Bridge Systems Engineer (PHBR-BSE) Training in Japan
Ten (10) Filipino IT Engineers (software and web developers/programmers) from different IT companies were sent to Japan last February 5, 2012 to participate the 2-week intensive Bridge Systems Engineer Training Program sponsored by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) through the Association for Overseas Technical Scholarship (AOTS), Japan. The Bridge Systems Engineer (Bridge SE) program was participated by the Philippines and Vietnam.
I was lucky enough to be part of the group. The Bridge SE Training Program in Japan, which was held at the Yokohama Kenshu Center, was actually the Phase 2 of the said program. Phase 1 was held in Cebu and Manila last October 2011 through its partnered organization, the Philippine National IT Standards (PhilNITS) Foundation. During Phase 1, we were introduced to the concept of Bridge SE and then focused in learning the Basic Japanese Language (Nihongo) for 10 days. At the end of this phase, we were given final exam and then screened thoroughly by the AOTS in Japan for the 10 chosen IT Engineers to participate in Phase 2.
Starting a Tech Business with Cebu Business Incubator in I.T.
It has been more than six months when I decided to go back in Cebu City after a short hiatus in my hometown in Zamboanga (although still did some home-based work). Working from home is okay but I find it difficult in terms of time management; I tend to procrastinate.
I made a very risky decision when I decided to move back to Cebu City and start a business with the help of Cebu Business Incubator in I.T. (CeBuinIT). Cebu InIT is a Technology Business Incubator made possible by UP Cebu College and Department of Science and Technology (DOST). Ariba Tech Solutions, my small business, is an I.T. solution provider focusing on web and mobile solutions for small to midsize businesses. Ariba Tech Solutions is categorized as a locator in the facility which is strategically located in University of the Philippines – Cebu, Gorordo Avenue, Lahug, Cebu City. It is near Ayala Center and Cebu I.T. Park.
With Cebu InIT, I was able to get a cheaper facility – a small room office. They also offer cubicle type units for those who intend to jumpstart with their tech business ideas. They also offer technical training and seminars. You can check their website for more information about the facilities and services they offer.
If you wish to get in touch with their marketing, please contact Jeff at +63 (32) 232 – 4995 or email him at jeffrey@cebuinit.org
You can also visit their official Facebook Page - CeBuinIT: DOST UP Cebu Technology Business Incubator for latest news and updates.
Ariba Tech Solutions’ Web Development Training
Ariba Tech Solutions will be conducting a series of Web Development Training this January 2012. For more details, please visit http://aribawebdevtraining.eventbrite.com/
BlackBerry DevCon Asia 2011 in Singapore
Thanks to BlackBerry through Mobile Monday Manila for the free conference pass for the recently concluded BlackBerry DevCon Asia 2011. It was suppose to be held in Bangkok but due to the recent flooding it was transferred to Singapore at the Suntec International Convention Center. And with that, we were entitled for travel incentives for the change of venue.
It was a 2-day event, December 7-8, 2011, with awesome break-out sessions. I am an Android developer and was so interested to join the conference since I want to expand my skills with mobile application development. And since BlackBerry uses C++/Java for its native programming, so yeah… I think it will be easy for me since I am familiar with those programming languages. Read more…
DevCon Game Development Camp
Last September 2-3, 2011, I attended the DevCon Game Development Camp here in Cebu City. It was a 2-day geeky event brought to us by PhilDev, IBM, Morphlabs, Exist, and IGDA Manila. It was held at TechBar, IT Park wherein 20+ attended the bootcamp.
I tried creating a game years ago but wasn’t able to give enough time to continue with it. And so I attended this event to learn more and try again game programming and hopefully find time to play around in this field. Also learned a new API called SFML (Simple and Fast Multimedia Library) which is an open source tool for multimedia which game programming needs.
Hi! I am Jerome Locson from Zamboanga City, Philippines. I am programmer, web developer and designer, technopreneur, and blogger. I blog about technology, foods and my travel. Thank you for visiting!
