3rd Party projects (Facebook, Friendster, Yahoo, etc.)
Spearheded WAP projects for MyGlobe, Yahoo! Music Philippines, Nokia Community, Friendster, Neopets Mobile, Mobile Gamespot PH, SMART wap portal, etc.
R&D for Nokia DRM, 3G services, WAP pass-thru projects and other mobile content.
July 2004 – August 2005
Mobile Arts, Inc. – Mobile Content Provider Alabang, Metro Manila
Lead Systems Developer
Lead a team of developers and systems administrators, train and guide new recruits.
Spearheaded Conversion of Mobile Originated Applications to Mobile Terminated. Applications – a requirement of partner telecoms for increased profitability.
Introduced new technologies like Wap, Multimedia and Location Based Services – to open new revenue models.
Researched for Mobile Email applications including MMS Mail and SyncML furthering Mobile Arts as the industry’s foremost email Content Provider.
Managed various Web and Wap Development Projects.
Streamlined all SMS services ‘modernizing’ existing applications
July 2002 – April 2004
Eyedream Wireless, Inc. – Mobile Content Provider Makati, Metro Manila
Web and Wireless Consultant
Managed R&D for Web and Wap Technology - drove new technology
Managed Database Administration for all SMS services
Project Manager for in-house and sub-contracted applications.
Implemented training for new recruits.
March 2000 – June 2002
Ajonet Holdings, Inc. – Publicly listed Venture Capitalist Ortigas, Metro Manila
Web Development Manager
Manage R & D and Quality Assurance of web technologies for all Ajonet Holdings subsidiaries.
Trained new developers and standardized production procedures for greater output of development team.
Managed advertising projects, worked with advertising agencies to produce campaigns
October 1996 – February 2000
Asia Online Philippines. – Web Development Firm Ortigas, Metro Manila
Web Development Manager
Managed Web Design Team and Web Development Team and spear headed most Web Development Projects.
Responsible for R & D and Quality Assurance of web technologies for all Asia Online projects..
Trained new developers and standardized production procedures for greater output of development team.
Managed advertising projects, worked with advertising agencies to produce marketing material.
October 1995 – October 1996
Team Digital, Inc. – SFX Firm for Movies and Television Ortigas, Metro Manila
3D animator/Video Editor
Produce high quality computer graphics and high-end Audio/Video editing for
oCorporate AVPs
oMovies
oTelevision Ads
oMusic Videos
March 1995 – October 1995
RJTV 29. – UHF Cable TV Channel Ortigas, Metro Manila
3D Animator/Video Editor/Merchandising Artist
Produce 3D Animation for Station IDs, Animated Titles, Merchandising Bumpers, Logos and Stills for various TV programs. Audio/Video Editing.
January 1994 – February 1995
Pinnacle Graphics, Inc. – Post Production Outfit Makati, Metro Manila
3D Animator/CG Artist
Produce 3D Animation, Graphics for Corporate AVPS, TV Ads, Shows and other projects. Audio/Video Editing
October 1993 – January 1994
Media Visions Productions – Post Production Outfit Makati, Metro Manila
CG Artist
3D Animation, Graphics for Corporate AVPS, TV Ads, Shows and other projects
EDUCATION
AMA Computer University (formerly AMA Computer College) Makati, Metro Manila
BS Computer Science
UST Pay High school Sampaloc, Manila
Claret School of Quezon City Quezon City, Metro Manila
OTHER VENTURES
Managing Partner – Beyondjobs.ph
Freelance Photographer, Web Developer, CG Artist, AVP Director and Musical scorer.
CONTACT INFO
A: 28 Tarhata Street, Pembo, Makati, Philippines 1200
E: ***********@*****.***
H: (+63) 7284923
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