John Romano Rafol
Tel. (632) 544-2685
EMail: johnrafol@hotmail.com
Working Experience

Feb. 18, 2000 to   Prensent

Hewlett-Packard Fareast Pte Ltd
 438A Alexandra Road, Blk A #01-05/09, Alexandra Technopark, Singapore 119967
Asia Pacific Solution Center
Asia Pacific Financial Services
IT Solutions Specialist 
  • MARS (Materials, Accruals and Reimbursement System)
    • Windows 95, HP3000, Multiprogramming Executive (MPE)  

Aug. 13, 1997 to  Feb. 15, 2000

STA (SoftTech Advantage, Inc.)
7th Floor, Dao I Bldg., 189 Salcedo St., Legaspi Village, Makati City, Philippines
Technical Division - Associate Consultant Level II
  • School On-Line Web Site (Sep 1999 - Jan 2000 )
    • Active Server Pages (ASP) Programming
    • HTML/DHTML Programming
    • JavaScript/VBScript Programming
    • SQL Programming using ADO
    • Sequel Server 7.0, Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0, MMC (Microsoft Management Console) / IIS (Internet Information Server)
  • Eastern Telecoms IMS (Integrated Messaging System) Web Site (Aug 1999 - Present)
    • Active Server Pages (ASP) Programming
    • HTML/DHTML Programming
    • JavaScript/VBScript Programming
    • SQL Programming using ADO
    • Sequel Server 7.0, Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0, MMC (Microsoft Management Console) / IIS (Internet Information Server)
  • PhilExport UMS (Unified Messaging System) Web Site (Aug 1999 - Present)
    • Active Server Pages (ASP) Programming
    • HTML/DHTML Programming
    • JavaScript/VBScript Programming
    • SQL Programming using ADO
    • Sequel Server 7.0, Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0, MMC (Microsoft Management Console) / IIS (Internet Information Server)
  • RAW (Ring-a-Web) Web Site (March 1998 - Sep 1999)
    • Active Server Pages (ASP) Programming
    • HTML/DHTML Programming
    • JavaScript/VBScript Programming
    • SQL Programming using ADO
    • Sequel Server 7.0, Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0, MMC (Microsoft Management Console) / IIS (Internet Information Server)
  • RAW (Ring-a-Web) Report Generator Ver. 1.0/2.0 (Nov 1998 - Dec 1998)
    • PowerScript Programming
    • SQL Programming
    • Sequel Server 6.5, Microsoft Windows NT/95, PowerBuilder
  • PCIB ITMS (Integrated Trust Management System)(Aug 1997 - Dec 1998)
    • PowerScript Programming
    • SQL Programming
    • Sybase System 11, Microsoft Windows NT/95, PowerBuilder, Risc 6000
  • Fieldex Helpdesk Ver. 2.0
    • PowerScript Programming
    • SQL Programming
    • Sequel Server 6.5, Microsoft Windows NT/95, PowerBuilder
June 1995 to April 1997 Adamson University
900 San Marcelino St., Ermita, Manila, Philippines
College of Sciences, Computer Science Department - Computer Instructor
  • Teaches computer subjects
    • Management of Information Systems
    • System Analysis and Design
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Software Design and Development
    • Computer Programming
      • Turbo Basic
      • Turbo Pascal
      • Turbo C
      • Turbo Prolog
  • Acts as a panelist during thesis defense
Education
1995-Present Graduate Studies
Adamson University
900 San Marcelino, Ermita, Manila, Philippines
Master of Science in Management Engineering
1991-1995 Tertiary Education
Adamson University
900 San Marcelino, Ermita, Manila, Philippines
Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science with specialization in Programming
4th Placer in the 1995 Adamson University Computer Quiz Bee
1987-1991 Secondary Education
Pasay City West High School
Pasadeña St. c/o F.B. Harrison St., Pasay City, Philippines 
Seminars/Certificates
Oct. 28-30, 1998 Mastering Distributed Application and Design using Visual Studio 6.0
Conducted by MISNet (ATEC)
Introduction to Three-Tier architecture, design and deployment.
Familiarization to MSMQ, MTS, MS Visual Moduler, Visual Studio Tools, SQL Server, COM, DCOM, Active Server Pages, IIS, Windows NT Server, ActiveX and how they can be integrated.
Mar. 12-12, 1997 Java for Intranets
 Introduction of Java's role in the business environment under an Intranet setup.
Oct. 22-22, 1995 Computer Graphics and Animation
 Demonstration of the current Image Manipulation and Animation Softwares ever to grace the market and an introduction to the basic concepts of computer graphics and animation.
Extra-Curricular Activities

June 1998 to Present

Cyrus Software Development - CSoftDev - CSD
  • Self-established Virtual Company
  • Co-founder/Developer
  • Website Developed/Designed
    1. Infolink Corporation (www.info.com.ph/~ilink) - Dec. 3, 1999
1997-1998 Other Works
  • Agellon Inventory, Sales and Commission Tracking System (using PowerBuilder 5.0/SQLAnywhere/Win95)
  • Administrative Support Department Information System v1.0 (using FoxPro v2.5 for Windows)
1991-1995 Member, Adamson University Computer Science Society (ACOMSS)
  • Participated in our annual Computer Quiz Bee Contest, ComputerMania '95
1994 Group Leader, Adamson University Information System 4.0 (ADUIS 4.0)
  • Organized a seminar entitled "The Art of Desktop Publishing - Pagemaker" last September 1994
Personal Background

Born on August 26, 1974 in Manila, Philippines. Speaks fluent in English and Tagalog. Hobbies are reading, swimming, programming, and surfing the Internet. Is interested in computer related books, music, and movies. Best traits are hardworking, fast learner, team player, determined and responsible. Specializing in programming using Power Builder, SQL, Web Page Development(Active Server Pages, HTML/DHTML, JavaScript, VBScript). Very much interested in Windows Programming, 4th Generation Languages and other programming languages (i.e. Visual Basic, Oracle, Borland Delphi, Java)

Computer Software/Languages Known

Can program in X-Base Language, Turbo Pascal, Turbo C, Power Builder, ASP, HTML/DHTML, JavaScript, VBScript Visual Basic. Has thorough knowledge in Windows 3.1x, Windows 95/98, Windows NT 4.0 Workstation/Server, Windows-based Applications, Microsoft Office 97, Flowcharting, WordStar, WordPerfect, Image Manipulation, FrontPage 98, IE 3.x/4.0x/5.0, Netscape, DOS, MS Visual SourceSafe 6.0, SQL Server 6.5/7.0, Internet Information Server/Microsoft Management Console, Voice Assist, Visio, Memory Managers, Archivers and Anti-Virus Utilities.