What's Next? Life after ADZU

Tomorrow is the start of the 2nd semester for most of the schools in the country. In my case, it's going to be a very different semester as I won't be teaching anymore in Ateneo de Zamboanga University. Starting tomorrow, I will be reporting at the Information Technology and Systems Engineering Department of Western Mindanao State University.

Actually, it's going to be a homecoming for me. In 2002, I graduated from my BS in Computer Engineering and BS Computer Science degrees in WMSU. After graduation, I worked as a research field surveyor for a project headed by the now University President Grace Rebollos. After my 3-month contract with the project, I tried my luck in Manila and worked as instructor in New Horizons Computer Learning Center and then as a technical support engineer at Sykes Asia Inc. When I got tired of the lifestyle in Manila, I decided to come back to Zamboanga City and taught in ADZU.

The past five years have been very fruitful for me. There were many opportunities that ADZU gave me such as allowing me to pioneer the CSIT Week celebration, Automation of the Basic IT Proficiency Examination, ICT Student Research Presentation, 1st Digital Art Exhibit and develop the Multimedia and Animation program which is the first of its kind in Mindanao.

But just like many good relationships, my time in Ateneo has come to an end. What's next for me now?

I am glad that my new boss, Maam Olegario gave me the chance to teach multimedia and animation in WMSU. This is actually an opportunity for me to expand the promotion of the industry in the region. Aside from my new job in WMSU, I am also given the opportunity to give my consultancy services to other schools and organizations in the region who are also interested in offering similar programs. In January, my business associates and I will also be starting something that envisions to give multimedia and animation graduates a chance to work in the industry without leaving the comforts of home.

At the moment, all I can do is to hope for the best. I am hoping that everythig will fall in the right places for me and the things that I want to do. I am also hoping that I would have more partners who can help bring forward the region and make it as a Multimedia, animation, IT and off-shoring destination.