Available for Consultancy

Building Secure
Government-Grade
Digital Ecosystems.

I am RD Cruz. An Information Technology Officer and Lead Quality Auditor with 10+ years of experience transforming bureaucracy into seamless digital experiences.

PHP/Laravel React.js CodeIgniter ISO 9001:2015 Auditor Data Analytics
Audit Passed ver 2.0.4
// Security Protocol public function secureData(Request $req) { return $this->encrypt($req->all()); }

Selected Works

High-impact platforms for the National Trade Agency.

Internal Tool

Creative Services Ticketing

Built a centralized job order system to streamline design requests, artwork approvals, and asset delivery for the Creative Department.

Optimized Workflow
Laravel Process Automation
2020-Present

FAME+ Platform

A digital trade and community platform connecting Philippine exporters to the world. Expanded reach to 700,000+ users.

300% Audience Growth
Web Dev Marketing
2023-Present

CREATEPhilippines

Identified critical vulnerabilities and executed a full website reconstruction. Prioritized data protection and robust security measures.

Security Hardened
Cybersecurity
2015-Present

IFEXConnect B2B

Developed the B2B scheduling platform facilitating thousands of meetings between exhibitors and trade buyers.

1000+ Meetings
B2B Logic
2022

Business Portal Rebrand

Redesigned the interface and coined the term "Philippine Business Hub". Enhanced UX based on rigorous research.

PHP 320k Revenue
UI/UX Rebranding
2022

#flexPHridays Campaign

Managed the social media marketing plan utilizing targeted press releases. Grew Facebook followers from 0 to 20,000.

2.5 Million Impressions
Social Media
2017-Present

Trade Fair Kiosks

Developed custom kiosk systems deployed at trade shows. Features product search and intuitive navigation.

4,000+ Engagements
Hardware/Software

Technical Arsenal

A versatile stack honed over a decade of government and private sector development.

Core Frameworks
Laravel / PHP (95%)
React.js / jQuery (85%)
SQL / Database Mgmt (90%)
Tools & Platforms
Google Analytics
Looker Studio
Mailchimp
Salesforce
CodeIgniter
Adobe Suite
Linux/Apache
cPanel / FTP
AI Integration

Professional Timeline

Information Technology Officer II
National Trade & Export Agency | 2014 - Present

Leading web development initiatives and digital marketing strategies. Facilitated client requirements gathering, designed user interfaces, and built landing pages that prioritize UX.

Likhang Filipino Lead Developer
Project Based | 2025

Developed the official web platform for the government-led showroom, supporting the Philippines' 2026 ASEAN Summit chairship.

CREATEPhilippines Development Lead
Web Security & Reconstruction | 2023 - Present

Identified and addressed critical security vulnerabilities, prompting a full website reconstruction. Prioritized robust security measures.

Project Manager: SSX
Full Lifecycle Management | 2022

Managed the Sustainability Solutions Exchange (SSX) website from inception to launch, ensuring the website launched ahead of schedule.

UI/UX Lead: Central Business Portal
Rebranding Initiative | 2022

Played a key role in coining the term "Philippine Business Hub" and redesigned the interface. Generated PHP 320,000.00 in revenue.

System Architect: Trade Fair Kiosks
Hardware & Software Integration | Since 2017

Developed and implemented the initial information kiosk system. Custom units deployed at events serving an average of 4,000 engagements.