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Chester Sigua

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CIO at Westfields International School who modernized campus systems and delivered PHP 2M–4M+ technology projects.

Philippines

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At Build Change, I directed global IT and served as lead technical architect for the design, development, and global rollout of a custom web-based HRIS. I also governed cloud ecosystems and network infrastructure across distributed international operations.

As CIO at Westfields International School, I led the institutional technology vision and a team of up to 10 technical staff, delivering web-based software, automated POS systems, wireless payment processing, and centralized portals. Earlier, at Intercontinental Pacific Airways, I directed enterprise IT operations and established business continuity and disaster recovery frameworks; at Celestica Electronics, I led development of the Order Status Live application suite.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Global IT Manager / Head of Global IT

Build Change

Apr 2024 - Apr 2026 (2 years)

Directed the global IT department and provided strategic technology roadmapping across distributed international operations. Acted as lead technical architect for the design and global rollout of a custom web-based HRIS, and governed cloud ecosystems, network infrastructure, and cybersecurity.

IT strategy Cloud Migration Google Workspace Cybersecurity HRIS Network Infrastructure Identity Management Vendor Management

Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Westfields International School

Nov 2021 - Mar 2024 (2 years 4 months)

Held executive accountability for the institution's technology vision, network architecture, and cybersecurity governance. Led and mentored an IT team of up to 10 staff, managed capital budgets, and championed digital transformation initiatives including web-based software and POS systems.

IT leadership Cybersecurity Network Architecture Digital Transformation Budget Management Team Mentorship POS systems Web Applications

Assistant Vice President, IT / Head of IT

Intercontinental Pacific Airways

Oct 2017 - Nov 2021 (4 years 1 month)

Directed mission-critical enterprise IT operations and digital strategy in a regulated 24/7 aviation environment. Managed multi-million IT budgets, built cross-functional technical teams, and established business continuity frameworks ensuring 99.9%+ availability.

IT Operations Budget Management Vendor Management Business Continuity Disaster Recovery High Availability Incident Management Team Leadership

Senior Software & Systems Engineer

Celestica Electronics

Oct 2010 - Apr 2014 (3 years 6 months)

Led the engineering and development of the Order Status Live web and enterprise application suite, improving production visibility. Configured and maintained HP Integrity Superdome server environments and resolved complex systems architecture challenges.

Software Engineering Web Applications Enterprise Systems HP Superdome Debugging Systems Architecture Cross Functional Collaboration