Creative Direction | Animation | UX/UI | Design | Startups

About Me

Hello! I'm Gino, a Creative Director, Startup Founder and Full-Stack Designer (Graphic Design, UX/UI, Frontend Development, HTML/CSS/JS, Rapid Prototyping) based in Metro Manila, Philippines.

I have years of experience working in leadership, supervisory and consultancy roles in the tech, creative and e-commerce industries. I've also created videos and designed B2B and B2C applications for clients from various industries all over the world.

I'm the founder of a little animation studio called Stream Engine Studios (http://www.streamenginestudios.com). We made kickass animated explainer videos.

I'm an entrepreneur by profession and a designer at heart. I love networking with other creative, driven and passionate people for possible tie-ups, future projects and additional learning.

Educational Background

Bachelor of Sciences (2009), Major in Management
Ateneo de Manila University
- Dean's Lister
- Secretary-Treasurer, JGSOM Board (Student Council)
- Ateneo Financial Aid Scholar (100% Tuition and Fees)
- Junior Term Abroad (JTA) Scholar – NSYSU Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Work Experience

Clipt Media LLC (2022-present)
Video Editor / Animator

Stream Engine Studios (2012 – 2022)
Founder, CEO, Creative Director, Producer
Filipino animation studio for online digital content, specializing in explainer videos for startup and corporate clients worldwide. Tasks include spearheading daily operations; strategic planning; optimizing workflows; creative direction; employee hiring, training and development; web programming; script and copy writing; sales and marketing; financial and general management.

Xperto (2022)
UX / UI Engineer

Tagpros (2021)
Head of UX / UI

Sterling Openovate Corporation (2019 – 2021)
Senior Creative Designer

Black Maria Pictures (2017)
Head of Animation Department

US Auto Parts (2011)
SCRUM Product Owner

Cebu Pacific Air (2009 – 2011)
E-Commerce Supervisor
Awards & Recognition

- Official Delegate, Philippine contingency to Kre8tif! Conference (2018) in Malaysia (c/o Film Development Council of the Philippines)
- Official Delegate, Philippine contingency to Asia TV Forum (2018) in Singapore (c/o Film Development Council of the Philippines)
- Winner, Excellence in Innovation Award for Stream Engine TV, AIM IdeaSpace Pitchblack Competition (2013)
- Finalist, Category F (Professional Division), Animahenasyon 2013
- Finalist, Professional Category, National Digital Arts Awards (2013)
- Winner, Best Pitch for FLOE, Startup Weekend Manila 4 (2013)
- Winner, Best Animation, How to Create a Stream Engine Video, Category F (Professional Division), Animahenasyon Festival (2012)
Speaking Engagements

- Speaker, Animahenasyon Festival, 2018
- Speaker, iAcademy Career Talks – Animation, 2017
- Speaker, ACPI Animation Fusion, 2016
- Guest, Vigattin Radio, DZIQ Radyo Inquirer, October 2014
- Speaker, Benilde Animation Festival, De La Salle – CSB, April 2014
- Guest, Vigattin Radio, DZIQ Radyo Inquirer, December 2013
- Speaker, IBPAP International Outsourcing Summit, October 2013
- Speaker, Summit on the ASEAN Entrep-Internship for Skills and Competency Development, UP ISSI, August 2013
- Speaker, FEU-EAC IT Fair, March 2013
Things I Love

- I love being a dad to my 2 kids
- Cat person, most of the time
- Huge Gundam fan. I love giant robots.
- I love spreadsheets and numbers. No, seriously. I love Excel.
- I like automating things to make my life easier
- Dallas Mavericks fan since 2003
- Music - I love playing the guitar!
- I love coffee. I'm getting better at making latte art! ☕

WHAT IS STREAM ENGINE?

Founded in January 2012, STREAM ENGINE is a digital media production company that specializes in animated explainer videos and online serial content primarily for the tech startup industry.

STREAM ENGINE specializes in developing content and pre-production strategies for various media. The company’s main output is in animation, creating animated explainer videos for corporate and entertainment purposes. Services include scriptwriting, storyboarding, animation, voiceover work and music.

As the founder, I've had years of experience working with some of the most creative young minds in the country. My tasks include spearheading daily operations; strategic planning; optimizing workflows; creative direction; employee hiring, training and development; web programming; script and copy writing; sales and marketing; financial and general management.

Visit https://youtube.com/StreamEngine/ for our videos, or visit our website at http://streamenginestudios.com.