Resume

Richmond Manuel

Licensed Environmental Planner
GIS & Data Analyst
BI Developer

A licensed Environmental Planner who champions data-driven solutions for creating sustainable and resilient communities. I’m passionate about leveraging GIS, Data Analysis, SQL, and BI tools to automate workflows, unlock insights, and drive informed decision-making within LGUs, NGAs, and beyond. I excel at turning complex datasets into actionable insights using tools like Tableau, Microsoft Power BI, and Google Data Studio.

Work Experience

2025

Information Technology Officer II – Senior Data Analyst
Department of Social Welfare and Technology (DSWD) - Central Office
February 2023 - Present
- Develops presentation on systems development and project management processes
- Participates in the Conduct Business Process and Requirements Analysis in coordination with DSWD OBS- Business Owners
- Participates in the Development of System Requirements Specifications based on the Business Process and Requirements Analysis (BPRA)
- Collaborate with other DBAs and implement data strategies, policies, controls, and programs to ensure enterprise data is accurate, complete, secure, and reliable
- Ensures master data integrity to support data quality in systems development, maintenance, or enhancements
- Conducts Knowledge Management Sessions with the Team for Development Standards and Best Practices
- Prepares and submits detailed reports on completed technical assistance
- Attends meetings with DSWD OBS-Business Owners, Development Partners, Government Agencies and other stakeholders
- Formulates Individual Performance Contract (IPC) and Individual Performance Contract Review (IPCR)
- Performs other related tasks as may be assigned and authorized

2024

Data Engineer
Elisa Polystar
July 2024 - October 2024 (project-based)

2021

Information Technology Officer I – GIS/BI Data Administrator
Department of Social Welfare and Technology (DSWD) - Central Office
November 2021 - January 2023 (1 year and 3 months)
- Administered, managed, and maintained GIS and related systems
- Coordinated and assisted database managers in the standardization of geospatial data
- Produced reports, maps, and dashboards using PowerBI, ArcMap, QGIS, WebGIS
- Provided GIS data validation and quality assurance
- Managed spatial data and coordinated with DBAs for data backup and GIS database uploads
- Developed GIS guidelines, policies, and procedures
- Provided technical support with the GIS Manager and Analyst
- Delivered data visualizations and spatial analysis for the DSWD Dashboard and MapViewer
- Trained Central and Field Office staff on BI platforms
Planning Assistant / GIS Specialist (CDRA & CLUP)
Magdalena, Laguna Municipal Local Government Unit
February 2021 - November 2021 (10 months)

2020

Virtual Assistant
Blooms Imports · Freelance
UpWork · Freelance
November 2020 - May 2021 (7 months)
SEO Content Editor / WordPress Developer
Tech Consumer Guide · Freelance
March 2020 - September 2020 (7 months)
QA Game Tester
Mega Cat Studios · Full-Time
April 2020 - May 2020 (2 months)
Planning Assistant / GIS Specialist (CDRA & CLUP)
Agoncillo, Batangas Municipal Local Government Unit
July 2019 - December 2020 (1 year and 6 months)
- Climate and Disaster Risk Assessment (CDRA)
- Solid Waste Management Plan 2020–2030 (SWMP)
- CLUP 2020–2030 (APPROVED) – Read document

2019

Planning Assistant / GIS Specialist (CDRA & CLUP)
San Pascual, Batangas Municipal Local Government Unit
- CDRA (with UPLB DCERP)
- Local Public Transport Route Plan (LPTRP)
- Socio-Economic & Physical Profile (SEPP/EP)
- Risk Profiles for Barangays
- 29 Barangay Risk Maps (Flood/Landslide)
- AIP–CCET & QAR Assessments (2019 & 2020)
- CLUP Volume 1 (Draft)

2018

Social Media Marketing Manager
Reisender Media · Freelance
eBay Family Account Manager – Freelance
June 2018 - November 2018 (6 months)

2017

Waiter / Barista / Assistant Cook
- Bugel's – Waiter
- Serendipity Tea Bar – Barista
- Centtro Mall Campus Boulevard – Waiter
- Spice Jar Restaurant – Assistant Cook

Education

Postgraduate Degree
- University of the Philippines Open University
- Diploma in Computer Science
- 2024-Present (Expected Graduation in 2026)
Bachelor’s Degree
- University of the Philippines Los Baños
- BS Human Ecology, Major in Human Settlements Planning
- SY 2011-2019, Graduating Class of 2019