ARTHUR HARVEY LOSIN

PROFILE

Graduate Studies: Master in Business Administration (Ongoing)
Degree: B.S. in Computer Engineering Major in Computer Networks (Completed)
Age: 23
Citizenship: Filipino
Fluent in (Languages/Dialects): English, Bisaya, Tagalog
Contact No.: Provided upon request
Address: Liloan, Cebu, Philippines
Email: webmaster@bikoy.com

OBJECTIVES

To work as a Web Applications Developer with emphasis on information management and ecommerce

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

University of San Carlos - Main Campus
Master in Business Administration
P. del Rosario St., Cebu City 6000, Philippines
June 2007 - present

University of San Carlos - Technological Center
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Talamban, Cebu City 6000, Philippines
October 2001 - March 2007

Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology
High School Diploma, March 2001
Tibanga, Iligan City 9200, Philippines
June 1997 - March 2001

SKILLS OVERVIEW

Web Technologies: PHP, MySQL, HTML, XML, Java, XHTML, CSS, WML, Javascript, Website Administration, AJAX

Web Software & Solutions: Shopping Carts, Online Payment Gateways (3^rd Party & Merchant Account), Yahoo! Business Solutions

Internet Marketing: Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Advertising Campaigns Management

Computer Hardware: Computer Setup, Configuration, Maintenance, Assembly and Troubleshooting. Computer Networking, Network Design

Computer Software: Experience in both Windows and Linux platforms. Distributed and single web server application configurations.

Pastime: Malls, Movies, Beach, Nature Trips

Other Strengths & Special Interests: Business, Management, Agriculture, Leadership, Photography, Database Design, Problem Solving, Graphics (Photoshop) and Web Design

WORK / PROJECT EXPERIENCE

+ CORPORATE

Web Applications Developer
Valentine Marketing Group, Inc.
Currently developing a web application online service for the health and wellness industry.
June 2006 - present | Ohio, USA
(Telecommute)

Web Applications Developer
Design Universe Corporation
Develops and improves corporate intranet and extranet web applications.
March 2006 - December 2006 | California, USA
(Telecommute)

Web Applications Developer
Palmade Cebu
Web applications development using Ruby On Rails and AJAX
April 2006 – June 2006 | Cebu City, Philippines
(On-Site)

Web Development and Support
Five Star Telecom
In-charge of ecommerce and web development
January 2005 - June 2005| California, USA
(Telecommute)

Web Developer (site has been discontinued)
Sold.us Online Real Estate Directory (www.Sold.us)
An online real estate directory. Involved a small team and implemented using PHP/MySQL. US-based.
August 2003 | Philippines
(Telecommute)

Ecommerce Developer & Administrator

In-charge of the day-to-day operations of the ecommerce site, monitors traffic and web development
August 2003 - October 2004 | New York, USA
(Telecommute)

Ecommerce Developer & Administrator

In-charge of the day-to-day operations of the ecommerce site, monitors traffic and web development
August 2001 - March 2006 | Philadelphia, USA
(Telecommute)

Ebay Seller
Ebay, Inc. (www.ebay.com)
In-charge of disposing overstocks in behalf of a company online through Ebay, a popular online auctions website.
December 2001 - August 2002 | USA
(Telecommute)

+ FREELANCE

Web Developer
The Meta-Consultants (www.metaconsult.com.au)
Redesigned the website and did a small PHP job
January 2007 | Perth, Australia
(Telecommute)

Web Developer
OZracing (www.OZracing.com.ph)
Developed an online content management system to handle its product catalog and database. Also deployed a shopping cart with credit card processing facility. Teamed with a web designer with this project
April 2006 - May 2006 | Cebu City, Philippines
(On-Site)

Web Developer
Turboday.com (www.Turboday.com)
Developed a PHP-based Content Management System for handling articles, quotes and newsletters.
March 2006 | Puerto Rico
(Telecommute)

Consultant & Network Technician
YAK-747 Internet Cafe
Offered advice on hardware and implemented the network
May 2005 | Mandaue City, Philippines
(On-site)

Web Developer (site has been discontinued)
Travelvision, Inc. (www.Travelvision-ph.com)
Designed a website for a local travel agency
April 2005 | Cebu City, Philippines
(On-site)

Web Developer (site has been discontinued)
Right Options Infinite(www.ROIph.com)
Designed a website for a local marketing company
April 2005 | Cebu City, Philippines
(On-site)

Founder & Developer (site has been discontinued)
USC-TC Tambayan (www.USC-TC.com)
An online portal for Cebu targeted to the USC-TC community
July 2004 - June 2005 | Cebu City, Philippines
(On-site)

Founder & Developer
CebuClassifieds (www.CebuClassifieds.com)
A free online classified ads service for Cebu
July 2004 - present | Cebu City, Philippines
(On-site)

Founder & Developer
CebuShopper (www.CebuShopper.com)
Cebu's Online Gift Store
July 2004 - present | Cebu City, Philippines
(On-site)

Web Programmer
Turboday.com (www.Turboday.com)
Implemented the classified ads section using CGI/Perl. US-based.
August 2003 | Philippines
(On-site)

Founder & Developer
CebuHosting: Web Hosting & IT Services (www.CebuHosting.com)
Offering web services and online solutions for companies both local and abroad
February 2003 - present | Cebu City, Philippines
(On-site)

Webmaster
Bikoy Online (www.Bikoy.com)
Personal Website
March 2002 - present | Cebu City, Philippines
(On-site)

Assistant Webmaster (site has been discontinued)
Iligan Online (www.iliganon.com)
A comprehensive online website of Iligan City.
May 2001 | Iligan City, Philippines
(On-site)

Founder & Owner (site has been discontinued)
WebTambayan.com (www.WebTambayan.com)
An experimental website portal with features such as email, news, chat and forums
April 2001 - December 2001 | Iligan City, Philippines
(On-site)

Founder & Owner (site has been discontinued)
MailBX.com (www.mailbx.com)
A free email website similar to Yahoo! Mail and Hotmail
September 2000 – December 2001 | Iligan City, Philippines
(On-site)

Assistant Computer Technician
Millennium Internet Cafe
Troubleshoots hardware and software problems
April 2000 - May 2000 | Iligan City, Philippines
(On-site)

Freelance Computer Technician (Part-time)
Offers computer troubleshooting, maintenance, software installations, consultancy and custom-built computer units
April 1999 - present

Computer Tutor
Offered tutorials in HTML, MS Office, Internet Basics and Web Design
May 1999 | Iligan City, Philippines

AFFILIATIONS

PhilWeavers.Net
The Philippine Webdesigner's Network
http://www.philweavers.net/users/profile/userid/1937/

EntrepLink Philippines
EntrepLink Philippines aim to unite entrepreneurs in different areas of businesses with the ultimate goal of empowering Filipino enterprises.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/entreplinkphilippines/
http://www.entreplinkphilippines.com/

AllExperts.com
An expert volunteer in the HTML and web design category.
http://www.allexperts.com/displayexpert.asp?Expert=49892

AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS

3rd Placer
IT Quiz Bee Sponsored by NEC Philippines
University of San Carlos – Technological Center
Talamban, Cebu City 6000, Philippines
August 27, 2003

Contestant
Young Web Designers' Awards Contest
Sponsored by Department of Science and Technology
August 2000

TRAININGS & SEMINARS ATTENDED

Mandaue City Business Month: Business Forum & Logistics
A two-day activity focusing on the trends, business issues, insights on Cebu and the logistics industry.
Cebu International Convention Center (CICC)
August 2007 | Cebu City, Philippines

Hydroponics Farming Technology
A Business Technology & Livelihood Training about Hydroponics.
Nego-Skwela Training Center
September 2006 | Cebu City, Philippines

Robotics and Automation Conference 2006
A conference showcasing robotics and automation both by Filipino and Foreign researchers.
University of San Carlos - Technological Center
February 2006 | Cebu City, Philippines

RF Design Engineering Fundamentals/Applications Training
An introduction to practical application of communications engineering.
University of San Carlos - Technological Center
February 2006 | Cebu City, Philippines

Agricultural Robots
A seminar about the application of robotics and engineering in the field of agriculture.
University of San Carlos - Technological Center
December 2005 | Cebu City, Philippines

Java in Cebu
Seminar about Java technologies, Solaris and Open Source
Ayala Center Cebu
June 2005 | Cebu City, Philippines

Open Source Conference
Free Software: Concepts and Solutions. A one-day Linux Seminar.
University of San Carlos - Technological Center
March 2005 | Cebu City, Philippines

Bayanihan Linux Thin Client Manager Training
A four (4)-day training on Bayanihan Linux, Open Office & Thin Client Setup
University of San Carlos - Technological Center
February 2005 | Cebu City, Philippines

IBM DeveloperWorks Live
Speed-start Linux Applications
University of San Carlos - Technological Center
August 2004 | Cebu City, Philippines

Networking: Server Information
A short seminar regarding server concepts
University of San Carlos - Technological Center
February 2004 | Cebu City, Philippines

Object-Oriented Programming Using Java
A seminar conducted by Engr. Robin Milan Barangan at
University of San Carlos - Technological Center
July 2003 | Cebu City, Philippines

Computer Networking
Different Networking Methods, Windows 2000 Server (IIS)
University of San Carlos - Technological Center
February 2003 | Cebu City, Philippines

e-Commerce Seminar
Sponsored by the Department of Trade and Industry
STI Cebu
October 2001 | Cebu City, Philippines

Webpage Development Seminar
Sponsored by the Department of Trade and Industry
STI Cebu
October 2001 | Cebu City, Philippines

2-Month Computer Networking Course
Millennium Internet Cafe
April 1999 - May 1999 | Iligan City, Philippines

2-Month Computer Technician Course
Iligan Computer Institute
April 1998 - May 1998 | Iligan City, Philippines

Basic Leadership Training
Sponsored by The Philippine National Red Cross
Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology
September 1998 | Iligan City, Philippines