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Prime Dionson

Software Engineer with 25+ years in the IT industry — crafting web platforms, telecom solutions, mobile apps, and leading development teams from Cebu to Tokyo.

25+
Years Exp.
7+
Companies
20+
Projects
Software Engineering
Full-Stack Developer
Team Leader
About Me

What I Bring to the Table

Web Development

Full-stack web application development using PHP, Laravel, CodeIgniter, JavaScript, Bootstrap, and MySQL with proven production-grade systems.

Mobile Development

Cross-platform mobile application development using Flutter and Dart, including robot interfaces and scheduling platforms for Japanese markets.

System Architecture

Designing load-balanced web servers, MySQL clustering, AWS infrastructure, and converting legacy hardware to software-based solutions.

Team Leadership

Managing and mentoring groups of software and web developers, attending management meetings, and driving IT solutions for business improvement.


Career Path

Professional Experience

University of San Carlos
Part-Time Instructor
University of San Carlos — Department of Computer, Information Sciences and Mathematics
Present
  • Teaching courses in the Department of Computer, Information Sciences and Mathematics, bringing over 25 years of industry experience into the classroom
  • Bridging academic theory with real-world software engineering practices, mentoring the next generation of IT professionals at one of Cebu's premier universities
Software Engineer
Japan-Based Fintech Company — 33E Cebu Exchange Tower, Cebu City
Feb 2022 – Oct 2024
  • Architected and developed a high-performance web-based trading platform, engineering real-time data pooling pipelines and seamless API integrations to deliver live market insights to users
  • Designed and implemented core platform modules including a democratic voting system, intelligent account dormancy management, and secure withdrawal/deposit workflows that streamlined user transactions
  • Built dynamic marketing page templates and an automated mail notification engine, improving user engagement and reducing manual communication overhead across the platform
Project Manager / Software Engineer
Revolution of Kittens, Inc. — Keppel Bldg, Cebu Business Park (HQ: Japan)
May 2019 – Nov 2021
  • Spearheaded the development of mobile and web-based control interfaces for humanoid robots—including Tapia, Nao, Pepper, and Danny—bridging cutting-edge robotics with intuitive user experiences
  • Led and mentored a cross-functional team of web and mobile developers, driving project delivery across multiple concurrent initiatives spanning web apps, mobile platforms, and cloud infrastructure
  • Pioneered the adoption of NodeJS for backend services and Flutter for cross-platform mobile development, modernizing the company’s technology stack and accelerating delivery timelines
  • Resolved complex technical challenges including thermal printer integration with robotic systems, cloud server provisioning, and production infrastructure troubleshooting—ensuring zero-downtime operations
CRM Development Manager
Commercial Reach Inc. — Ma. Christina Bldg, Cebu City (Sister co. in Atlanta, USA)
Jun 2016 – Jan 2019
  • Earned promotion to a managerial role overseeing both the CRM Development and Web Development teams, collaborating directly with senior management to align technology initiatives with business objectives
  • Led an enterprise-wide SuiteCRM customization effort, engineering integrations with major payment gateways (PayPal, Stripe, Square, eCheck) and Xero accounting—creating a unified financial operations hub
  • Architected scalable infrastructure including MySQL database clustering and load-balanced web server configurations, dramatically improving system reliability under high-traffic conditions
  • Delivered a suite of business-critical tools: real-time sales dashboards, live call monitoring via PABX integration, biometric attendance tracking, SMS modules, and a sales enablement platform that empowered the sales organization
Senior Web Developer
EFIT Philippines — Paradise Village, Banilad, Cebu City (HQ: Hong Kong)
Oct 2014 – May 2016
  • Collaborated with a cross-functional development team to architect and build an investor-startup networking platform—a social-network-style application designed to facilitate deal flow, matchmaking, and communication between investors and emerging companies
  • Delivered full-stack solutions using PHP, JavaScript, and MySQL, taking ownership of feature development from database schema design through front-end implementation and deployment
Senior PHP Developer
TheTMSWay Philippines — Pagibig Corporate Tower, Cebu Business Park (HQ: Hong Kong)
Dec 2010 – Sep 2014
  • Played a key role in developing a proprietary web analytics platform comparable to Google Analytics, featuring interactive dashboards with rich graphical data visualizations
  • Engineered multi-dimensional analytics capabilities spanning geolocation tracking, device detection, page view metrics, user engagement scoring, and session duration analysis—providing clients with actionable business intelligence
  • Identified and resolved critical server performance bottlenecks by restructuring legacy PHP codebases and optimizing database query patterns, significantly reducing response times and improving platform stability
Service Engineering Supervisor (IT Department)
Sphairon Access System Philippines, Inc. — Gen. Maxilom Ave, Cebu City (HQ: Germany)
1999 – 2010
  • Engineered mission-critical telecommunications software including a Wireless Local Loop Network Management system that provided centralized monitoring and control of multiple radio base stations across the network
  • Designed and implemented a protocol conversion layer that transformed legacy serial (RS232) communications into modern IP-based protocols accessible via HTTP—extending the lifespan of existing hardware infrastructure
  • Developed an Erlang Calculator tool for voice air traffic analysis and base station capacity planning, enabling data-driven decisions on network expansion and resource allocation
  • Created the company’s first-ever DSL auto-installation software and was deployed to Indonesia to lead its implementation with a partner telecom provider—demonstrating the solution’s viability in international markets
Technical Sales Engineer
Micro-D International — F. Ramos St, Cebu City
1996 – 1999
  • Served as a technical consultant, designing and delivering tailored networking solutions and enterprise-grade equipment packages to IT companies across the region
  • Assessed and optimized client IT infrastructure for maximum throughput and data bandwidth efficiency, ensuring networks met evolving business demands
  • Conducted professional training sessions on computer networking technologies, empowering client teams with the knowledge to maintain and scale their own systems

Tech Stack

Skills & Technologies

Languages
PHP JavaScript CSS HTML VB .NET NodeJS Java (Android) Dart / Flutter Python
Frameworks
Laravel (5.8+) CodeIgniter Zend Framework Flutter Bootstrap jQuery Dojo Toolkit
Templates & CRM
Smarty Pug Blade SuiteCRM
Infrastructure
AWS MySQL Clustering Load Balancing Server Management Firebase
APIs & Integrations
PayPal Stripe Square eCheck Xero Accounting Asterisk PBX REST APIs
Specialties
Telecom Software Hardware Interfacing Robot Interfaces RS232 / Serial Team Management WordPress

Portfolio

Notable Projects

Trading Platform
Trading Platform

Full-featured web trading platform with real-time data, voting system, account management, deposits/withdrawals, and notification systems.

Laravel API Real-time
Robot Interfaces
Robot Interface Platform

Mobile and web-based interfaces for humanoid robots (Tapia, Nao, Pepper, Danny) with thermal printing and cloud server integration.

Flutter NodeJS IoT
CRM System
SuiteCRM Customization

Enterprise CRM with payment gateways (PayPal, Stripe, Square), Xero accounting, PABX call monitoring, and sales dashboards.

PHP MySQL SuiteCRM
Analytics Platform
Analytics Platform

Google Analytics-like system with dashboards, graphical analytics by location, device, page views, engagements, and time on page.

PHP JavaScript MySQL
Telecom Software
Telecom Network Management

Wireless Local Loop management for radio base stations, serial-to-IP protocol conversion, Erlang Calculator, and DSL auto-installation.

VB .NET Hardware Telecom
Office Automation
Office Automation Suite

URL shortener, biometric attendance, automated mailing, hardware maintenance scheduler, and weighing scale interfacing via RS232.

CodeIgniter Bootstrap jQuery

Education & Credentials

Training & Certifications

B.S. Computer Engineering

University of San Carlos Technological Center, Cebu City

Certified Master Designer / Master Installer

Krone Communication Ltd., Makati Metro Manila

PHP/MySQL for the Web

Makati Metro Manila

Academic Appointment
University of San Carlos
University of San Carlos
Active
Part-Time Instructor — Department of Computer, Information Sciences and Mathematics

Contributing to the academic community at one of the Visayas’ most prestigious universities — sharing over 25 years of hands-on industry expertise in software engineering, web development, and systems architecture with the next generation of computing professionals.

Civic Achievement
First Ever Elected
Barangay SK Chairman
Barangay Guba, Cebu City, Philippines

Served as the pioneering Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Chairman of Barangay Guba — the first ever elected to the position — championing youth development, community programs, and grassroots governance in one of Cebu City’s mountain barangays.


Membership

Fraternal Affiliation

Fraternal Order of Eagles - Philippine Eagles
The Fraternal Order of Eagles
Philippine Eagles

Proud member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles — one of the world’s largest fraternal organizations dedicated to the principle of “People Helping People.” The Philippine Eagles chapter upholds a longstanding tradition of community service, brotherhood, and civic engagement throughout the Philippines.

Brotherhood Community Service Civic Engagement
Kadaugan Centurions Eagles Club
Kadaugan Centurions Eagles Club
Active
Club President — Eagle Year 2025 & 2026

Serving as Club President of the Kadaugan Centurions Eagles Club, a chapter of TFOE-PE, Inc. under the Kadaugan Eagles Region (CVR-XVII), established December 12, 2021 in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu. The club is guided by the mission of “Service to Country, Its People and Its Community” and the EAGLES core values — Enlightened, Animated, God-loving, Law-abiding, Emblazed with Service.

Leading initiatives in community feeding programs, civic engagement, fraternal fellowship, and inter-club activities including the Liga ng mga Kuya basketball league and Kadaugan sa Mactan heritage celebrations.

Club President Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu Est. 2021
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