Benjar Manalili
Manager
Manila
Summary
Respectful self-motivator gifted at finding reliable solutions for software issues. Experienced in Software Engineering and Team Management and offering skills in development and coaching. Fluent in English and accustomed to working with cross-cultural, global teams.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
MacQuarie Group Inc.
Makati City
07.2020 - Current
- Worked with project managers, developers, quality assurance and customers to resolve technical issues.
- Led software development initiative as subject matter expert and primary point-of-contact for project management staff.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Communicated clearly with team members, vendors and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
- Worked with software development and testing team members to design and develop robust solutions to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability, and performance.
- Developed and maintained relationships with team members by creating a safe space for everyone.
- Updated old code bases to modern development standards, improving functionality.
- Provided direction and guidance to process improvements and established policies.
- Participated in architecture, design and implementation of back-end features.
- Executed troubleshooting and server support in both in-person and remote situations.
- Coordinated with other engineers to evaluate and improve software interfaces.
- Provided guidance and mentored less-experienced team members.
Apps Systems Engineer 4
Wells Fargo
Taguig City
04.2018 - 07.2020
- Design and developed APIs for credit card business line.
- Proposed and implemented improvements to current systems.
- Led junior team members and provided production support.
- Played a major role in Agile transitioning.
- Established self as one of the subject matter expert (SME) for credit card business processes.
- Showcased excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Led triage and swarming during production issues.
- Provided essential documents to serve as guidance to the whole team.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Java Developer
Inabox Group Ltd.
Taguig City
11.2017 - 01.2018
- Reviewed code and debugged errors to improve performance.
- Investigated issues and defects to determine problem root cause and formulate corrective action recommendations.
- Diagnosed and corrected errors within code to allow for integration of proprietary applications.
- Collaborated in team-based, Agile environment to accomplish objectives by deadlines.
- Participated in requirements gathering and design development meetings.
IT Consultant
IT Managers
Pasig City
03.2017 - 11.2017
- Deployed and functioned Senior Software Engineer in Safeway PhilTech.
- Discussed project progress with customers, collected feedback on different stages and directly addressed concerns.
- Planned and developed interfaces that simplified overall management and offered ease of use.
- Developed web services to support and enhance current software used.
Special Lecturer
Adamson University
Manila
06.2016 - 10.2017
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Shifted between informal and formal methods of teaching to create multi-layered web of learning incorporating experiments, practical activities, discussions, and projects into lessons.
- Taught Mobile Computing Class which focuses on Android app development.
Software Developer II
Oberthur Technologies (IDEMIA)
Makati City
08.2014 - 11.2016
- Developed modules and applications using Scala and Akka.
- Performed automation testing.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Reviewed project specifications and designed technology solutions that met or exceeded performance expectations.
- Used Docker, Jenkins, Kubernetes, JIRA, GIT, Java, MariaDB.
- Worked in a diverse team and able to deliver quality softwares.
- Applied MVC, Test automations, CI/CD automation.
System Engineer
Jollibee Foods Corporation (Head Office)
Pasig City
02.2014 - 08.2014
- Implemented internal and store systems using Java and web services.
- Resolved issues and escalated problems with knowledgeable support and quality service.
- Contributed in transition of workload automation system to SAP environment.
- Compiled data and generated graphs to interpret results and suggest key operational improvements.
Software Engineer
Dynamic Objx Labs Inc.
Pasig City
03.2013 - 02.2014
- Started as intern/Associate Software Engineer.
- Developed iOS and Android mobile applications.
- Learned and applied acquired knowledge in Java, Scala, Akka, REST, Tomcat, JSON, Git, Rapid Prototyping, Cloud Computing, Product demonstration, CI/CD, and releases. .
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Adamson University
Manila, Philippines 06.2005 - 03.2013
Skills
Technical Analysis
Software Development
Staff Management
Requirements analysis
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Work Availability
monday
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Timeline
Manager
MacQuarie Group Inc.
07.2020 - Current
Apps Systems Engineer 4
Wells Fargo
04.2018 - 07.2020
Java Developer
Inabox Group Ltd.
11.2017 - 01.2018
IT Consultant
IT Managers
03.2017 - 11.2017
Special Lecturer
Adamson University
06.2016 - 10.2017
Software Developer II
Oberthur Technologies (IDEMIA)
08.2014 - 11.2016
System Engineer
Jollibee Foods Corporation (Head Office)
02.2014 - 08.2014
Software Engineer
Dynamic Objx Labs Inc.
03.2013 - 02.2014
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Adamson University
06.2005 - 03.2013