I'm a systems-oriented IT professional with over eight years of combined experience in academia, software development, and IT operations. Since 2016, I have been a Computer Science Faculty member at the College of Computing Studies, University of St. La Salle - Bacolod, where I design syllabi, deliver lectures across front-end and back-end programming, cloud systems, and game technologies, and mentor students on capstone projects. I also lead academic initiatives as Faculty Director and engage with student organizations to foster innovation and collaborative governance. My focus is on aligning educational programs with business goals, strengthening faculty development, and driving organizational technology strategy.

Kristian S. Alarde

I'm a systems-oriented IT professional with over eight years of combined experience in academia, software development, and IT operations. Since 2016, I have been a Computer Science Faculty member at the College of Computing Studies, University of St. La Salle - Bacolod, where I design syllabi, deliver lectures across front-end and back-end programming, cloud systems, and game technologies, and mentor students on capstone projects. I also lead academic initiatives as Faculty Director and engage with student organizations to foster innovation and collaborative governance. My focus is on aligning educational programs with business goals, strengthening faculty development, and driving organizational technology strategy.

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I’m a systems-oriented IT professional with over eight years of combined experience in academia, software development, and IT operations. Since 2016, I have been a Computer Science Faculty member at the College of Computing Studies, University of St. La Salle - Bacolod, where I design syllabi, deliver lectures across front-end and back-end programming, cloud systems, and game technologies, and mentor students on capstone projects.
I also lead academic initiatives as Faculty Director and engage with student organizations to foster innovation and collaborative governance. My focus is on aligning educational programs with business goals, strengthening faculty development, and driving organizational technology strategy.

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Computer Science Faculty at University of St. La Salle - Bacolod
January 1, 2016 - Present
Designed and structured syllabi for Computer Science, Information Technology, and Multimedia Computing; delivered lectures and hands-on training across frontend and backend programming, cloud systems, game technologies, and applied mathematics; served as Faculty Director/President for two years to strengthen academic programs, faculty development, and collaborative governance; advised academic and special interest organizations; guided students in capstone projects and industry-aligned applications; emphasized maintainable code bases, teamwork, and modern development practices.
Empowerment Technology Teacher at Colegio San Agustin Bacolod
May 1, 2017 - October 1, 2017
Taught Empowerment Technologies to Grade 11 students, equipping them with essential digital literacy and ICT skills; served as Grade 11 Section Advisor, providing academic guidance and mentorship while fostering a positive collaborative learning environment; revised the Empowerment Technologies syllabus to align with curriculum standards and integrated relevant digital tools; moderated Hackers Den to promote ethical, collaborative learning and project-based outcomes.
Lead Programmer at Tripartite Solutions Corp.
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Led the programming team in the design and development of game projects, overseeing coding standards, system architecture, and implementation to deliver high-quality, maintainable outputs; acted as the primary liaison between stakeholders and the development team, ensuring clear requirements and successful project delivery within scope and timelines; conducted comprehensive system analyses to identify constraints and design scalable future-proof solutions; established device compatibility testing across PC, mobile, and embedded systems and enforced QA protocols for hardware/software integration.
Programmer at Hellforge Game Studios
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Directed the programming team in designing and developing game projects, overseeing coding standards, system architecture, and implementation to deliver high-quality outputs; served as the primary liaison between stakeholders and the development team; conducted comprehensive system evaluations, identified bottlenecks, and implemented scalable, future-proof solutions; managed cross-platform device compatibility testing and QA for smooth user experiences.
On-the-job Training IT Staff at Central Negros Electric Cooperative
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Added features for the POS system, Consumer Billing, and Power Consumption Management; participated in evaluating the current database stability across company systems; performed regular maintenance on company computer systems, including hardware/software upgrades across multiple departments.
Lead Programmer at Hellforge Game Studios
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Directed programming team in the design and development of game projects, overseeing coding standards, system architecture, and implementation to deliver high-quality outputs.
IT Staff (On-the-Job Training) at Central Negros Electric Cooperative
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
In charge of adding features for the POS System, Consumer Billing and Power Consumption Management; performed regular maintenance on company computer systems, including cleanups, repairs, and hardware/software upgrades across multiple departments.
Computer Science Faculty at University of St. La Salle, College of Computing Studies
January 1, 2016 - Present
Design and structure syllabi for Computer Science, Information Technology, and Multimedia Computing; deliver lectures and hands-on training across front-end and back-end programming, cloud systems, and game technologies; mentor students on capstone projects and industry-aligned initiatives.
Empowerment Technology Teacher at Colegio San Agustín – Bacolod
May 1, 2017 - October 1, 2017
Taught Empowerment Technologies to Grade 11 students, equipping them with essential digital literacy and ICT skills; served as Grade 11 Section Adviser, provided academic guidance, mentorship, and fostered a collaborative learning environment; revised the Empowerment Technologies syllabus to align with standards and integrated relevant digital tools.
IT Staff at Central Negros Electric Cooperative
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
In charge of adding features for the POS system, consumer billing, and power consumption management; performed regular maintenance on company computer systems across multiple departments, supporting IT operations.

Education

Master of Information Technology at University of St. La Salle Bacolod
February 1, 2018 - February 20, 2026
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at University of St. La Salle Bacolod
October 1, 2014 - February 20, 2026
High School Diploma at Bacolod City National High School
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Master in Information Technology at University of St. La Salle, Bacolod
February 1, 2018 - February 20, 2026
BS Computer Science at University of St. La Salle, Bacolod
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2014
Master of Information Technology at University of St. La Salle, Bacolod
February 1, 2018 - April 14, 2026
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at University of St. La Salle, Bacolod City
October 1, 2014 - April 14, 2026
High School Diploma at Bacolod City National High School
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007

Qualifications

AI-Driven Business Transformations: Leveraging Emerging Technologies
February 23, 2024 - February 20, 2026
Data Visualization Using Power BI
May 31, 2022 - February 20, 2026
Introduction to Crypto and Blockchain
November 20, 2021 - February 20, 2026
Tableau: An Intro to Data Visualization
November 19, 2021 - February 20, 2026
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in Online Engagements
November 17, 2020 - February 20, 2026
AI-Driven Business Transformations: Leveraging Emerging Technologies
February 23, 2024 - February 23, 2024
Data Visualization Using Power BI
May 31, 2022 - May 31, 2022
Philippines Skills Framework V1.0 for Digital Animation and Game Development
March 9, 2022 - March 9, 2022
Intro to Crypto and Blockchain
November 20, 2021 - November 20, 2021
Tableau: An Introduction and Hands-on Training for Data Visualization
November 19, 2021 - November 19, 2021
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in Online Engagements
November 17, 2020 - November 17, 2020
Game Development Seminar
April 10, 2017 - April 10, 2017
AI-Driven Business Transformations: Leveraging Emerging Technologies
February 23, 2024 - February 23, 2024
Data Visualization Using Power BI
May 31, 2022 - May 31, 2022
Philippines Skills Framework V1.0 for Digital Animation and Game Development
March 9, 2022 - March 9, 2022
Introduction to Crypto and Blockchain
November 20, 2021 - November 20, 2021
Tableau: An Introduction and Hands-on Training for Data Visualization
November 19, 2021 - November 19, 2021
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in Online Engagements
November 17, 2020 - November 17, 2020
Game Development Seminar
April 10, 2017 - April 10, 2017

Industry Experience

Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Gaming, Media & Entertainment