Begil Cano

H Abellana Ext · Brgy. Pagsabungan, Mandaue City Cebu 6014 · (+63) 926-092-7297 · gilskie1989@gmail.com

My name is Begil / Gil and I currently work as a systems analyst with an experience in software engineering and testing. As a systems analyst with business analysis and software development skills, I bring a unique perspective to problem-solving and strategy development. My expertise lies in understanding complex business processes and leveraging technology to streamline operations and drive growth. With a strong foundation in data analysis and programming, I am able to identify opportunities for improvement and create solutions that are both efficient and effective. I have experience working with a variety of stakeholders, from executive leadership to front-line staff, and am skilled at facilitating collaboration and communication across teams. Whether working on a large-scale project or addressing a specific challenge, I am committed to delivering results that exceed expectations. My goal is to help businesses operate more efficiently, increase profitability, and achieve their strategic objectives. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about my experience and capabilities, please don't hesitate to reach out. I look forward to connecting with you.

Experience

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Supervisor Systems Analyst

Alliance Software Inc.

Cebu, Central Visayas

As a Systems Analyst, I gather and analyze requirements, create design documents, perform testing, and work directly with end users. I conduct needs assessments with clients to identify business requirements, which I then translate into functional specifications, technical documentation, and project plans. Additionally, with the help of our Technical Lead, we delegate tasks for each sprint and facilitate discussions on enhancement requests for clients web application.

April 2025 - Present

Senior Business Analyst

Yondu Inc.

Cebu, Central Visayas

In my role as a Senior Business Analyst, hired on a contractual basis, I collaborate with the business architect and planners to evaluate current capabilities and establish high-level customer requirements. My responsibilities include defining detailed product requirements, maintaining the Requirements and Traceability deliverable, and facilitating clear requirement transitions to designers. I support the development team with functional requirements, particularly in troubleshooting issues related to Rest API requests, responses, and code details. Additionally, I participate in quality management reviews and assist in creating test conditions for various testing stages. I guide product vision by representing the customer's perspective through a human-centered design approach and work with the change enablement team to identify and design training and support solutions.

Sep 2024 - April 2025

Senior Business Analyst

Sprobe Inc.

Cebu, Central Visayas

As a business analyst, I lead process reviews and requirements gathering for both new and ongoing projects. I collaborate closely with development and QA teams to provide detailed project specifications and insights. I create and maintain comprehensive specification documents, including wireframes, and present these to the team for review and approval. For prospective clients, I develop detailed application proposals with prototypes using Adobe XD. I assess project risks, particularly concerning tight deadlines and additional client requirements. Additionally, I test applications locally or in staging environments to ensure timely project delivery and create estimation documents to outline team deliverables based on client-approved functions.

Sep 2021 - Jun 2024

Software Engineer - Deployment

Innodata Inc.

Cebu, Central Visayas

As a software deployment engineer, I assist production teams in selecting and implementing generic tools and applications to meet their requirements, and I automate existing or manual tasks to improve efficiency. I have experience with regular expressions for textual transformations into client tags and coordinate project statuses and timelines with team leads. I conduct process reviews for ongoing projects, track bugs using Redmine, and develop desktop applications in C# (CLI or Windows Forms App) or Python (CLI or Tkinter) for production users of which utilized TFS for version control, focusing on XML manipulation and validation with DTD or XML Schema. I also test various API platforms through Postman and include them on the requirements document as well.

Sep 2014 - Sep 2021

Content Process Engineer

Innodata Inc.

Cebu, Central Visayas

As a content process engineer, I assist in the design of workflows for projects deployed in production, ensuring an end-to-end process. I provide timely updates on deliverable statuses to production teams and conduct manual testing of desktop applications before deployment. My experience includes data transformation using tools for HTML, XML, SGML, and PDF into client deliverable files, as well as creating and deploying desktop applications using the C# or Python. I also track bugs using Jira and regularly meet with Production Leads to discuss the status of their deliverables.

May 2013 - Sep 2014

Junior Programmer

Zylun Staffing

Cebu, Central Visayas

As a junior programmer, I maintained the HRIS system using PHP Laravel for the backend and Bootstrap with jQuery/JavaScript for the frontend. I utilized PHP MySQL for data storage and access within the system and implemented Highcharts JS to enhance report visualization. Additionally, I managed version control using Tortoise SVN.

Oct 2012 - Jan 2013

Integration Engineer

Zylun Staffing

Cebu, Central Visayas

As an integration engineer, I leveraged Clover ETL software for database integration on an e-commerce website. I worked with various file formats, including CSV, TAB, XLS, and XML, to facilitate integration with different e-commerce shopping cart software. Additionally, I have experience integrating Magento using CSV and API for product population.

Jul 2012 - Oct 2012

Assistant SEO Intern

Zylun Staffing

Cebu, Central Visayas

As an assistant SEO intern, I gained experience in social bookmarking and website submission, helping to enhance online visibility. I managed customer inquiries from social networking sites and promoted press releases. Additionally, I refined links for blogs and articles to improve search engine rankings and drive traffic.

Jun 2011 - Sep 2011

Education

University of Cebu

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

As part of my bachelor's degree, I worked on a software project for a local health center aimed at improving their record-keeping for children's vaccines. Our team developed a user-friendly system that allowed health care providers to easily access and update vaccination records, reducing the risk of errors and ensuring that children received the appropriate vaccinations at the right time. The software also provided alerts for upcoming vaccinations and helped providers track vaccine inventory. I am proud to have contributed to this project, which had the potential to make a real difference in the lives of children and families in our community.

Jun 2008 - Mar 2012

University of San Carlos

Associates Degree in Multimedia Technology

During my time pursuing an associate degree in multimedia, I gained expertise in a variety of creative skills, including animation, photo editing, and 3D modeling. Through coursework and hands-on projects, I learned how to bring digital images to life, create compelling visual content, and use cutting-edge software to produce high-quality graphics and multimedia elements.

Jun 2005 - Mar 2008

Skills

Programming Languages & Tools
Workflow
  • Mobile-First, Responsive Design
  • Cross Browser Testing & Debugging
  • Cross Functional Teams
  • Agile Development & Scrum

Interests

When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time outdoors—especially biking when the weather is nice. It’s a great way to stay active and clear my mind. On long weekends, I usually take the opportunity to be with my family, whether it's a relaxing trip to the beach or a visit to the province for a quick escape from the city.

I also have a strong interest in technology and continuous learning. I often spend time online exploring new tools and programming languages through tutorials and hands-on practice. Staying updated with the latest trends in development keeps me inspired and helps me grow both personally and professionally.

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