Business Development Consultant for Mobile Devices - Philippines at Microsoft
Philippines
- Current
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- Philippine Business Development Consultant for Mobile at Microsoft Asia
- Past
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- Mobile Solutions Consultant at Microsoft Philippines
- Business Development Manager - Philippines at SiS Technologies Group
- Freelance Contributing Writer at Hinge Inquirer Publications
- Owner at Aquende Business Solutions
- Vice President / Co-Founder at Pinoy Windows Mobile
- Chairman - Open Source Special Interest Group at Philippine Computer Society
- Managing Consultant at iSolutions
- President/Co-founder at Philippine Sony Ericsson Users Group (ESATO)
- Vice President for Special Projects at HRD Gateway
- Internet Content Manager & Project Manager at ActiveX Factory
- Systems Administrator at IBM Philippines
- Vice President - Information Technology at AEGY Technologies
- Education
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- Don Bosco Technical College
- Connections
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- Industry
- Information Technology and Services
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Norbert Allan Aquende’s Summary
IT Project Management professional with Business Development experience; extensive product management ability, project development and management skills, holds vast technical knowledge needed to define and realize new technologies and products, in-depth knowledge in Windows Mobile smartphones
Norbert Allan Aquende’s Specialties:
IT Project Management certified, business development, strategic planning, mobile operator relations, Windows Mobile, Unified Communications, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Balanced Scorecard, Blue Ocean Strategy, software development, Microsoft Dynamics, Lotus Notes, IBM AIX, HP-UX, OS/2, Unix
Norbert Allan Aquende’s Experience
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Mobile Solutions Consultant
Microsoft Philippines
(Public Company; MSFT; Computer Software industry)
January 2009 — July 2009 (7 months)
Engaged with Mirosoft Philippines under a retainer agreement through BCD Pinpoint. Provided expertise in the Windows Mobile platform by giving training and consultancy services to Microsoft and its partners and customers, and assisting in the overall initiatives of the Mobile Communications Business in the Philippines
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Business Development Manager - Philippines
SiS Technologies Group
(Information Technology and Services industry)
2006 — 2007 (1 year )
Responsible for various business development activities for HTC's Products and overall responsibility for the development of HTC’s product strategy for the Philippines. Responsible for partnerships with Microsoft, Reaserch in Motion, mobile solutions developers & mobile operators. Managed relationships with mobile operator, enterprise, and retail channels.
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Freelance Contributing Writer
Hinge Inquirer Publications
(Privately Held; Printing industry)
2003 — 2006 (3 years )
Wrote stories and reviews mostly on Windows Mobile and Microsoft Wireless Technologies for The Reviewer, Mobile Philippines & PC World magazines. Contributed regurarly in the Pinoy Windows Mobile community column of Mobile Philippines.
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Owner
Aquende Business Solutions
(Information Technology and Services industry)
2002 — January 2006 (4 years )
IT consultant specialising in IT project management, best practices, business planning, IT strategy, messaging & collaboration, CRM and mobile computing.
- authored the business plan for expansion of Cybernet, Indonesia's 3rd largest ISP
- concieved the web strategy for Medifarma in Indonesia, a reigonal pharmaceutical company.
- set up the MS Exchange system for Save The Children/US in Jakarta, an international NGO -
Vice President / Co-Founder
Pinoy Windows Mobile
(Privately Held; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
2002 — 2006 (4 years )
Pinoy Windows Mobile is a group of passionate people who are interested in the Microsoft Windows Mobile platform, and enabling the best use of the platform. We meet regularly in Metro Manila to discuss the latest in technology, see new products, and generally provide technical assistance and training.
- Established partnerships with Microsoft, HP, O2, Asus, HTC, storefronts and mobile operators
- Assisted the entry of O2, Asus & HTC into the Philippine Market
- Provided free advisory services to enterprise users of Windows Mobile -
Chairman - Open Source Special Interest Group
Philippine Computer Society
(Non-Profit; Information Technology and Services industry)
2004 — 2005 (1 year )
The PCS is the Philippine's premiere organization of IT Professionals & Executives.
As Chairman of the Open Source Special Interest Group, created a program for the greater mindshare and growth of open source offerings and solutions with the academe, corporate & non-profits in the Philippines . -
Managing Consultant
iSolutions
(Privately Held; Computer Software industry)
2003 — 2004 (1 year )
Co-founder & managing partner of consultancy company established to provide high-level strategic & technological advice focused in financial & ERP solutions for medium to large scale enterprises. Provided expertise in IT project management, best practices and technical know-how together with partners such as Microsoft Philippines and Global Implementation Services
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President/Co-founder
Philippine Sony Ericsson Users Group (ESATO)
(Non-Profit; 1001-5000 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
January 2002 — January 2004 (2 years 1 month)
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Vice President for Special Projects
HRD Gateway
(Human Resources industry)
2002 — 2003 (1 year )
HRD Gateway is an international non-profit organization for HR & training professionals based in Malaysia.
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Internet Content Manager & Project Manager
ActiveX Factory
(Information Technology and Services industry)
1999 — 2000 (1 year )
As Internet Content & Project Manager, led a team of ASP, Visual Basic & C++ developers and test enginners in building dynamic, database driven websites.
- led the team that was awarded the Chairman's Commendation Award presented by Bill Gates of Microsoft in 1998
- led the team that built Exchange Square website, an Asian competitor to ETrade -
Systems Administrator
IBM Philippines
(Public Company; IBM; Information Technology and Services industry)
1995 — 1997 (2 years )
As a Systems Administrator, was responsible for the systems management of the RS/6000 AIX Server, O2/2 Servers, OS/2 workstations and Token Ring networking infrastructure for the Revenue Management System of Philippine Airlines. Eventually gaining the role of acting project lead, led a team of IBM IT Specialists to develop and deploy a system based on AIX for RS/6000 and OS/2 Servers for the Revenue Management System for Philippine Airlines.
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Vice President - Information Technology
AEGY Technologies
(Information Technology and Services industry)
1994 — 1995 (1 year )
Co-founded a company that develops desktop accounting software for SMEs using Desktop Databases such as Foxpro & Clipper. Eventually doing distribution & customization of 3rd party financial and inventory software such as the Ng-Khai Productivity Suite.
Additional Information
Norbert Allan Aquende’s Websites:
Norbert Allan Aquende’s Interests:
badminton, tech blogging, gadgets
Norbert Allan Aquende’s Groups:
Pinoy Windows Mobile, Philippine Internet Commerce Society, Philippine Computer Society, Junior Philippine Computer Society, Philippine Linux Users Group, HR Philippines, Wireless Internet Industry Executives, Entreplink, Entrepreneur Marketing Rescue, Philippine Wireless Applications User Group, Microsoft Philippines Community
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The Greater IBM Connection: IBM's alumni program for past and present IBM employees -
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Wireless Telecommunications Worldwide -
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Blue Ocean Strategy (TM) Practitioners -
Wireless Internet Industry Executives (WIIE)...6,000+ members & growing! -
Don Bosco Alumni Network -
Mobile Content -
Mobile Software Development Group -
Asia-Pacific Telecommunications -
Windows Mobile -
Windows Mobile Enthusiasts -
MCTS Windows Mobile -
Philippine Brain Gain Network -
Microsoft MVP - Professional Group -
HR Philippines -
Philippine Computer Society -
Mobile Phone Design -
Mobile Strategy
Norbert Allan Aquende’s Honors:
Mover & Shaker of the Philippine Mobile & Wireless Industry - Mobile Philippines Magazine (Hinge Inquirer Publications)
Most Valuable Professional for Mobile Devices - Microsoft Asia
Norbert Allan Aquende’s Contact Settings
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