Secure CI/CD Pipeline
Automated build/deploy with security gates (SAST), approvals, and environment promotion safeguards.
Hello — I'm Reynard Dahunan
IT Director & Data Protection Officer leading IT strategy, infrastructure, and security initiatives that improve efficiency and compliance. I build privacy-by-design systems, guide cross-functional teams, and align technology with business goals.
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About
I lead IT strategy, infrastructure, and data protection programs—driving system upgrades, cloud migrations, and compliance frameworks that reduce downtime and safeguard sensitive client data. I’m hands-on with governance, risk, and incident response while enabling teams with clear policies and automation.
Skills
IT Leadership & Strategy • Data Protection & Compliance (DPIAs, DPA/GDPR) • Governance & Risk (DPO role) • System & Network Administration • Technical Support & Troubleshooting • Cybersecurity & Incident Response • Project & Vendor Management • Documentation & Reporting
Certifications
Certified Data Protection Officer • Data Protection Officer Training Program • ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) • DICT Cybersecurity Competency Training • Ethical Hacking Training • Google IT Support Professional • NC II Computer System Servicing (TESDA) • Network & Basic System Admin (The IT Poor Guy) • CCNA R&S: Routing and Switching Essentials
Education
BS in Information Technology, University of Cebu — Cum Laude. Senior High ICT — With Honors.
Selected projects
Monitoring & Observability
Centralized logs/metrics with dashboards and high-severity alerting to cut MTTR.
Personal Portfolio Build
Static, privacy-conscious site deployed on Cloudflare Pages. Minimal analytics; email-free contact flow.
Experience
- Own IT strategy, infrastructure, and operations; align technology with business objectives.
- Act as DPO; ensure compliance with the Data Privacy Act; lead policies, IR plans, and frameworks.
- Run risk assessments and DPIAs; manage regulatory reporting and executive updates.
- Lead IT teams and resource allocation; partner with leadership to support client trust.
- Hands-on support for hardware, software, and networks; managed assets and user accounts.
- Implemented data security controls and backup strategies; drafted/enforced IT policies.
- Designed IT solutions to business needs; coordinated projects and vendor relations.
- Provided technical support, ensured reliable operations, and assisted with project execution.
- Provided 1st/2nd-level on-site and remote support; managed/priortized tickets to meet SLAs.
- Resolved hardware, software, and internal app issues; supported rack-mount/network/server equipment.
- Installed/configured computers, systems, networks, printers, and scanners; triaged incidents.
- Supported IT operations and end-user issues during transition/contract engagement.
- Maintained ICT hardware/software; supported users; managed inventory and archives.