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Francis W Samonte
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AMA Computer College
Computer Engineering Instructor
September 2014 - April 2015 (8 months)
Pasig, Philippines
* Taught the following subjects: Calculus with Analytic Geometry 2, College
Physics 2, General Chemistry, Statics of Rigid Bodies, Navigational Aids,
"Signals, Spectra & Digital Signal Processing", Electronic Devices & Circuits,
Electric Circuits Theory 1, Logic Circuits and Switch Theory, Microprocessor
Systems, Principles of Operating Systems and its Applications, Engineering
Economy, and Engineering Ethics and Computer Laws
* Developed syllabi and prepared the teaching materials and outline for
courses
* Advised the students on program curricula, career decisions, and thesis
enhancements / modifications
The Rosetta Group, Inc.
Software Engineer
April 2013 - May 2013 (2 months)
Makati, Philippines
* Debugged iSweldo, a Rosetta’s flagship payroll system, and another flagship
software, iTrack, an issue tracking system, based on the requested job issued
by the ticketing system, updated and implemented the PHP programs and
the back-end MySQL databases by using Apache Subversion, a software
versioning and revision control system to maintain current and historical
versions of files such as source code, web pages, and documentation, in
which were all approved by Senior Software Engineer
* Determined operational feasibility by evaluating analysis, problem definition,
requirements, solution development, and proposed solutions
* Improved operations by conducting systems analysis, and recommended
changes in policies and procedures
* Developed software solutions by studying information needs, conferred with
users, studied systems flow, data usage, and work processes, investigated
problem areas, and followed the software development life-cycle
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Cavite State University

Computer Science Instructor
November 2010 - March 2011 (5 months)
Imus, Cavite, Philippines

* Taught the following subjects: Database Management System, Data

Structures, and Professional Ethics
* Developed syllabi and prepared the teaching materials and outline for
courses
* Advised the students on program curricula, career decisions, and thesis
enhancements / modifications

University of Perpetual Help System DALTA

Computer Science Instructor
November 2005 - October 2010 (5 years)
Bacoor, Cavite, Philippines

* Taught the following subjects: Discrete Mathematics, Microprocessor, Digital

Electronics, Compiler Design, Automata, Data Structures and Algorithms,
Principles of Operating Systems, Systems Analysis and Design, Modeling
and Simulation Theory, Network Management, Software Testing, Quality
Process, Fundamentals of Programming, Computer Programming 1 (C
++), DBMS with Programming (PHP/MySQL), Computer Application for
Hospitality Industry (MS Access with VBA), ECE Computer Application (MS
Access with VBA), Image Processing, Computer Software Application,
Programming Techniques with Internet Application (HTML/CSS/JavaScript,
JSP), Electronic Spreadsheet with Macro Programming, Electronic Word
Processing, Presentation of Software Application, Introduction to Computer,
and Technical Writing with Presentation Skill
* Developed modules, syllabi, and prepared teaching materials and outline for
courses
* I served on committees concerned with matters such as budgets and
modules revision
* Advised the students on program curricula, career decisions, and thesis
enhancements / modifications
* Provided information and communication technology seminar and training for
the selected community for the outreach program activities of the school and
for the enhancements to the students and instructors
* Acted as a research coordinator in Research and Development Center of the
university and headed the Community Outreach Program of our college

Olivarez College - Parañaque

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Computer Science Instructor

June 2005 - October 2005 (5 months)
Parañaque, Philippines

* Taught the following subjects: Data Communications and Networking,

Microprocessor System and Troubleshooting, Advance Test Equipment –
Electronic Component Circuit, Basic Test Equipment, and Automata and
Language Theory
* Developed syllabi and prepared teaching materials and outline for courses
* Advised the students on program curricula, career decisions, and thesis
enhancements/modifications

Parañaque City College of Science and Technology

IT Instructor
November 2004 - October 2005 (1 year)
Parañaque, Philippines

*Taught the following subjects: Java Programming, Programming Techniques

with C++, Systems Analysis and Design, DBMS, and Computer Graphics
Imaging (CorelDraw, Adobe Photoshop, and Corel RAVE)
* Taught the students using a systematic plan of lectures, demonstrations,
discussion groups, laboratory work, shop sessions, case studies, field
assignments, and independent or group projects with the help of instructional
materials
* Developed syllabi and prepared teaching materials and outlines for courses
* Supervised an independent or group projects, and laboratory work or hands-
on training

University of Makati
Computer Science Instructor
June 2004 - October 2004 (5 months)
Makati, Philippines

* Taught the following subjects: Wide Area Network, Electricity and

Semiconductor Electronics, PC Troubleshooting and Repair with Computer
Architecture, and Internet Fundamentals
* Developed syllabi and prepared teaching materials and outlines for courses
* Advised the students on program curricula, career decisions, and thesis
enhancements/modifications

Montessori Professional College

Computer Science Instructor
November 2003 - October 2004 (1 year)
Caloocan, Philippines

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* Taught the following subjects: Java, Systems Analysis and Design, Operating
System, Data Communication, Visual BASIC and MIS, DBMS, Software and
Application 2 (CorelDraw)
* Taught the students using a systematic plan of lectures, demonstrations,
discussion groups, laboratory work, case studies, and independent or group
projects with the help of instructional materials
* Developed syllabi and prepares teaching materials and outlines for courses
* Supervised the independent or group projects, and laboratory work or hands-
on training

Genetic Computer Institute

Computer Engineering Instructor
July 2003 - June 2004 (1 year)
Quezon City, Philippines

* Taught the following subjects: PC Troubleshooting, Java, Perl/CGI

Programming, Visual Basic, MS Access, Program Logic Formulation, and
CorelDraw
* Taught students using a systematic plan of lectures, demonstrations,
laboratory work and independent projects with the help of instructional
materials
* Developed syllabi and prepares teaching materials and outlines for courses
* Supervised independent, and laboratory work or hands-on training

Genetic Computer Institute

Technical Support Engineer
July 2003 - June 2004 (1 year)
Quezon City, Philippines

* Repaired, troubleshot, and maintained computer hardware and network

* Installed and maintained software on server and workstations
* Monitored and maintained the performance of all network computers
* Assembled and integrated a computer parts into a working server or
workstation
* Set up networks using LAN cabling, set up routers, and configured and
administrated TCP/IP on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP, and
Windows 2000 Professional
* Installed and maintained Windows Server 2003 (Active Directory, TCP/IP,
IIS, DHCP, DNS, ICS, FTP, SPX/IPX, POP3, SMTP), Microsoft Proxy Server,
and Wingate proxy server on different workstations

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* Configured, administrated, and maintained Windows XP, Windows 2000

Professional on workstations
* Configured, set up, and maintained router, switches, and hubs on LANs
* My special assignments and projects handled and implemented was to assist
the school, their branches, and their clients in computer network installation
and administration, system administration, and technical support

FWG Samonte Computer Rental

Owner/Operator
July 1995 - July 2002 (7 years 1 month)
Manila, Philippines

Responsibilities:
* Owned an Internet Cafe shop serving customers for using Internet hours
access, printing job, lay-outing, typing job, scanning documents service, and
accepting computer repair and programming job
* Attended to customer needs, answering technical queries, and assisting
users
* Oversaw staff and assign designated duties
* In-charged of budgeting, planning, directing, controlling, and evaluating the
operation of the computer Internet cafe shop

FWG Samonte Computer Rental

Technical Support Engineer
July 1995 - July 2002 (7 years 1 month)
Manila, Philippines

Accomplishments:
* Assembled and integrated computer parts into server and workstation, and
installed and configured new hardware and software for customers used for
their Internet access
* Performed network and system administration, system and application
software updates, and performed file backups
* Applied operating system updates, patches, and configuration changes
* Monitored network, tested the network for weaknesses, and configured
network infrastructure security
* Installed antivirus and firewall, analyzed system logs, and identified potential
issues with computer systems
* Performed routine audit of systems and software and resolved issues
reported by customers

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Skills Used:
* Computer and network repairing, troubleshooting, and maintenance
* Network administration (LAN cabling and troubleshooting, DLink hub/switch
and router configurations, and configuring and managing Microsoft Proxy
Server and WinGate Proxy Server)
* Systems administration (Windows NT 4.0 Server, Windows Server 2000,
Windows XP, Windows 2000 Professional)

Nav-Trim International
Application Programmer/Analyst
March 1993 - May 1995 (2 years 3 months)
Ermita, Manila, Philippines

Responsibilities:
* Conducted system study, designed, programmed, debugged, and maintained
“Sea Navigation and Cargo System” as the name of the project for seafarers
use in their navigation and cargo problems on Casio programmable calculator
using C and BASIC languages
* Developed, implemented, and documented software and information system
testing plans, policies, and procedures
* Researched and evaluated a variety of software products alike and made
enhancements and innovation on the said project

Accomplishments:
* I finished and implemented the ready to sell “Sea Navigation and Cargo
System” to the seafarers for their use in their sea navigation and cargo
problems. The product was built and installed inside Casio programmable
calculator

Skills Used:
* Programming using C and BASIC computer languages

Greenhill’s Computer Plaza

Helpdesk Technician Intern
March 1994 - May 1994 (3 months)
San Juan, Manila, Philippines

* 240-hours internship as helpdesk technician in a computer store inside a

shopping center as a requirement for my subject in Polytechnic University of
the Philippines which is "Practicum and Inspection Trips"
* Place: Greenhill’s Computer Plaza, G/F, 46 Pearl Lane, Virra Mall Shopping
Center, San Juan, Manila, Philippines

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* Inclusive date: March 14, 1994 Mon - May 27, 1994 Fri
* Repaired, troubleshot, and maintained computer hardware and peripherals
including motherboard, disk-drive, hard-disk, printer, monitor, and power
supply
* Performed routine audit of systems and software and resolved issues
reported by customers
* Installed and configured new hardware and software

Computerized Management Systems, Inc.

Database Programmer/Analyst
July 1989 - February 1991 (1 year 8 months)
Makati, Philippines

Responsibilities:
* Conducted systems study, designed, developed, debugged, and maintained
“Accounts Receivable System” as the name of the project of our client, Orange
Julius Inc., located at Pasong Tamo Ext., Makati, Metro Manila using Clipper
and FoxPro database programming languages
* Designed, developed, debugged and maintained Orange Julius Inc. "Payroll
System" and " General Ledger" which I collaborated with my teammate
database programmers
* Communicated in person with computer users experiencing difficulties to
determine and document problems experienced
* Consulted user guides, technical manuals, and other documents to research
and implement solutions
* Collected, organized and maintained a problems and solutions log for use by
other technical support analysts
* Installed software and hardware and configured operating system software in
preparation for testing
* Developed, implemented, and documented software and information system
testing plans, policies, and procedures
* Prepared reports, manuals, and other documentation on the status, operation
and maintenance of software
* Provided advice and training to users in response to identified difficulties
* Researched and evaluated a variety of software products alike and made
enhancements and innovation on the said project

Accomplishments:
* I finished and implemented the “Accounts Receivable System” as the name
of the project to our client, Orange Julius Inc., located at Pasong Tamo Ext.,
Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines

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Skills Used:
* Using Foxpro and Clipper database programming languages

Interface Computer Learning Center, Inc.

Helpdesk Technician Intern
August 1990 - August 1990 (1 month)
Quiapo, Manila, Philippines

* 80-hours internship as help-desk technician in Computer Hardware

Department of Interface Computer Learning Center, Inc. which is my technical
school as a requirement for the course "Computer Technician" which I had
been taking before
* Place: Interface Computer Learning Center, Inc., 2/F – 4/F, Cartimar Building,
Claro M. Recto, Quiapo, Manila, Philippines
* Inclusive date: Aug 6, 1990 Mon - Aug 31, 1990 Fri
* Repaired, troubleshot, and maintained computer hardware and peripherals
including motherboard, disk-drive, hard-disk, printer, monitor, and power
supply
* Performed routine audit of systems and software and resolved issues
reported by staffs and instructors
* Installed and configured new hardware and software

Computerized Management Systems, Inc.

Database Programmer/Analyst Intern
April 1989 - July 1989 (4 months)
Makati, Philippines

* Database Programmer Intern for 300 hours

* Place : Computerized Management Systems, Inc., Room 303 Comfoods
Building Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati, Metro Manila
* Inclusive Date: April 3, 1989 Mon – July 3, 1989 Mon
* Conducted systems study, designed, developed, and debugged “Accounts
Receivable System” as the name of the project of our client, Orange Julius
Inc., located at Pasong Tamo Ext., Makati, Metro Manila using Clipper and
FoxPro database programming languages

Education
University of the District of Columbia
Associate of Applied Science, Computer Science Technology · (2018 - 2020)

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University of the District of Columbia

Certification, Information Technology and Office Administration · (2017 - 2019)

EKO | African Diaspora Coding Academy

Certificate of Completion, Mobile Application and Web Development
Training · (2015 - 2016)

Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School

Certificate of Completion, Computer Support Specialist · (2015 - 2016)

Polytechnic University of the Philippines

Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Engineering · (1984 - 2000)

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