Introducing: Rodney Jao

Blogie & Rodney

I’m very pleased to announce that one of Davao City’s IT industry luminaries is now co-author of the IT talks! blog. Rodney Jao, CEO of Lane Systems Inc., comes on board with a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field of software development, information technology business development, and as well as in education.

Rodney’s software solutions company is the longest-running and one of the most respected in Davao City. They specialize in Microsoft development platforms and deliver worldclass products to a wide range of clients, from SMEs to multinational corporations here and abroad. Rodney and I first met when the hotel I helped establish back in 1995 engaged his services for a hotel information management system. Together we designed, developed and deployed the software program, which is in use until today.

Rodney has contributed much to the development of Davao’s IT industry, although this is a little-known fact because my friend is not in the habit of honking his own horn. In terms of community-building — from the days when we organized the first IT association in the city — and education, he has had plenty of input over the years. He was a lecturer at the Ateneo de Davao University, and he has conducted numerous training workshops and seminars, which formed part of his commitment as a Microsoft MVP.

I feel inspired that Rodney has found his way to IT talks!. He will certainly bring fresh perspectives as well as valuable input into the blog.