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Marlon Isidro Torres

Marlon Isidro Torres

CIO, MIS Director, Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology

ICT Experience:

23 years as an IT professional

23 years as an IT educator (Associate Professor V) teaching both in Bachelor's Degree and Graduate School.

18 years as Head of IT Department

7 years as IT / MIS Director

1 Year as CIO 

 

Established the NEUST Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) and Security Operations Center, University Data Center, AI, Robotics and Fablab Center. 

University Technohub with MacLab, Animation Lab, CadLab, BPO Lab, Data Science Lab, and Coding Lab. 

 University Network Fiber Backbone and University Integrated Information Systems. 

 

Currently establishing Blockchain, AI, SpaceLab and Quantum Computing Lab. 

 

Designed the Smart University Framework for Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology. 

 

Graduate of BSIT, MSIT

*Awarded Most Outstanding Alumnus of TSU MSIT Graduate School. 

Graduated PhD in Educational Management. 

Doctor of Information Technology major in Artificial Intelligence (Dissertation Writing)

 

Authored the Information System Strategic Plans and Information Security Policy Manual. 

 

Projects include Smart University Implementation: ICT infrastructure enhancement, Development of Information Systems and Implementation of ICT Projects

 

Established the External ICT Advisory Board for partnerships including Globe, Smart, PLDT, Wacom, Google, DICT, DOST and ICT Councils. 

 

Funded researches:  

Smart Labs as Key Drivers to Digital Transformation of NEUST as a Smart University. Result 300+ desktop computers coming from CHED worth 25 million; 

Strengthening The Engineering and Technology- based Curricular Programs In The New Normal Through Integration of Robotics- resulting to establishment of robotics lab worth 15 million. 

 

Official trainer of DICT on Cybersecurity Competency Framework, Foundations of Computer Emergency Response Team, Cybersecurity Awareness, Data Driven Governance, Emerging Technologies AI, Data Analytics, and Digital Transformation.

 

Technology trainer for various national government agencies on Digital Transformation, Data Analytics, Data Driven Governance, and Cybersecurity.

 

Developed training materials for: Information Security, Digital Transformation Workshop for Government Agencies and Artificial Intelligence Training Workshop.

 

Currently the CIO, CISO, DPO and MIS Director of NEUST. 

 

Currently serving as the VP for External of the Cabanatuan ICT Council and consultant of national government agencies such as DICT, NIA, DHSUD and other agencies.

 

Digital Transformation Officer of Rotary Club of Cabanatuan West. Certified in Cybersecurity ISC2.

6:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Panel Discussion 3: The business value of IT – proving impact beyond technology

Discussion points:
8How IT drives measurable business growth
Aligning IT investments with strategic business goals
Moderator:
Francis Chiu | First Vice President IT | BDO Unibank
Panelists:
Kenneth Catugas | IT Head | ING Hubs
Manuel Cabanero | CEO | True Money Philippine
Bobbet Castillo | CIO | Paynamics Technologies
Dr. Richard E. Amansec | Director of Management Information Systems Division | DOST-PCAARRD
Marlon Torres | CIO, MIS Director | Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology