Platform Developer @ BDO Unibank

August 2024 – Present

Robson Mathew Medrano

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Information Technology professional with hands-on banking and enterprise IT experience at BDO Unibank. Specializing in cloud platforms, AWS infrastructure, system operations, and technical support — with a background in machine learning and web technologies. Actively looking to grow into a Cloud, DevSecOps, or Systems Engineering role where I can contribute to scalable, secure, and well-integrated enterprise systems.

Methodology

How I Work

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Analyze

Defining system requirements, validating infrastructure needs, and assessing technical feasibility — grounded in real enterprise experience.

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Build & Integrate

Clean implementation with a focus on system integration, database integrity, and cloud-native architecture using AWS and Kubernetes.

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Deploy & Monitor

Load testing with JMeter, API validation with Postman, and system monitoring via CloudWatch to ensure stability and performance.

Career

Professional Experience

BDO Unibank logo

Platform Developer (Junior Assistant Manager 1)

BDO UnibankMandaluyong, Philippines
August 2024 – Present
  • arrow_rightServe as the lead technical resource for the AWS Biometric Platform, the core authentication system for BDO Unibank. I manage the technical operations and stability of this high-traffic platform that handles identity verification for banking operations across all ATM terminals, branch workstations, and teller stations nationwide.
  • arrow_rightResolve escalated incident tickets by performing log analysis via Dynatrace and CloudWatch, conducting EC2 server health checks for both UNIX and Windows environments, and coordinating with field operations and system administrators to fix issues and minimize downtime.
  • arrow_rightExecute technical tasks for the AWS Biometric Platform Migration, including validating EC2 instance availability, monitoring Kubernetes pod stability, running SQL queries against AWS RDS for data verification, and performing load simulations and API testing for over 40 endpoints using JMeter and Postman.
  • arrow_rightMaintain a dual role across platform support and project delivery by managing incident response alongside migration tasks, while documenting technical findings in the team knowledge base to reduce future escalation rates.
AWSKubernetesEC2RDSCloudWatchPostmanJMeterDynatrace
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IT Intern

TelkhaTaguig, Philippines
January 2024 – May 2024
  • arrow_rightDeveloped TIMS (Telkha Inventory Management System), a web-based IT asset tracking application designed to streamline inventory management processes.
  • arrow_rightPlayed a key role in system integration to ensure seamless communication between software components.
  • arrow_rightDesigned user-friendly interfaces and managed the database for efficient data storage and retrieval.
Web DevelopmentSystem IntegrationUI/UXDatabase Management
Portfolio

Featured Work

FurSpective
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FurSpective

A mobile application designed to help pet owners assess skin diseases in their cats and dogs — right from their phone, before visiting a vet. Simply take or upload a photo of your pet's skin condition, and the app uses Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) technology powered by TensorFlow Lite to identify the disease and provide possible causes. Aimed at giving pet owners an accessible first step in understanding their pet's health.

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TIMS — Inventory System
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TIMS — Inventory System

A web-based inventory management system built to help companies track and manage their laptops and IT assets in one place. Staff can easily monitor the status of each device — whether it's available, in use, under repair, or retired — reducing the hassle of manual tracking. Features a user-friendly interface, system integration, and efficient database management to keep inventory data accurate and up to date.

Web DevelopmentSystem IntegrationSQLBootstrap
AWS Cloud Migration
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AWS Cloud Migration

Supported the migration of BDO Unibank's on-premises banking infrastructure to AWS. Participated in the design phase by aligning requirements with stakeholders and leadership. As part of the technical team, coordinated with vendors and system administrators for deployments across environments — reviewing deployment plans and setting up working sessions. Led the biometric system integration across BDO channels including branch workstations and ATM terminals. Also contributed to TCP simulation, VAPT requirements, load testing via JMeter, and API testing via Postman.

AWSKubernetesEC2PostmanRDSCloudwatchSecrets Manager
MauShot
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MauShot

A high-performance desktop utility engineered for precision screen capture and professional-grade annotation. Built on Electron and Node.js, it features a custom HTML5 Canvas engine with 'Smart Expand' whiteboard technology, multi-monitor synchronization, and a zero-click sharing workflow. Includes a structured gallery with JSON-based metadata tracking and system-wide global hotkey integration for seamless productivity.

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Competencies

Technical Ecosystem

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Cloud & Infrastructure

Hands-on experience supporting AWS cloud migration at BDO Unibank. Assisted in managing AWS services, EC2 server validation, system monitoring, and project coordination.

AWS EC2 / EKS
CloudWatch
Kubernetes
Linux / UNIX
AWS RDS
AWS Secrets Manager
code

Development & Databases

Web technologies, database query execution, and ML model development.

HTML / CSS / JS / React / Next.js / Tailwind CSSElectron / Node.jsSQL / Oracle / MySQLPython / JavaBootstrap
bug_report

Testing

Postman, JMeter, API & Load Testing

psychology

AI & ML

CNN, GAN, DCGAN, TensorFlow

Background

Academic & Professional Foundations

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2020 — 2024

B.Sc. Information Technology

Technological Institute of the Philippines

Graduated With Distinction. VPAA's Lister & Dean's Lister across multiple semesters. Focus on software engineering, distributed systems, machine learning, and web technologies.

Certifications

Professional Development

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January 2026

Introduction to AWS

Amazon Web Services

Foundational understanding of AWS cloud services and architecture.

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May 2024

FCF — Fortinet Certified Fundamentals

Fortinet

Certified Fundamentals in Cybersecurity covering network security principles.

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May 2023

Next Generation Defense

Technological Institute of the Philippines

Revolutionizing Cyber Security with Artificial Intelligence — seminar certification.