Philippines

Exequiel Dela Cruz

Senior Automation and Transformation Engineer

Automation and software engineer focused on API-based automation, backend integrations, workflow systems, and reliable production support.

Based in the Philippines - Open to overseas and remote software, automation, backend integration, and systems support opportunities

  • Multinational company experience
  • API automation and workflow systems
  • L2 production support
  • Agile delivery support
  • Philippines-based, open to overseas and remote opportunities

Snapshot

Recruiter Summary

Current role
Senior Automation and Transformation Engineer
Core focus
API automation, backend integrations, workflow automation, L2 production support
Experience context
Multinational company environment
Strengths
Stakeholder coordination, automation governance, Agile delivery, production reliability
Location
Philippines
Target roles
Automation Engineer, Software Engineer, Backend Integration Engineer, Application Support Engineer, Workflow Automation Engineer

About

Professional Profile

Computer Engineering graduate with experience across software development, IT operations, automation engineering, and business process transformation.

Currently working in a multinational environment as a Senior Automation and Transformation Engineer, leading API-based automation design, stakeholder coordination, automation governance, and second-level support for internal automated services.

I build practical systems across frontend, backend, cloud, workflow automation, and AI-assisted tooling, with a focus on reliable integrations, maintainable workflows, and business process improvement.

Capabilities

Key Technical Skills

Primary skills

  • API automation
  • Backend integrations
  • Workflow automation
  • Production support
  • Automation governance
  • Stakeholder coordination
  • Agile delivery

Engineering

  • Next.js
  • React
  • React Native
  • Node.js
  • Python
  • PowerShell
  • Docker
  • REST APIs
  • Microservices

Cloud, platforms, and virtualization

  • Microsoft Azure
  • Azure VMs
  • Microsoft Logic Apps
  • Power Automate
  • Power Apps
  • Microsoft 365
  • n8n
  • Proxmox
  • GitHub

Database and reporting

  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL
  • MongoDB
  • Power BI
  • Metabase

QA and enterprise tools

  • Worksoft
  • Panaya test templates
  • SAP automation support

AI and automation tooling

  • Microsoft Copilot Studio
  • OpenAI
  • Prompt engineering
  • AI collaboration
  • AI-assisted development
  • Machine learning

Additional exposure and lab work

  • Infrastructure network engineering
  • Basic cyber security
  • Raspberry Pi
  • Arduino

Career

Professional Experience

Senior Automation and Transformation Engineer

Procter and Gamble

Philippines

July 2023 - Present

Leads automation governance, API-based automation design, stakeholder coordination, and second-level support for automation services.

  • Lead API-based automation solution design for internal services, translating stakeholder requirements into integration and workflow designs.
  • Manage access and security controls for automation robots, supporting governance and reliability of automated services.
  • Provide second-level support for automation services, coordinating with application managers and external vendors to resolve operational issues.
  • Coordinate automation intake, key-user collaboration, and Agile delivery activities while serving as backup Scrum Master.

IT Operations Specialist

Procter and Gamble

Philippines

March 2021 - June 2023

Built and maintained automation workflows while supporting production operations and service reliability.

  • Designed, developed, and maintained automation workflows supporting multiple internal projects.
  • Built and managed orchestrations and pipelines to maintain a unified automation environment.
  • Resolved support tickets and production issues while maintaining reliability for ongoing business operations.

Recognitions

  • Execution Excellence - August 2022 and December 2022
  • Automation Hero and Champion Productivity - November 2022

On-the-Job Trainee

Microchip Technology Operations Philippines

Philippines

April 2019 - June 2019

Supported automated monitoring and machine-behaviour analysis for production equipment.

  • Created automated monitoring systems for production machines.
  • Analysed production machine behaviour using data captured through automation.
  • Supported production visibility by helping turn machine data into monitoring insights.

Evidence

Selected Projects

Project Odyssey

Backend Developer and L2 Support

Middleware platform made up of microservices that help integration tools communicate with internal development applications.

Purpose

Supported a self-service request automation model for front-office and back-office delivery teams.

My role

Backend Developer and L2 Support

What I built / supported

  • Supported microservice reliability, responsiveness, and day-to-day availability.
  • Delivered updates and fixes to keep integration workflows stable.
  • Supported L2 operations and issue resolution for automation users.

Impact

Impact: Supported stable internal automation workflows by maintaining microservice reliability, responsiveness, and L2 issue resolution.

Technologies

APIsMicroservicesAzure VMsLogic AppsWorksoftActive ControlL2 Support

Panaya BPL Excel Builder

Frontend and Workflow Engineer

Internal workflow tool for generating Panaya BPL Excel content from structured user requests.

Purpose

Reduced repetitive manual work involved in preparing Panaya test template content.

My role

Frontend and Workflow Engineer

What I built / supported

  • Built the frontend request form for Panaya test template generation.
  • Created the workflow foundation for structured Excel output.
  • Prepared the system for future AI-assisted content generation.

Impact

Impact: Built the workflow foundation for reducing repetitive manual preparation of Panaya test template content. Add measured time savings once production usage is confirmed.

Technologies

Frontend UIWorkflow AutomationExcel Template GenerationPanayaAI-Ready Workflow

Automated Lead Generation and Outreach System

Full-stack Software Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, and Automation Engineer

External automation project that supports prospect research, review workflows, and outreach preparation for SME service offerings.

Purpose

Helps small businesses and startups manage public presence and service commercialisation outreach through a structured review and automation workflow.

My role

Full-stack Software Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, and Automation Engineer

What I built / supported

  • Planned requirements and workflow scope with the client.
  • Built frontend, backend, infrastructure, and automation components based on agreed requirements.
  • Implemented review and handover workflows for ongoing client use.
  • Provided maintenance support when needed.

Impact

Impact: Provides a structured workflow for prospect review, outreach preparation, handover, and ongoing maintenance support.

Technologies

Full-stack DevelopmentWorkflow AutomationInfrastructureReview WorkflowsClient HandoverMaintenance Support

Foundation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

University of Perpetual Help System DALTA - Calamba

2015 - 2020

Credentials

Certifications

  • Safety Officer Level 3 - 2024
  • Worksoft Certified Professional for SAP - 2023
  • Loss Control Management Certified - 2019
  • Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Control Certified - 2019

Contact

Let's discuss automation, software, or systems roles.

Interested in discussing automation, backend integration, workflow systems, or production support roles? I'm best reached by email or LinkedIn.