MICHAEL V. BUGTONG
Naga City,Philippines
Summary
Lead Software Engineer with 10+ years of experience in web application development, application modernization, production support, and business-facing technology delivery. Experienced in leading system migrations and automation initiatives, supporting business-critical operational tools, mentoring developers, and partnering with cross-functional stakeholders. Recognized for strong ownership, reliability, attention to detail, and a structured approach to solving complex technical and operational issues.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead, Software Engineering
Royal Caribbean Group
Makati
- Current
- Led guest port services and departmental web applications with production support focus.
- Coordinated planned delivery alongside business-critical operational requirements for guest workflows.
- Migrated GPS tools, completing June 2026 with production readiness checks.
- Support the integration of Celebrity Cruises applications across Guest Relations, Housekeeping, and Retreat workflows.
- Partner with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams to clarify requirements, assess technical impacts, establish priorities, and coordinate delivery.
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to developers while promoting collaboration, knowledge sharing, and effective problem solving.
PHP / Web Developer
SKYCABLE | Coreserv Management Inc.
Quezon City
02.2015 - 08.2016
- Gathered and analyzed business requirements and translated them into maintainable web application solutions.
- Coordinated development activities, timelines, status updates, application maintenance, and technical documentation.
- Worked closely with supervisors and business stakeholders to ensure solutions aligned with operational requirements.
PHP / Web Programmer
SKYCABLE | IT Citi Inc.
Pasig City
07.2012 - 02.2015
- Developed and enhanced internal web applications supporting key business operations.
- Improved existing systems through application enhancements, troubleshooting, and performance improvements.
- Produced technical documentation, installation guides, and user documentation to support application maintenance and adoption.
- Selected projects: SRR Dispatching & SOA Delivery Monitoring System, ETA Direct Monitoring Tool, FSR SMS-Relay, SKYRIS Data Integration, Project Bruce, Project ROAR, and PSOA CSR Tool Modification.
PHP Developer / Programmer
Osbourne Technologies Inc.
Makati City
02.2012 - 06.2012
- Supported the development and implementation of the Pestimator web application and evaluated technologies to improve application functionality and performance.
Junior Web Developer
Mokoti Incorporated
Taguig City
05.2011 - 07.2011
- Developed a CodeIgniter-based CMS and APIs for mobile applications; converted design concepts into functional web interfaces and contributed to the Murgency mobile application API.
Education
Computer Hardware Servicing NC II -
Philippine Computer Foundation College
02-2011
B.S. - Information Management
University of Nueva Caceres
Naga City01-2007
Skills
- LEADERSHIP & DELIVERY
- Technical leadership
- Project coordination
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Requirements & prioritization
- APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT
- TypeScript
- PHP / CodeIgniter
- JavaScript / jQuery
- AngularJS / Nodejs
- HTML / CSS REST APIs
- SYSTEMS & OPERATIONS
- MySQL / MSSQL / DB2
- Linux / Ubuntu / Apache
- Production support
- Incident resolution
- Application troubleshooting
- TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Languages & Frameworks: PHP, CodeIgniter, TypeScript, JavaScript, jQuery, AngularJS, Nodejs, HTML/HTML, CSS
- APIs & Integration: REST, SOAP, XML, JSON
- Databases: MySQL, MSSQL, DB2
- Platforms & Tools: Linux, Ubuntu, Apache, WordPress, Joomla, PyroCMS, Microsoft 365, Power Automate, JIRA, GitHub, Copilot
- Additional: C, Java, Visual Basic
- Requirements analysis
- Stakeholder management
- Technical documentation
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
- Anchor Aspiring Leaders Program
- Planning and alignment | Effective communication | Self-awareness | Accountability | Talent development | Building effective teams
Timeline
PHP / Web Developer
SKYCABLE | Coreserv Management Inc.
02.2015 - 08.2016
PHP / Web Programmer
SKYCABLE | IT Citi Inc.
07.2012 - 02.2015
PHP Developer / Programmer
Osbourne Technologies Inc.
02.2012 - 06.2012
Junior Web Developer
Mokoti Incorporated
05.2011 - 07.2011
Lead, Software Engineering
Royal Caribbean Group
- Current
Computer Hardware Servicing NC II -
Philippine Computer Foundation College
B.S. - Information Management
University of Nueva Caceres