GCash (Mynt - Globe Fintech Innovations, Inc.)

-  Led analytics requirements gathering and prioritization through cross-functional collaboration, driving the development of 11 Generative AI Proof-of-Concepts (POCs) and 100+ Machine Learning use cases across 16 verticals within a year
-  Mentored 6 Data Scientists and 7 interns, fostering their expertise in AI through hands-on experimentation and project delivery, boosting confidence in NLP, Time Series Analysis, and Responsible AI practices
-  Collaborated closely with MLOps and MLE teams and other data scientists to ensure seamless deployment and LLM observability of 4 GenAI-based chatbots, prioritizing reliability and utility for 1000+ employees in the organization
-  Spearheaded 4 insightful brown bag sessions for the management team, translating cutting-edge research findings in NLP, LLM, and GenAI into ML use cases, fostering internal knowledge sharing and rapid AI adoption in the company

Lead Data Scientist

Embiggen

- Processed and analyzed Google Analytics 4, Meta Business Suite, and website traffic data to better understand the customer funnel and create interactive dashboards on Looker Studio to communicate performance metrics.
- Designed a survey for service validation and analyzed results to provide insight for the venture-building team.

Data Analyst

Action For Economic Reforms (AER)

- Built a database for dashboarding by webscraping 10GB of government data using REST framework and matched each data with the Philippine Standard Geographic Code using Python and fuzzy matching techniques

UnionBank of the Philippines

Part of the Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence (AI COE), I look at mid and long-term innovation opportunities driven by AI. I utilize my deep knowledge of Python, Big Data/ Spark, and Machine Learning to bridge academic research with the bank's business needs.

- Directed 3 Data Scientists in a LightGBM-based property price prediction model using web-scraped data and OpenStreetMap geospatial features, achieving 20-58% MAPE, aiding the mortgage group in property valuation
- Led R&D initiatives in data and AI and contributed to the discovery of 3 revenue-generating opportunities for the C$7.2-B market cap Aboitiz Conglomerate, spanning financial services, power, and logistics
- Organized Python and Data Science learning sessions and implemented a buddy system for 6 Business Intelligence team members transitioning to AI, cutting code rework by 50% and boosting team engagement
- Participated in an Australian research institute-led fairness study of the bank's fraud system and presented results, along with other fairness research papers, during townhall meetings, catalyzing Responsible AI initiatives internally
- Facilitated innovation maturity assessment of 10 Strategic Business Units (SBUs) using Gartner's framework and crafted targeted enhancement strategies based on results to guide 10 VP-level executives in strategic planning

Data Scientist

Asian Institute of Management

Part of AIM's MS in Data Science Program, we delivered a Data Science consulting service to the Commission on Higher Education 

- Engineered a risk score model using an ensemble of LightGBM models, achieving an AUCROC score of 74% and a recall score of 88%, to aid 145 State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) in evaluating scholarship applications 
- Contributed to the design of a proof-of-concept PowerBI decision support tool for scholarship applications and provided policy recommendations to drive the adoption of Data Science in SUCs

Manila Water

Directly reporting to the Group COO-New Business, my role spanned the following facets of corporate work: business planning, risk management, performance monitoring, and strategy development

- Spearheaded operational and strategic planning and KPI monitoring for 21 local and 3 international subsidiaries, achieving a 67% reduction in turnaround time and ensuring governance compliance one month ahead of schedule
- Performed in-depth market and stakeholder analyses, advising the C-suite on strategic opportunities, resulting in securing a C$152M operations contract in Saudi Arabia and a C$323M investment in Myanmar
- Streamlined governance processes and performance reporting to the management team, reducing new business approvals by 6 weeks and cutting meeting frequency by 25%, saving 2,000 hours of executive time
- Drafted a thorough report on the operations and finances of 24 subsidiaries spanning the past 5 years within a 3-day time frame, aiding management in preparing for Senate and Congress inquiries on the 2019 water crisis
- Enhanced subsidiary risk management practices by increasing the frequency of risk discussions from ad-hoc to quarterly and leading the timely group risk report preparation for the board and the enterprise risk office 


In 2019, the outstanding work I produced earned me the President’s Pride due to Performance Award (similar to Employee of the Year), the highest recognition possible for my level in the company.

Senior Strategy Analyst

As part of the Business Operations team of Estate Water, Manila Water's Real Estate arm, I managed a lean team in handling the water and wastewater operations of Bonifacio Global City, Metro Manila's Central Business District

- Secured 20% better-than-budget 5-year water tariffs in 4 commercial estates spanning 135 hectares and obtained a 5-year O&M contract extension with a 20% increase in fees, generating an additional C$500k annually through cross-functional team leadership and stakeholder management
- Produced a PowerPivot relational database for customer and consumption records, reducing data cleaning and extraction timelines by 4 weeks, crucial to the success of the unit's SAP-ISU migration project
- Built and strengthened key stakeholder relationships and improved customer experience through regular operations updates, arranging water tanker services during disruptions, and resolving network issues on time

Senior Business Analyst

- Led a group that earned the highest marks during the training’s Business Area Immersion.
- Mapped business processes in Laguna AAA Water Corporation that allowed a faster set-up of the same business processes in Estate Water, MWPV’s new subsidiary.
- Incorporated locators’ information of Bonifacio Global City in data analysis and demand forecasting resulting in better turnout of project and targets approvals during the annual planning sessions.
- The Management Trainee Program Included rotations in Sta. Rosa City (Laguna Province), Antipolo City (Rizal Province), and Bonifacio Global City (Taguig City, Metro Manila)

Management Trainee

IXL Center - Center for Innovation, Excellence and Leadership

IXL Olympics is the world's largest and most prestigious business innovation consulting competition participated by top business schools globally. This event was facilitated by the IXL Center and the Global Innovation Management Institute (GIMI). The Center for Innovation, Excellence, and Leadership (IXL Center) helps Fortune 1000 businesses, startups, and innovation executives build the capabilities to create innovation breakthroughs and drive sustainable high-performance growth and innovation in their organizations.

Innovation Consultant

Manila Water Company, Inc.

- Analyzed process flow and billed volume data of nine (9) Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) serving the areas of Cainta, Rizal, and Manggahan, Pasig.
- Exposed to various wastewater treatment processes implemented and quality assurance tests conducted
by the company in all of its treatment plants in the National Capital Region.
- Attended various leadership and personal development seminars, under the 6-week Ayala Group Summer Internship Program (AGSIP).

Used Water Operations Intern | Ayala Group Summer Internship Program (AGSIP)

I'm passionate about harnessing the power of AI to unlock valuable insights, drive innovation, and elevate team performance. With 7+ years of experience in highly regulated industries (banking, finance, utilities), I bring a unique blend of technical skills, strategic thinking, and a proven track record of success.

Currently: I lead the experimental Generative AI and Machine Learning projects at GCash (Southeast Asia's leading FinTech startup), focusing on streamlining business processes, enhancing customer experience, and promoting social good.

I'm always looking to connect with like-minded individuals and explore new opportunities to leverage AI for positive change. I’m also looking for opportunities to use my skills and be involved with impactful projects. 

Feel free to reach out, and let's chat!

Highlights:

✅ Co-founded GCash's AI R&D group in 2022, leading a team that delivered 11 Proof-of-Concepts within a year and built a pipeline of over 100 ML use cases.
✅ Mentored junior researchers, facilitated learning sessions, and collaborated with stakeholders to build impactful AI products.
✅ Spearheaded fairness research efforts, developing an AI fairness policy and leading workshops for developers.

Interests: Generative AI, Data Science and Machine Learning, Innovation, and Privacy Engineering

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