Hi, I’m
Arnie Pajatin
Project Manager
Metro Manila
Summary
Seasoned IT Project Manager lends unique oversight for critical info technology programs. Resourceful, tech-savvy approach honed over more than 12 years toward handling complex hardware and software installations. Lends experienced knack for IT equipment planning, installation, troubleshooting and maintenance. Provides expert navigation to avoid risk associated with cost, allocation and technical considerations.
Overview
14
years of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
CHUBB Philippines
Project Manager
11.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
Metropolitan Bank Trust And Co.
Senior Infrastructure Project Manager
06.2022 - 10.2023
Job overview
- Spearheaded project planning and management efforts to improve infrastructure for the Core Banking System.
- Tested network's performance and created strategies to maintain integrity of overall infrastructure.
- Responded to and remedied critical issues that could not be addressed by technicians.
- Installed and managed VPNs, firewalls and anti-malware solutions.
- Created and implemented contingency plans to address potential risks.
- Wrote, updated and maintained project documentation.
- Established and enforced project timelines and deadlines.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Implemented best practices to drive quality IT project delivery.
- Communicated project updates to stakeholders at all levels.
- Coordinated with external vendors to deliver IT project components.
- Devised test plans to validate accuracy of IT projects.
- Managed various IT projects to meet deadlines and customer requirements.
- Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
- Monitored and tracked project progress to support timely completion.
- Developed and introduced IT strategies to improve operational efficiency.
- Generated reports for IT project progress and performance.
Safeway Philtech
Deployment Project Manager
07.2020 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
Megalink Inc.
Data Center Operations Head and Project Manager
01.2020 - 07.2020
Job overview
- Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Implemented and maintained technology and software budget.
- Oversaw development and implementation of improvements to support network operations.
- Led technical upgrade projects for clients by working and coordinating with consultants and developers for integrations.
- Managed life cycle replacement of hardware and software.
- Identified computer hardware and network system issues, performing troubleshooting techniques for remediation.
- Coordinated secure system access of users to various department systems and platforms.
- Analyzed network security and current infrastructure, assessing areas in need of improvement.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
Hua Nan Commercial Bank Philippines Ltd.
IT Officer/Senior System Administrator/IT Security
09.2017 - 12.2019
Job overview
- Managed network and system performance, conducting troubleshooting, security patching, and maintenance.
- Oversaw IT department operations and training.
- Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
- Coordinated IT operations activities to deliver smooth flow of daily business needs.
- Coordinated technical training and personal development classes for staff members.
- Developed and implemented measures and procedures to protect IT systems from cyber threats and data breaches.
- Conferred with executives to advise and plan for short-term and long-term IT system upgrade needs.
- Demonstrated familiarity with latest hardware, software and networking technology.
- Interacted and negotiated with vendors, outsource and contractors to secure products and services.
- Identified computer hardware and network system issues, performing troubleshooting techniques for remediation.
- Managed life cycle replacement of hardware and software.
- Liaised with other departments to minimize network interruptions and possible downtimes.
- Implemented and maintained technology and software budget.
- Completed reports detailing network and systems performance and downtime issues.
- Performed network security design and integration duties.
- Installed and configured network printers and other peripheral devices.
- Led server infrastructure development, quality assurance, staging and production systems.
- Developed and documented network policies, procedures and standards.
- Implemented and maintained virtual private networks.
- Collaborated with other departments to help meet IT needs and properly integrate and secure systems.
- Guided organizational technology strategy and roadmaps.
- Communicated with executive team and CEO to maximize development efficiencies and resolve technology issues.
- Built, repaired and installed computer-related hardware based on deployment procedures.
- Created and terminated user's accounts from start to finish in business applications.
- Oversaw daily performance of computer systems and immediately responded to issues to keep network up and running.
- Coordinated secure system access of users to various department systems and platforms.
- Analyzed network security and current infrastructure, assessing areas in need of improvement.
United Coconut Planters Bank
Computer Operator
12.2014 - 08.2017
Job overview
- Generated reports covering details about data, system operation, and error monitoring.
- Maintained spreadsheets of data across multiple systems while preserving exceptional data accuracy.
- Supported time-sensitive project input milestones by keeping team on-task.
- Developed system maintenance schedule to prevent unnecessary downtime or avoidable interruptions.
- Retrieved information and performed data entry using appropriate computer programs.
- Collaborated with vendors and contracted companies to create interfaces between internal systems and third-party assets.
- Verified integrity and consistency of duplication measures and storage protocols.
- Troubleshot system performance bottlenecks and proposed solutions to discovered weaknesses.
- Monitored fire, security and duress systems, responding appropriately to alarms and emergency situations.
- Trained and supported end-users with software, hardware, and network standards and use processes.
- Supported efficient use of available computer terminals and network access by coordinating schedules.
- Provided basic end-user troubleshooting and desktop support.
- Wrote and updated detailed technical documentation for software applications.
- Performed tests of functionality, security, and performance of different workstations and devices.
- Complied with data entry quotients to support time-sensitive project input milestones.
- Changed and replaced backup tapes regularly and performed detailed server backups.
- Managed program errors with analytical approach focused on troubleshooting, diagnosing and resolving each problem.
United Coconut Planters Bank
Peripheral Operator
06.2014 - 12.2014
Job overview
- Inspected machine parts with measuring tools.
- Kept accurate records of defective units or products.
- Efficiently read and interpreted blueprints.
- Fed raw materials into machines.
- Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Monitored and tracked warehouse inventory and ordered new materials to prevent shortages.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Drafted reports detailing machine production outputs and material quantities.
- Assisted with equipment startups and machine installation tasks.
- Fed raw materials and components into semi-automated machines according to production needs.
- Performed quality checks to identify finish discrepancies.
- Performed equipment tests, calibrations and repairs to keep machines running smoothly and prevent malfunctions.
- Operated technical and mechanical equipment and adjusted machine settings according to work cycles.
- Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
United Coconut Planters Bank
Clearing Analyst
08.2010 - 05.2014
Job overview
- Verification of inward clearing check images
- Verify the date, payee, amount in figures, and amount in words of the check image. Verify the signature of the check image based on the signature requirements indicated on the Sig Card.
- If there is a discrepancy (such as no card, unclear check details, or on signature requirement), email the check image to the concerned branch for confirmation and disposition. Note that other technicalities such as postdated, stale-dated, no date, no signature, lacking 1 signature, unauthorized signature, alterations, signature differs, the amount differs, miscleared, etc. shall be automatically returned to other banks
- Perform random verification of checks payable to Individuals within threshold amount
- Ensure to email items for return to personnel handling consolidation of Technical Returns and check if the returned items are included on the Technical Monitoring Sheet at the end of the day for reconciliation purposes.
- Act as back-up/Assist in Processing of Outward Clearing Checks
- Ensures proper and accurate encoding of amount via the Batch Amount Keying and Balancing
- Prior to force balancing, double-check the amounts encoded versus the amount on the check to ensure that no over and under encoding of amounts
- Ensures that the batch total and batch count tally with the processed total and count. If not, call the attention of branches if there are possible reject.
- Assist Outward team in coordinating with branches relative to untransmitted checks during BCP, CICS is down or error is encountered.
- Sending of daily email notifications for the accounts with returned checks.
- Identifies and recommends policies, processes and procedures for improvement
- Provide assistance to other units in case manpower is needed
- Participates in all BCP exercises
- Perform other tasks/responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time.
United Coconut Planters Bank
Data Encoder
05.2010 - 08.2010
Job overview
- Reviewed validation output and performed specified manual checks on data to evaluate consistency and completeness.
- Maintained daily production logs of activities and completed work.
- Completed daily data back-up to secure records.
- Maintained database by entering new and updated information.
- Transcribed information into required electronic format to enter into Core Banking database.
- Processed customer and account source documents by reviewing data for deficiencies and errors.
- Extracted information from database to compile reports for audit process.
- Prepared source data for computer entry by compiling and sorting information.
- Obtained scanned records and uploaded into database.
- Managed documents by organizing forms, making photocopies, filing records, preparing correspondence, and creating reports.
- Maintained files, records and chronologies of entry activities.
Education
University of MakatiPhilippines
Bachelor of Science from Computer Science Major in Application Development
06.2006 - 03.2010
Skills
Project planning and development
Software Development Lifecycle
Disaster Recovery Methodologies
Waterfall methodology
Agile methodology
IT Operations
Jira
Core banking
CMMI Process Improvement
Networking
System Administration
IT Security
Vendor Management
Timeline
Project Manager
CHUBB Philippines
11.2023 - Current
Senior Infrastructure Project Manager
Metropolitan Bank Trust And Co.
06.2022 - 10.2023
Deployment Project Manager
Safeway Philtech
07.2020 - 06.2022
Data Center Operations Head and Project Manager
Megalink Inc.
01.2020 - 07.2020
IT Officer/Senior System Administrator/IT Security
Hua Nan Commercial Bank Philippines Ltd.
09.2017 - 12.2019
Computer Operator
United Coconut Planters Bank
12.2014 - 08.2017
Peripheral Operator
United Coconut Planters Bank
06.2014 - 12.2014
Clearing Analyst
United Coconut Planters Bank
08.2010 - 05.2014
Data Encoder
United Coconut Planters Bank
05.2010 - 08.2010
University of Makati
Bachelor of Science from Computer Science Major in Application Development
06.2006 - 03.2010