Cesar R. Canlas
IT Executive/Consultant
Makati City
Summary
To strategically lead the IT team in driving digital transformation initiatives, leveraging process reengineering, project management, and applications development and management to enhance business efficiency. Additionally, to champion data and analytics integration for informed decision-making, ensure robust cybersecurity measures, oversee digital product development, and effectively manage vendor relationships and outsourcing partnerships. This role aims to establish and enforce policies, standards, and strategic plans, fostering the profitable growth of the company through innovative technological solutions.
More than forty (40) years of strategic and hands-on experience in Information Technology, I've honed my skills through a range of technical, managerial and leadership positions. My deep understanding of business processes and technology enables me to drive transformative initiatives that consistently deliver exceptional value to customers, employees, and shareholders. My commitment to excellence ensures that projects are executed with precision, quality, efficiency, and reliability, meeting and exceeding the needs of both internal and external stakeholders.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Consultant
Nutriasia Inc
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Part-time IT consultant advisor on general IT matters to support current IT organization pertaining to IT infrastructures, application systems, analytics, and cybersecurity
Digital Transformation Head/OIC-CIO
Standard Hospitality Group
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Part-time Digital Transformation Head/OIC-CIO for all IT-related matters including Data Privacy
- Developed SHG's Digital Transformation Masterplan
Group Head, Information Technology
Nutriasia Inc
06.2021 - 05.2024
- Responsible for the total IT and digitalization concerns of Nutriasia and Silver Swan
- Digital Roadmap, architectural design, implementation and upkeep of IT/DCoE's (Digital Center of Excellence) Portfolio - Application Development and Support, Backend Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Helpdesk and Technical support, Hardware and Software Management, Data Management and Analytics, IT Capability Development, Cybersecurity, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery, Vendor Management and Project Management
- Currently the lead for the ongoing Digital Transformation Program of Nutriasia (called Project NXT), working alongside EY Parthenon and a host of third-party solution providers
- The project is aimed to deliver the following objectives across the 3 value streams: Business Builders, Profit Drivers, Performance Enablers
- Projects include: Project NXT 10 Big Bets, SD-WAN Roll out and IT Infra optimizations, Enterprise Data Warehouse and Data Lake Platform implementation, Enterprise Performance Management Dashboarding linked to HR's PMS, Cybersecurity program upgrades, EY's Operational Support Initiatives
Group Head, Information Technology
Del Monte Philippines, Inc.
02.2008 - 05.2021
- Responsible for the overall architectural design, implementation and maintenance of the various business application systems for Del Monte Philippines Inc as well as the oversight management in an IT Consultant role for companies affiliated with DMPI
- Accomplishments include SAP Upgrade, total IT manpower outsourcing, roll-out of various Application Systems, SAP BW Analytics, implemented a robust network infrastructure, deployed a cybersecurity program, key role in business process integration initiative, and M&A transition
Group Head, Information Technology
Southeast Asia Foods, Inc./Heinz-UFC, Inc.
10.2000 - 02.2008
- Responsible for the overall identification, development and implementation of all Information Technology projects for the two companies
- Concurrently Project Director for a business process transformation program called Integrated Business Management
- Environment included IBM Servers and PCs, JDEdwards World Software, and various major projects
Vice President, Information Technology and Engineering Divisions
One Virtual Holdings/Sun-O-Telecoms
01.1999 - 10.2000
- Reports to the Chairman and CEO all technical and administrative management of the Information Technology and Engineering Divisions
- Accomplishments include management of engineering planning and implementation of Internet Network services, acquisition of 51% of FapeNet/ECCNet, and involvement in developing business models for Distance Learning applications
Director, Information Technology Division
Central CATV, Inc. (Sky Cable)/SkyVision Holdings
10.1996 - 01.1999
- Responsible for all the Information Technology requirements of all companies under Sky Vision Holdings, Inc
- Developed and started implementation of a three-phased IT Master Plan for Sky Cable and its subsidiaries
- Implemented an integrated Oracle-based Subscriber Management and Billing System and responsible for significant improvements in collection performance
Head, Information Systems Division
NSC
01.1995 - 10.1996
- Managed more than forty (40) IT professionals comprising NSC's Information Systems Division
- Spearheaded implementation of Oracle Financials in NSC
Head, Marketing Information Systems
NSC
01.1994 - 01.1995
- Responsible for the technical and administrative management of staff in the analysis, design, development and implementation of Marketing-wide applications
Head, Information Technology Resource Center
NSC
01.1993 - 01.1994
- Responsible for the technical and administrative supervision of Information Technology Resource Center (ITRC) staff
- Co-developed and spear-headed the implementation of the corporate Information Technology Master Plan
Senior Systems Supervisor, Information Systems Division
NSC
01.1991 - 01.1992
- Lead a team of Analyst/Developers in the development of information systems relative to business information and automation requirements
Senior Mainframe Consultant/Project Manager
Computer Visions International, Inc./Unisys Philippines
01.1990 - 01.1991
- Responsible for the design, development and implementation of mainstream mainframe application systems for National Steel Corporation
Analyst/Programmer Consultant
Dynasoft International, Inc.
01.1989 - 01.1990
- Was sent to Mount Isa Mines in Queensland Australia to provide consulting services to a pool of analyst/programmers
Systems Supervisor, Information Systems Division
NSC
01.1987 - 01.1989
- Responsible for the operation of the information technology resources and all departmental information system activities
Systems Supvr/Programming Pool Head
NSC
01.1986 - 01.1987
- Directed a pool of Analyst/Programmers in the development and maintenance of application systems
Systems Analyst/Programmer
NSC
01.1984 - 01.1986
- Responsible for the design, analysis, development, testing and implementation of assigned application system modules
Programmer
NSC
01.1983 - 01.1984
- Tasked to help meet the company's information systems requirements by developing, testing, implementing and maintaining application systems and databases
Education
BS Commerce - Marketing Management
De La Salle University
Skills
Project Management
Systems Architecture Analysis
Multi-Site Hardware Deployment
Mobile Device Fleet Management
Application development
Requirements analysis and design phases
Information Technology Infrastructure
Project lifecycle management
Budget administration
Requirements analysis
Security planning
Problem-Solving
Decision-Making
Planning and Coordination
Organization and Time Management
Multitasking Abilities
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Qualifiedby
More than forty (40) years of strategic and hands-on experience in Information Technology, I've honed my skills through a range of technical, managerial and leadership positions. My deep understanding of business processes and technology enables me to drive transformative initiatives that consistently deliver exceptional value to customers, employees, and shareholders. My commitment to excellence ensures that projects are executed with precision, quality, efficiency, and reliability, meeting and exceeding the needs of both internal and external stakeholders.
Timeline
IT Consultant
Nutriasia Inc
06.2024 - 12.2024
Digital Transformation Head/OIC-CIO
Standard Hospitality Group
06.2024 - 11.2024
Group Head, Information Technology
Nutriasia Inc
06.2021 - 05.2024
Group Head, Information Technology
Del Monte Philippines, Inc.
02.2008 - 05.2021
Group Head, Information Technology
Southeast Asia Foods, Inc./Heinz-UFC, Inc.
10.2000 - 02.2008
Vice President, Information Technology and Engineering Divisions
One Virtual Holdings/Sun-O-Telecoms
01.1999 - 10.2000
Director, Information Technology Division
Central CATV, Inc. (Sky Cable)/SkyVision Holdings
10.1996 - 01.1999
Head, Information Systems Division
NSC
01.1995 - 10.1996
Head, Marketing Information Systems
NSC
01.1994 - 01.1995
Head, Information Technology Resource Center
NSC
01.1993 - 01.1994
Senior Systems Supervisor, Information Systems Division
NSC
01.1991 - 01.1992
Senior Mainframe Consultant/Project Manager
Computer Visions International, Inc./Unisys Philippines
01.1990 - 01.1991
Analyst/Programmer Consultant
Dynasoft International, Inc.
01.1989 - 01.1990
Systems Supervisor, Information Systems Division
NSC
01.1987 - 01.1989
Systems Supvr/Programming Pool Head
NSC
01.1986 - 01.1987
Systems Analyst/Programmer
NSC
01.1984 - 01.1986
Programmer
NSC
01.1983 - 01.1984
BS Commerce - Marketing Management
De La Salle University