Vagrant
Arfel Jun Velasco
Senior Purchasing Specialist (Bilingual Japanese)
Makati City
Summary
Tech-savvy aspiring Dev Operations/Cloud Engineer with familiarity in cloud technology paired with intermediate knowledge of setting up CI and CD pipelines and scripting deployment activities. Well-rounded and conscientious professional committed to proactively managing change and quickly deploying critical applications. Expertise in provisioning cloud infrastructure as Infrastructure As A Code. Familiar with Python and Javascript.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certificates
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Purchasing Specialist (Bilingual Japanese)
Merck Business Solutions Asia Inc.
Taguig City, NCR
09.2020 - Current
- Utilized software to order, manage and track product shipments.
- Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills.
Senior Technical Support Engineer (Bilingual)
Oracle Netsuite Philippines Corp.
Makati City, NCR
01.2020 - 09.2020
- Served as primary point of contact for support relating to owned solutions and products.
- Delivered Tier-2 support and SME input to internal and external customers.
- Working as a Support Specialist for NetSuite's proprietary SuiteScript APIs based on Javascript and other Cloud Applications: Web Services, REST, Single-SignOn and ODBC.
- Resolves Client inquiries raised by troubleshooting problems with malfunctioning software applications and recommends corrective action.
- Documents Client information and recurring technical issues to support product quality programs and product development.
- Provide phone and online support to NetSuite Customers. This includes non-technical resources to actual in-house or third party developers.
- Conduct troubleshooting of NetSuite proprietary APIs. This involves debugging actual Javascript codes created by Customer's developer team and help determine whether it is a product defect or standard software behavior.
Purchasing Specialist (Bilingual Japanese)
Merck Business Solutions Asia, Inc.
Taguig City, NCR
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Maintained ongoing communication with suppliers to promote workflow and respond to inquiries.
- Tracked purchase orders and followed up with vendors and carriers to support timely deliveries.
Collections Analyst (Bilingual Japanese)
Arvato Corporation
Taguig City, NCR
10.2016 - 01.2018
- Processed payments and applied to customer balances.
- Delivered exceptional customer service on collection calls and maintained calm and professional demeanor.
Accounts Payable Assistant (Bilingual)
DOTW Shared Services Inc.
Mandaluyong City, NCR
01.2016 - 09.2016
- Reconciled processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balance numbers.
- Entered invoices requiring payment and disbursed amounts via check, electronic transfer or bank draft.
Data Entry (Bilingual Japanese)
SBT Philippines Inc.
Pasig City, NCR
11.2012 - 02.2015
- Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
- Entered data into various computer systems accurately using Microsoft Office Suite.
Japanese Language Teacher
Phil-Nippon Technical College
Calamba City, Laguna
03.2012 - 09.2012
- Designed and administered assessments to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
- Developed course curriculum, lesson plans and supplemental materials to support student success.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Automotive Assembler
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation
Kurashiki-shi
10.2008 - 09.2011
- Assembled and installed mechanical components on engines, vehicles and other machines according to blueprints and other specifications.
- Complied with safety standards to prevent machinery accidents and personnel injuries.
Computer Technician (Part Time)
Pentium Computer Services
Compostela
05.2003 - 07.2007
- Responded to support requests from end-users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
- Tested and installed motherboards, processors, and graphics cards on desktops and laptops for corporate staff.
- Used diagnostic tools to identify hardware failures and replace non-functional components.
- Completed routine and complex software installations, assisting users of various levels of computer sophistication in operation of new and existing software.
- Replaced defective components and parts on malfunctioning computers and office machines.
- Performed installation, maintenance and repair for complex internal computer hardware and various software applications.
- Performed troubleshooting to correct computer hardware and software malfunctions.
- Explained technical information in clear terms to promote better understanding for non-technical users.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
AMA University
Quezon City, NCR, Philippines 06.2017 - 09.2022
Vocational Diploma - Computer Programming
New Era Technological College of Compostela
Compostela, Davao De Oro, Philippines 06.2005 - 03.2007
Skills
Linux
Software
Amazon Web Services
Git
Maven
Jenkins
Sonarqube
Ansible
Docker
Terraform
CloudFormation
Helm
Certification
DevOps Beginners to Advanced - Training
Timeline
DevOps Beginners to Advanced - Training
04-2023
AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate
02-2023
AWS Certified Developer - Associate
01-2023
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
11-2022
Complete Linux Training Course - Training
09-2022
Senior Purchasing Specialist (Bilingual Japanese)
Merck Business Solutions Asia Inc.
09.2020 - Current
Senior Technical Support Engineer (Bilingual)
Oracle Netsuite Philippines Corp.
01.2020 - 09.2020
The Complete Web Development Bootcamp - Training
09-2019
Purchasing Specialist (Bilingual Japanese)
Merck Business Solutions Asia, Inc.
01.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
AMA University
06.2017 - 09.2022
Collections Analyst (Bilingual Japanese)
Arvato Corporation
10.2016 - 01.2018
Accounts Payable Assistant (Bilingual)
DOTW Shared Services Inc.
01.2016 - 09.2016
Data Entry (Bilingual Japanese)
SBT Philippines Inc.
11.2012 - 02.2015
Japanese Language Teacher
Phil-Nippon Technical College
03.2012 - 09.2012
Japanese Language Proficiency Test N2
07-2011
Japanese Language Proficiency Test N3
12-2010
Automotive Assembler
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation
10.2008 - 09.2011
Vocational Diploma - Computer Programming
New Era Technological College of Compostela
06.2005 - 03.2007
Computer Technician (Part Time)
Pentium Computer Services
05.2003 - 07.2007
Interests
AI
Cloud technology
Networking
Anime
Additional Information
GitHub: https://github.com/cipherphinx?tab=repositories
Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/u/cipherphinx
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