Ralph Baltazar

Ralph Michael Baltazar

Computer Engineering Undergraduate

Specializing in computer networks, IoT, and embedded systems.

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Education

Academic foundation in computer engineering, network systems, and edge artificial intelligence.

2023 - Present

BS in Computer Engineering

Specializing in Computer Networks

Polytechnic University of the Philippines

Sta. Mesa, Manila, Philippines

Thesis Research

Edge AI Ovitrap & Geospatial Dashboard: Edge Artificial Intelligence-Based Ovitrap and Geospatial Dashboard for Automated Larval Monitoring and Flushing. Integrates on-device computer vision with automated motorized flushing and cloud telemetry mapping.

Relevant Coursework

Network Administration Network Engineering Cybersecurity Database Management Circuit Design
Senior High School

STEM Strand

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

Technological Institute of the Philippines

Quezon City, Philippines

Academic Foundation

Pre-engineering and scientific curriculum emphasizing analytical problem-solving, advanced mathematics, physics, and computing fundamentals in preparation for higher computer engineering studies.

Core Disciplines

Pre-Calculus & Calculus General Physics Computer Programming Scientific Research

Industry Experience

Practical engineering deployments across enterprise networking, infrastructure monitoring, and endpoint administration.

June 2026 - September 2026

Information Technology Intern

PHINMA Property Holdings Corporation

Mandaluyong City, Philippines

  • Infrastructure Monitoring: Deployed and configured Nagios for real-time network and server uptime tracking. Installed and configured Windows Server operating systems to ensure operational readiness.
  • Endpoint Management: Provisioned and staged corporate workstations by joining endpoints into Microsoft Entra ID and enrolling devices in Microsoft Intune, verifying compliance policy syncs, configuration profiles, and baseline software rollouts.
  • Incident Resolution: Investigated and resolved Tier-1 technical incidents and service requests logged via Freshservice, troubleshooting hardware, operating system, and domain connectivity issues within strict SLA targets.
  • Hardware Lifecycle: Audited and maintained physical hardware inventory logs for PCs, monitors, and network peripherals, managing workstation staging, dispatch, and the secure decommissioning of obsolete equipment.
July 2025 - October 2025

Information Technology Intern

Yokogawa Philippines Incorporated

Quezon City, Philippines

  • Network Deployment: Configured and deployed local network infrastructure, assisting with Cisco managed switch installations, structured VLAN port patching, and workstation network connectivity.
  • Technical Support: Delivered Tier-1 technical support by troubleshooting and resolving hardware, OS, application, and corporate network connectivity incidents for on-site personnel.
  • System Imaging: Provisioned company laptops, executing standardized OS imaging, baseline software installations, and domain configurations in compliance with corporate IT security policies.
  • Asset Operations: Managed the hardware lifecycle, overseeing physical asset inventory, peripheral tracking, device dispatch, and hardware clearance during employee on/offboarding cycles.

Expertise & Credentials

Formal technical training, industry certifications, and core competencies.

Trainings & Certifications

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Curriculum

Cisco Networking Academy

Comprehensive training in Introduction to Networks (ITN), Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials (SRWE), and Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation (ENSA).

Computer Systems Servicing (Modular Completion)

TESDA Online Program (TOP)

Hardware diagnostics, circuit design servicing, modular workstation assembly, operating systems configuration, and network cabling.

Technical Capabilities

Computer Networks

Cisco Switch Configuration, VLAN Port Patching, Subnetting, Routing Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, Layer 2/3 Infrastructure.

IoT & Embedded Systems

Edge Artificial Intelligence, Microcontroller Interfacing, Hardware Sensors, Circuit Design, Real-Time Telemetry Streaming.

Systems & Monitoring

Nagios Uptime Monitoring, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Intune, Windows Server, Endpoint Provisioning, Freshservice SLA Triage.

Contact

Available for network engineering, IoT hardware implementations, embedded firmware development, and infrastructure roles.

Email: baltazarralph@gmail.com
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