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      Gilbert is currently a Technology Consulting partner at R.G. Manabat & Co. He led the design and development of the Information Systems Strategy Plan (ISSP) for a government institution, managing a team of eight and presenting findings to key stakeholders and executives.​

      As Lead Manager, he assessed the financial applications of a leading insurance company for accounting conversion readiness, drafting gap analyses and outlining a future state for new accounting standards.​

      He also led a finance transformation for a top insurance company in the Philippines, directing a team of 25 to identify process improvements and system changes, reporting directly to the CFO and CEO.​

      Additionally, he managed the business development and delivery of data maturity assessments using the COBIT 5 model, evaluating leadership, employee performance, information risk, operations, business continuity, and legal/compliance.​

      1. Education & qualification
        • St. Paul School of Professional Studies, Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (2006-2011), College Scholar and Leadership Excellence Awardee​
        • University of the Philippines – Diliman, Master of Technology Management, University Scholar (2017-2019)​
        • The American Academy of Project Management, Master of Project Management, USA, High Distinction Awardee (2016)​
        • Career Service Professional Eligibility, Civil Service Commission, Philippines​
        • Certified Public Accountant, Professional Regulation Commission, Philippines​
        • Certified Forensic Accountant, Institute of Certified Forensic Accountants, Asia-Pacific​
        • Certified Information Systems Auditor, ISACA, USA​
        • Certified ISO 27001 (Information Security Management Systems) Lead Implementer and Auditor, PECB, USA​
        • Certified ISO 22301 (Business Continuity Management Systems) Lead Auditor, PECB, USA​
        • Control Objectives in IT and Related Technology v5 (COBIT 5) Foundation Certificate, ISACA, USA​
        • Accredited Software Testing Manager, International Software Test Institute, USA​
        • Certified Digital Transformation Professional, CASUGOL International, Global​
      1. Areas of expertise
        • Digital Strategy and Transformation​
        • SAP Review and Implementation​
        • ERP Implementation​
        • Project Management​
        • Information Security​
        • Information Technology Risk Compliance and Due Diligence​
      2. Education & qualification
        • St. Paul School of Professional Studies, Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (2006-2011), College Scholar and Leadership Excellence Awardee​
        • University of the Philippines – Diliman, Master of Technology Management, University Scholar (2017-2019)​
        • The American Academy of Project Management, Master of Project Management, USA, High Distinction Awardee (2016)​
        • Career Service Professional Eligibility, Civil Service Commission, Philippines​
        • Certified Public Accountant, Professional Regulation Commission, Philippines​
        • Certified Forensic Accountant, Institute of Certified Forensic Accountants, Asia-Pacific​
        • Certified Information Systems Auditor, ISACA, USA​
        • Certified ISO 27001 (Information Security Management Systems) Lead Implementer and Auditor, PECB, USA​
        • Certified ISO 22301 (Business Continuity Management Systems) Lead Auditor, PECB, USA​
        • Control Objectives in IT and Related Technology v5 (COBIT 5) Foundation Certificate, ISACA, USA​
        • Accredited Software Testing Manager, International Software Test Institute, USA​
        • Certified Digital Transformation Professional, CASUGOL International, Global​