DEV DAY
Kicking off as the prelude to CS Expo 2025, Dev Day brings forth a collection of industry experts as they share insights on keeping up with the current tech trends and innovations in a fast-evolving field. This day also brings a meaningful discussion on how academe, industry, and government collaborate within the field of tech.
November 12, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The start of this 3-day journey. Dev Day takes you on a ride as you get insights into the current relevant technologies, as well as insights you'll need to keep up in the future of this dynamically evolving field!
Shaping Yourself for Today’s Industry and Tomorrow’s Innovation
Ms. Deirdre Conde discusses how you can prepare yourself for today’s industry demands and future technology. Teaching how to adapt and thrive in a fast-evolving tech landscape.
Driving Technology Forward Through Cross-Sector Collaboration in Academia, Industry, and Government.
Mr. Justine Jude C. Pura, Mr. Edwin Concepcion, and Ms. Jennifer Queddeng explores how the fields of academia, industry, and government can work together to move the ever-evolving field of tech and its innovators forward.
From Code to Cloud with Containers and CI/CD Workflows
Mr. Sermil Matoto explains how developers can streamline software development with the use of containers and relevant modern pipelines.
Data and AI for Social Impact and Sustainability
Mr. Mark Jeremy Narag highlights the power of data and how it can provide meaningful and sustainable solutions, driving social impact.
SPEAKERS
Ms. Deirdre Conde
Chief Operating Officer, Eskwelabs
A trailblazer in education technology and social impact innovation. With over a decade of experience as COO and Data Science Fellow at Eskwelabs, she leads with expertise in product management, operations, and strategy—driving inclusive, tech-powered solutions.
Mr. Sermil Matoto
Chief Engineer, Kollab
A modern engineering leader specializing in modern architecture, serverless development, and DevOps. He leverages secure cloud solutions and digital transformation to solve complex challenges and deliver meaningful impact.
Mr. Mark Jeremy Narag
Senior Data Science Consultant, Z-Lift Solutions Inc.
A full-time Physics instructor and PhD student at UP Diliman with extensive experience in AI and image processing. He develops custom models backed by strong expertise in data handling and analysis.
Academia Sector: Mr.Justine Jude C. Pura
Assistant Professor, FEU Tech — Computer Science Department
An educator and leader with over eight years of experience in academia and government, championing innovative teaching at FEU Tech. He is committed to collaborative, purpose-driven work that empowers communities and future tech leaders.
Industry Sector: Mr.Edwin Concepcion
Country Manager, Straits Interactive Pte Ltd
A trusted data protection expert who empowers organizations to seamlessly embed privacy-by-design and by-default into their systems, strengthening cultures of responsible data stewardship.
Government Sector: Ms.Jennifer Queddeng
Senior Science Research Specialist & Planning Officer, DOST-NCR
A distinguished science and technology leader who drives impactful research and strategic innovation initiatives that strengthen communities and support nation-building.