Gio Rivera.

As a Hardware Engineer, I design and develop electronic hardware systems, including PCB design and layout, analog and digital circuit design, component selection, and Bill of Materials (BOM) preparation. Develop and evaluate designs involving microcontrollers (MCUs) and FPGAs, perform circuit simulation and design verification, analyze test results, troubleshoot hardware-related issues, and conduct technical research to support design decisions. Prepare schematics, design documentation, technical reports, and other engineering deliverables while collaborating remotely throughout the hardware development process.

Operate as a versatile freelance technical specialist and creative consultant, delivering end-to-end solutions spanning hardware engineering, software development, and digital media production. My technical commissions include custom hardware prototyping, microcontroller programming, and circuit assembly as a thesis fabricator, alongside installing and configuring multi-channel CCTV surveillance systems and local network infrastructure. On the creative front, I manage complete production workflows as a videographer, photographer, graphic designer, and video editor—producing promotional media, corporate branding assets, and high-quality visual content for diverse clients and project commissions.

As an IT Intern, I drove digital transformation within the department by independently engineering three customized internal web systems. An IT Tech Support Ticketing System to optimize issue resolution, an Asset Inventory System to track hardware/software lifecycles, and a Training & Seminar Tracker to archive employee research and professional growth. Alongside system development, I delivered hands-on technical support, managed network/system troubleshooting, and provided administrative backing to streamline daily IT operations.

Throughout my Computer Engineering degree, I balanced rigorous technical coursework with high-level competitive achievements. I led the university’s competitive programming team to a Regional Championship and represented the university at national competitions. My success in external technical contests earned me the Outstanding Achievement Award, while my contributions to creative media and student organization management earned me a Leadership Award from the Guild of Multimedia Artists.

During my video editing internship, I created impactful educational videos centered around natural disaster risk preparedness and community safety. Beyond video production, I actively assisted in organizing and facilitating training workshops and seminars, merging visual storytelling with public safety awareness.

My foundation in technology began in Senior High School within the Information and Communications Technology track. During this time, I developed Java desktop software, built custom web applications, and published live sites using WordPress, Wix, and Weebly, graduating with academic honors.