Arthur Y. Abon, Developer in San Pedro, Calabarzon, Philippines
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Arthur Y. Abon

People Management Developer

San Pedro, Calabarzon, Philippines

Toptal member since April 30, 2018

Expertise
Front EndAJAXHTML5JavaScriptCSSjQueryWordPress DevelopmentSQLPHPMySQLAgile DevelopmentReact.jsSass
Bio

Arthur is a career IT executive with over 20 years of development experience and can handle programming, project management, technical delivery, and people management roles. He has over 10 years of experience leading software (web, mobile, and AI) teams in secure banking and fintech development. He has cut the delay in a project (that was so bad no one wanted to take it on) by renegotiating MVP terms, aligning the development team with good scrum practice, and controlling scope creep.

Portfolio

Security Bank Corporation
JavaScript, React, React Native, Scrum, Technical Delivery...
Optimizely Inc
JavaScript, HTML, CSS, jQuery, Front-end, Responsive Web Design (RWD)...
UBX Philippines
HTML, React, CSS, JavaScript, Node.js, User Experience (UX), Adaptive...

Experience

  • JavaScript - 17 years
  • People Management - 15 years
  • Agile - 10 years
  • Agile Project Management - 10 years
  • Continuous Delivery (CD) - 3 years
  • Technical Delivery - 3 years
  • Feature Flags - 3 years
  • Agile Release Train (ART) - 3 years

Preferred Environment

MacOS, Atom, Bitbucket, GitLab, Git, JavaScript, Visual Studio Code (VS Code)

The most amazing...

...projects I've worked on were Google Wallet and Tencent's Maya. They had very high security and technical expertise requirements (banking web apps).

Work Experience

Digital Channels Engineering Lead (Assistant Vice President)

2023 - PRESENT
Security Bank Corporation
  • charged with managing the mobile team, web team, wealth team, chatbot team, and eKYC team; the team consists of approximately 20-30 people, including vendors. Also responsible for assessing effort on bank-wide 10x growth initiatives.
  • Transformed web and mobile team into the front-end team able to handle web and mobile tasks; Has shown initiative in championing bank-wide changes in the areas of Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility in his role as EVP Ambassador.
  • Introduced cost-saving initiatives and championed the creation of closer ties between leadership and employees; Reduced existing project delay by 50% upon handling the eKYC project (from 10 months to 5 months).
  • Shown the capability to mentor Java developers and full-stack developers (especially in the eKYC app) on Java development and AWS management despite having web and mobile development as his strong suits.
  • Received the “100% Award” for excellent output in the EVP Ambassadorship role by the HR team. Led the team, which became an OSAM Awards Finalist.
  • Owned an app which won Best Digital Customer Experience in Account Opening and Customer Onboarding (Retail Banking) from the Digital Banker. Led the team that won - Most Outstanding Bank-Initiated Project.
Technologies: JavaScript, React, React Native, Scrum, Technical Delivery, Agile Project Management, People Management, Continuous Delivery (CD), Agile Release Train (ART), Feature Flags

Front-end JavaScript Developer

2022 - 2023
Optimizely Inc
  • Completed layout redesign for some high-profile clients, such as a world-renowned messenger app, one of the top two payment systems, well-known US clothing and accessories brands, and a UK news broadcasting system.
  • Used JavaScript and CSS to override layouts of clients for use in A/B testing.
  • Suggested a flight checklist to enhance turnaround time for developers.
Technologies: JavaScript, HTML, CSS, jQuery, Front-end, Responsive Web Design (RWD), AngularJS, Optimizely, A/B Testing, Responsive UI, HTML5, Responsive, Adaptive, CSS3, Figma, Web UX, Web UI, Pixel Perfect, Responsiveness, CSS Animations, CSS3 Animation

Principal Developer, Tech Lead, and Over-all House Head

2019 - 2023
UBX Philippines
  • Charged with managing Unionbank's Financial Supply Chain feature, an invoice management and fund disbursement platform that stores invoice transactions in blockchain.
  • Led UBX's Garage Initiative, where startups/companies needing solutions/guidance are mentored to improve their initiatives. He was in charge of assessing the level and viability of tech used by startups and suggesting solutions catered to their needs.
  • Led the promotion of knowledge sharing and enhancement of the overall front-end knowledge of the company and technology stack, and management of development efforts of the company's bite-sized investments and property bidding platform, Biddit.
  • Awarded the 2023 Bronze CEO Award for Scaling Platforms and Exploring Emerging Ecosystems. Led the team (Financial Supply Chain) that won The Digital Banker's 2023 Global SME Banking Innovation Award for Outstanding SME Supply Chain Finance Solution.
Technologies: HTML, React, CSS, JavaScript, Node.js, User Experience (UX), Adaptive, Responsive, CSS3, Prototyping, Figma, Front-end, InVision, Responsive UI, Agile, Scrum, Sass, jQuery UI, SCSS, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Visual Studio Code (VS Code), Web UX, Web UI, Pixel Perfect, Responsiveness, Vimeo

Principal Front-end Developer | Horizontal Lead for Front-end Development

2013 - 2019
Voyager Innovations Inc.—PayMaya—Maya
  • Contributed to front-end web development in HTML5, CSS3, PHP, jQuery, JavaScript, and some Angular, with a mind toward responsive cross-browser and cross-device design for both desktop and mobile (smartphone and legacy).
  • Trained and supervised the front-end team consisting of 3 senior lead front-end developers (supervisory) and 15 front-end developers with up to five years of experience, focusing on improving the front-end skillset of the entire organization.
  • Grew the development team to a total of 20 people.
  • Worked hands-on with important and critical projects.
  • Built projects such as Eat Bulaga App Webviews, Smart Telecommunications, Lendr (online loans marketplace), Takatack!, TackThis! and PayMaya, named the World's Best Online Payments Solution at the 9th Annual Emerging Payments Awards in London 2016.
Technologies: Laravel, Angular, React, Less, Sass, CSS, HTML, jQuery, JavaScript, HTML5, Agile, jQuery UI, AngularJS, Vue, GitLab, Google Material Design, Adaptive Design, Responsive Design, Photoshop CS6, SCSS, Sketch, Zeplin, Kanban, Illustrator CS6, Photoshop CC, BEM, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Web Animation, Ajax, CSS3, Prototyping, Figma, Front-end, InVision, Responsive UI, Scrum, Responsive, Adaptive, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), Web UX, Web UI, Pixel Perfect, Responsiveness, User Interface (UI), Vimeo, CSS Animations, CSS3 Animation

SEO Consultant | Web Consultant

2005 - 2017
Barry's Tickets Service
  • Consulted and implemented emerging web technologies, SEO, and online marketing.
  • Updated and developed multiple sites to fit current trends in SEO/SEM while maintaining cross-browser compatibility in IE7 and up, Opera, Safari (both on mobile devices and computers), Firefox, and Chrome.
  • Led a team of six SEO specialists and a web designer to help in campaigns.
  • Provided on- and off-site SEO optimization services on multiple sites, including keyword research specializing in finding long-tailed keywords, verticals, niches, conversion optimization, and keyword density analysis.
  • Provided PR optimization, canonicalization of links, blogs, link building, anchor text optimization, SEM, competing site analysis and analytics, web analytics, functionality, marketability and usability analysis, and site monetization.
  • Worked with the following notable clients: E! (Entertainment Channel), Universal Studios, Church of the Resurrection Kansas (Largest Methodist Church in Kansas), and Jacqueline Kelly (movie producer), among others.
Technologies: CSS, HTML, SQL, WordPress, JavaScript, PHP, HTML5, jQuery, Photoshop CS6, Ajax, CSS3, Prototyping, Front-end, Web UX, Web UI, Pixel Perfect, UX Design, PSD, Responsiveness, Design, Static Site Development

Web Developer

2011 - 2013
TxVia Philippines Inc./Google Inc.
  • Developed and maintained both client-facing and support-facing financial sites.
  • Created anti-XSS (one technique for hacking the front-end) script for all clients, including Google, Inc.
  • Modified back-end scripts using Java-based language.
  • Created automated testing scripts using Selenium and Java.
  • Worked with the following notable entities: Google Wallet, National Restaurant Association of America, Suze Orman (The Approved Card), Black Hawk Network, US Government, and Univision.
  • Awarded Certificate of Appreciation for exceptional performance and dedication.
Technologies: Subversion (SVN), Selenium, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML5, Ajax, CSS3, Prototyping, Front-end, Web UX, Web UI, Pixel Perfect, Static Site Development

Search Engine Optimization Consultant | Developer

2005 - 2007
Lunacy Media
  • Designed and developed websites to fit current SEO trends, using PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, C#, and MS SQL.
  • Developed RSS/XML news feed readers that created content automatically (spun articles) with the help of a keyword database for remote posting on several blog sites.
  • Developed automated emailing tools using PHP and MySQL.
  • Created an automation tool for content generation and linking remote websites, using XML-RPC.NET, C#, and MS SQL. Led a team of 5 SEOs.
Technologies: JavaScript, CSS, HTML, PHP, HTML5, Photoshop CS6, Kanban, Ajax, Prototyping, Front-end, Functional Programming, Web UX, Web UI, Pixel Perfect, Design, Static Site Development

Senior Systems Analyst | Developer

2002 - 2007
IT Outsource Inc.
  • Performed SEO, including link-building and keyword optimization, and managed PPC ads.
  • Created a multi-tier (server, web client, and local application interaction) transcription system that included a software development tracking system, online transcription system, billing system, and online learning system.
  • Developed a thin client with automatic FTP, compression, cryptology, advanced voice media handling, automated scoring, automated record-keeping, and MS Word automation capabilities.
  • Developed biometric-enabled timekeeping software and modified existing payroll software, using VB and an Access-MS SQL back end.
  • Supervised, managed, and trained a team of four system and web developers and one QA officer.
Technologies: HTML, Macros, JavaScript, VB, HTML5, CSS, SQL, MySQL, PHP, C#.NET, ASP.NET, Photoshop CS6, Ajax, Prototyping, Front-end, Functional Programming, Web UX, Web UI, Pixel Perfect

Programmer

2001 - 2002
Freelance
  • Created mobile, internet, and intranet web apps, including pay network tracking, sales tracking, simple POS, and primitive mobile information systems.
  • Contributed to the development as part of a team of two and partnered with a quality assurance analyst.
  • Technology used: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and the defunct technologies (Flash, Flash ActionScript, and WMLScript).
Technologies: JavaScript, HTML, HTML5, CSS, SQL, Photoshop CS6, Prototyping, Web UX, Web UI, Pixel Perfect, Design

Programmer | Researcher

2000 - 2001
DBSoft Philippines Inc.
  • Exceeded training goals by 25%, finishing training in three months instead of the expected four months.
  • Worked with notable clients and projects, including Glaxo-Wellcome-Smith Kline using PB with a DB2, TETRA, and Oracle SQL; Sharp-USA product website and service tracking, BEST! client and business services, and the SAHOD accounting system using ASP, VB, and SQL.
  • Assigned to Technical Services Group and tasked to find solutions to problems that the programmers of the Research and Development Dept. could not solve.
  • Received the TechNotes Incentive Program award for quick, creative, and effective solutions to what were thought to be nearly unworkable problems.
Technologies: Encryption, SSL, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, VB, HTML5, SQL, MySQL, Prototyping, Web UX, Web UI, Pixel Perfect

Experience

Google Wallet [Now Google Pay/Send]

https://pay.google.com/about/
Google Pay Send (formerly Google Wallet) is a peer-to-peer payments service developed by Google that allows people to send and receive money from a mobile device or desktop computer at no cost to either sender or receiver.

PayMaya

PayMaya is a free reloadable Visa card on your phone. It works like a reloadable credit card so you can just load up and shop online! It has recently been renamed Maya and is one of the many companies under TenCent.

TackThis

TackThis is an online store creation platform in the Philippines. Build your eCommerce website to sell your products online without any coding experience needed. You can use any website and just add the small include to have your own online store (ala Shopify).

Takatack

Takatack is an emerging online discovery shopping platform with presence in the Philippines and Singapore. It is an up and coming competitor to Shopify, and is positioned to be used even on social media pages.

Online Resume

http://arthur-abon-resume.atspace.com/
Personal resume and CV, that showcases some rather uncommon front-end techniques and features.

It is a one page site that contains only one image that is embedded as base64 PNG, responsive and adaptive, with a separate print layout (that is more formal).

Education

1996 - 2000

Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science

AMA Computer University [Formerly AMA Computer College] - Binan, Laguna

1995 - 1996

Bachelor of Science Degree in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (Genetics)

University of the Philippines - Diliman, Quezon City

Certifications

JANUARY 2018 - PRESENT

Secure Coding Training

Voyager Innovation Inc.

JANUARY 2015 - PRESENT

HTML 5 Application Development

Emerge

JANUARY 2013 - PRESENT

Automation Test Development

Emerge

JUNE 2003 - PRESENT

Microsoft Certified Professional

Microsoft

JANUARY 2003 - PRESENT

Microsoft Certified Professional

dbWizards Inc.

Skills

Libraries/APIs

jQuery, React, Vue, jQuery UI, Node.js

Tools

Photoshop CC, Atom, Sketch, Zeplin, InVision, Photoshop CS6, Figma, Git, GitLab, Bitbucket, Subversion (SVN), Illustrator CS6, Optimizely

Languages

HTML5, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, CSS3, Sass, SCSS, SQL, PHP, Less, VB, C#.NET

Paradigms

Responsive Web Design (RWD), Functional Programming, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, UX Design, Agile Project Management, Continuous Delivery (CD), BEM, Adaptive, Responsive

Platforms

WordPress, Visual Studio Code (VS Code)

Frameworks

ASP.NET, Laravel, Angular, Selenium, AngularJS, React Native

Storage

MySQL

Other

Google Material Design, Adaptive Design, Responsive UI, Responsive Design, Ajax, Prototyping, Front-end, Web UX, Web UI, Pixel Perfect, Responsiveness, User Interface (UI), Static Site Development, People Management, PSD, CSS Animations, CSS3 Animation, Technical Delivery, Agile Release Train (ART), Feature Flags, Macros, SSL, Encryption, Web Animation, User Experience (UX), A/B Testing, Design, Vimeo

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