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.
Discussion points:
AI, cloud, and automation: What’s next?
The role of CIOs in shaping sustainable and ethical technology use
Moderator:
Sheridan Laroza | Executive Director, IT | Thermo Fisher Scientific
Panelists:
Rhea Valbuena | Executive Director, ICT | Asia Pacific College
Lito Villanueva | Executive Vice President and Chief Innovations and Inclusion Officer | Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation
Aldrine Villanueva | CIO and CISO | Torre Lorenzo Development Corporation
Rogelio Umali | Chief Technology Officer | Goodbank
Marlon Torres | CIO, MIS Director | Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology