Full Stack Developer at Arterion Philippines and Software Engineer Intern at Tutorials Dojo

Open to collaborations, freelance opportunities, tech organization invites, and discussions or mentorship in software development, cloud engineering, UI/UX design, and cybersecurity.

• Email: pabilando.karenpv@gmail.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/pabilandokarenpv
• Location: Manila City, 1008, Philippines

• 6th International Workshop on Artificial Intelligence and Education (Tokyo, Japan – September 2024)
  • Research Study: “Facilitating Student Election Engagement: A User-Centric Electronic Voting System Application for the National University of Manila”
    • Developed a user-centric electronic voting system prototype in Figma to enhance student election participation at National University of Manila, focusing on accessibility, security, and engagement.
  • Research Study: “A Comparative Study on Lost and Found Management Systems in Academic Institutions: Assessing Reliability across Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, California State Polytechnic University, and Nazareth School of National University”
    • Conducted a comparative analysis of lost-and-found management systems and designed a prototype to identify and integrate key features for system improvement at Nazareth School of National University.

• Fortinet Certified Associate in Cybersecurity
  Training Institute, October 2025 – October 2027

  • Validated ability to operate and manage essential FortiGate security features.
  • Acquired hands-on experience in firewall configuration, network protection, and policy management.
  • Demonstrated understanding of threat prevention, VPN setup, and secure network access.
  • Strengthened practical knowledge in cybersecurity operations aligned with industry standards.

• IT Customer Support Basics
  Networking Academy, October 2025

  • Gained foundational knowledge in IT help desk operations and customer service practices.
  • Developed skills in remote troubleshooting and using industry-standard support tools.
  • Demonstrated effective communication of technical solutions to non-technical users.
  • Strengthened problem-solving and client interaction skills for technical support environments.

• Fortinet Certified Fundamentals in Cybersecurity
  Training Institute, May 2025 – May 2027

  • Completed three core modules: Threat Landscape, Getting Started in Cybersecurity, and Technical Introduction to Cybersecurity.
  • Acquired foundational understanding of cyber threats, attacker profiles, and security defense principles.
  • Gained practical insights into core cybersecurity operations and network defense techniques.
  • Established baseline competencies for entry-level cybersecurity and IT support roles.

• DEVCON Manila
  VP Memberships Associate, March 2025 – Present

  • Assisted in membership management through communications, engagement, and organizational support.
  • Represented DEVCON Manila in its Globe partnership and volunteered in booth operations at WOCEE ICP 2025.

• Amazon Web Services Cloud Club Philippines
  Volunteer Coordinator in BuildHers+ Department, March 2025 – Present

  • Coordinated volunteer efforts for AWS Cloud initiatives promoting diversity and inclusion in tech.
  • Organized events and workshops to encourage women’s participation in cloud computing.

• Amazon Web Services User Group BuildHers+ Philippines
  General Secretary of Operations Committee, February 2025 – Present

  • Managed communications and documentation for operations, ensuring smooth event execution.
  • Assisted in organizing community outreach programs to empower women in technology.

• Amazon Web Services Learning Club – Legarda
  Vice-Chief Operating Officer, August 2024 – August 2025

  • Oversaw day-to-day operations, coordinating with members to ensure smooth club activities.
  • Organized educational events and learning sessions to foster cloud computing knowledge.

• Junior Blockchain Education Consortium of the Philippines
  Operations Committee Specializing in Events, August 2024 – August 2025

  • Played a key role in organizing blockchain-focused events and workshops for students.
  • Managed event logistics, speaker coordination, and participant engagement for smooth execution.