Travelling
Randy Santocildes Tolentino
Professor
Seosan
Summary
An accomplished Professor of Computer Science and Engineering with a Doctorate in Multimedia Engineering, specializing in Wireless Communication Networks. Backed by over 22 years of experience in higher education, research, and academic administration, with a proven record of advancing knowledge in computer science, engineering, and emerging technologies. Author of more than 20 publications in respected local and international journals, contributing significantly to the fields of wireless communication, multimedia systems, and technology-enhanced learning. Recognized for strong leadership in academic department management and for mentoring both students and faculty, while driving curriculum innovation and promoting educational excellence. Currently leading pioneering research at the intersection of artificial intelligence and education, focusing on adaptive, personalized instruction and exploring AI's transformative role in workforce development, job training, and career advancement. Passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technologies—including Wireless Communication Networks, Mobile Computing, Artificial Intelligence, the Internet of Things, and IT in Education—to build equitable, efficient, and future-ready learning environments.
Experienced with creating comprehensive and engaging course content that fosters student academic growth. Utilizes innovative teaching methods to enhance classroom learning and student participation. Track record of conducting impactful research and contributing to scholarly publications, reinforcing strong understanding of subject matter.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Assistant Professor
Hanseo University Avionics Engineering Department
Seosan City, Chungcheongnam-do
03.2014 - Current
- Teaching Computer Science and English courses to undergraduate students; teaching specialized English Aviation courses at the undergraduate level; teaching research digital media and platforms at the graduate level; and mentoring students across both undergraduate and graduate studies.
- Inspired critical thinking skills among students by fostering a learning environment that encouraged open-mindedness, curiosity, and intellectual exploration.
- Evaluated student performance through comprehensive assessments, identifying areas of improvement and providing targeted feedback for growth.
- Contributed to departmental goals by serving on various committees focused on curriculum development, assessment strategies, and accreditation requirements.
- Helped struggling students by providing support outside of classrooms and consistently checking in on progress.
- Enhanced cross-disciplinary collaboration through active participation in departmental meetings and workshops.
- Facilitated a supportive learning environment with clear expectations, constructive criticism, and open communication between students and faculty members.
- Taught Business Communication in a Multi-Cultural Context and MS courses to MBA students and served as a thesis advisor.
- Developed and administered a mobile and web-based reservation system for the English café.
- Participated on the hiring committee for foreign professors (2017-Present), also providing system administration support for Hanseo University's international faculty.
Associate Professor (Part-Time)
University of San Agustin Computer Science Department
03.2022 - 01.2024
- Teaching computer courses and research to computer science and information technology students.
- Integrated real-world examples into lessons, making course content more relevant and engaging for students.
- Developed students'' critical thinking skills through interactive classroom activities and discussions.
- Supported diverse learners by adapting lessons and providing individualized instruction to meet their unique needs.
- Identified research opportunities for students, assisting with gathering data and drawing conclusions for projects.
- Created positive and safe learning environment for students by setting and enforcing classroom code of conduct.
Assistant Professor
Gyeongju University Global Education Center
03.2013 - 02.2014
- Instructed undergraduate students in English and Computer Science, developing curriculum materials and guiding academic growth.
- Directed layout and design for the school newsletter, enhancing readability and aesthetic appeal through creative visual composition.
- Evaluated student performance through comprehensive assessments, identifying areas of improvement and providing targeted feedback for growth.
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
- Increased academic achievement by providing one-on-one mentoring and support to struggling students.
Assistant Professor
Hannam University Multimedia Engineering Department
03.2012 - 02.2013
- Taught diverse computer and multimedia engineering courses (C, C++, web/Android programming, Visual Studio, mobile IP, software engineering, information assurance, data communications) to undergraduate and graduate students.
- Contributed to departmental goals by serving on various committees focused on curriculum development, assessment strategies, and accreditation requirements.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of subject matter by attending conferences, workshops, and webinars relevant to the field of study.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Evaluated student performance through comprehensive assessments, identifying areas of improvement and providing targeted feedback for growth.
- Inspired critical thinking skills among students by fostering a learning environment that encouraged open-mindedness, curiosity, and intellectual exploration.
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
- Helped struggling students by providing support outside of classrooms and consistently checking in on progress.
- Facilitated a supportive learning environment with clear expectations, constructive criticism, and open communication between students and faculty members.
Lecturer
Hannam University Linton Global College
09.2010 - 06.2012
- Taught undergraduate courses in Microsoft Office Applications, Presentation Skills, Digital Desktop Publishing, Comparative Media Systems, Practical English (Levels 1 & 3), and TOEFL/TOEIC preparation.
- Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.
- Increased student interest by incorporating real-world examples into lessons and connecting material to relevant experiences.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to create meaningful learning experiences.
- Used PowerPoint and Google Classroom technology to give presentations to student classrooms.
- Contributed to departmental meetings by sharing insights on effective teaching strategies and proposing solutions for addressing common challenges faced by faculty members.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methodologies and techniques.
- Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with latest trends in field.
Instructor I
Iloilo Science and Technology University Computer Department
06.2003 - 09.2007
- Facilitated learning in diverse computer science topics including office applications, programming (C, C++, Web, Visual Basic), 2D animation, operating systems, MIS, software engineering, data communications, and computer ethics.
- Served as IT/systems support engineer and network administrator for high school computer laboratory.
- Conceptualized and developed university multimedia presentations and advertisements.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
- Optimized learning plans based on student performance and feedback.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Tested students to assess progress and adapted learning plans in alignment with performance.
- Enhanced classroom collaboration through the implementation of group projects and team-building activities.
- Evaluated student assessments to identify areas of growth and improvement, adjusting instructional strategies accordingly.
- Assisted in curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state standards and best practices for effective instruction.
Computer Technician
Concept Computer, Iloilo City
03.2002 - 06.2002
- Performed troubleshooting to correct computer hardware and software malfunctions.
- Computer technician, network/helpdesk support, and maintenance technician.
- Conducted thorough testing of newly-installed hardware components to ensure compatibility with existing systems.
- Tested and installed motherboards, processors, and graphics cards on desktops and laptops for corporate staff.
- Performed installation, maintenance and repair for complex internal computer hardware and various software applications.
- Diagnosed and repaired hardware malfunctions, ensuring optimal computer functionality.
- Performed routine maintenance on computer systems, ensuring optimal performance and extending the life of equipment.
- Responded to support requests from end-users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
- Completed routine and complex software installations, assisting users of various levels of computer sophistication in operation of new and existing software.
- Used diagnostic tools to identify hardware failures and replace non-functional components.
Education
Integrated course (Master-to-PhD in Multimedia) - Department of Multimedia Engineering
Hannam University
Daejeon, South Korea01.2011
Diploma - Teaching Major/With Concentration in Teaching Secondary Education
Iloilo Science and Technology University
Iloilo City, Philippines01.2005
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Iloilo Science and Technology University
Iloilo City, Philippines01.2003
Skills
- Research
- Teaching excellence
- Curriculum development
- Technology-based curriculum
- Classroom presentations
- Student research guidance
- Student engagement
- Mentoring and Advising Students
- Faculty collaboration
- Technology implementation
- Online learning tools
- Lesson plan creation
- Computer Programming (list specific languages Java, Python, C, etc)
- Networking and Systems Administration (include technologies Cisco, TCP/IP, Server Configuration)
- Multimedia Design and Development
- Community engagement
Lesson planning
Online teaching
Academic advising
Educational leadership
Curriculum creation
Certification
Certified Compute Technician
Interests
Music
Sports
Linkages
Movies
Cultural Exchange
Mentoring
Timeline
Associate Professor (Part-Time)
University of San Agustin Computer Science Department
03.2022 - 01.2024
Assistant Professor
Hanseo University Avionics Engineering Department
03.2014 - Current
Assistant Professor
Gyeongju University Global Education Center
03.2013 - 02.2014
Assistant Professor
Hannam University Multimedia Engineering Department
03.2012 - 02.2013
Lecturer
Hannam University Linton Global College
09.2010 - 06.2012
Instructor I
Iloilo Science and Technology University Computer Department
06.2003 - 09.2007
Computer Technician
Concept Computer, Iloilo City
03.2002 - 06.2002
Diploma - Teaching Major/With Concentration in Teaching Secondary Education
Iloilo Science and Technology University
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Iloilo Science and Technology University
Integrated course (Master-to-PhD in Multimedia) - Department of Multimedia Engineering
Hannam University
AWARDS
- Outstanding Foreign Professor (December 2015, 2020, 2025) – Awarded by Dr. Kee Sun Ham, President of Hanseo University, South Korea
- Excellent Service Award (November 25, 2012) – Awarded by the Catholic Daejeon Diocese Migrant Service Center (MOYSE), Daejeon Metropolitan City
- Award of Excellence (Gawad SIKAP) (September 24, 2011) – Awarded by the Filipino Scholars in Korea Organization, Philippine Embassy, Seoul, South Korea
- Award for Excellence No. 20568 (May 24, 2009) – Awarded by Park Seoung-hy, Mayor of Daejeon Metropolitan City
- International IT Advancement Program – Korean Government IT Scholarship Recipient (2007–2011)
- Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Congressional Scholarship Recipient – Iloilo City, Philippines (1999–2003)
RESEARCH WORKS
- Comparing The Effects of Face-to-Face and Online English Lounge on Student Speaking Ability and Attitude Toward Foreign Teachers, Second International Conference on Innovative Technology Convergence (ITC), December 2021, Masan, South Korea
- Hospital RFID-Based Patient Healthcare System over Wireless Medical Sensor Network, Institute of Webcasting Internet Television and Telecommunication Spring Conference, May 2010
- A Design of Home-based Monitoring Healthcare System over Ubiquitous Sensor Network, Institute of Webcasting Internet Television and Telecommunication Fall Conference, December 2009
- RFID Tag-Grouping System for Efficient Authentication in USN Environment, Institute of Webcasting Internet Television and Telecommunication Fall Conference, December 2009
- Design and Implementation of Sensor Web Framework based on USN, Proceedings of the 7th Korea Institute of Industrial Technology Based Convergence Service Workshop & Summer Conference, May 2008
- A Distribution Scheme of Media Contents using Hash Chain in the IPTV Environment, Proceedings of the 8th KIIIT Based Convergence Service Workshop & Summer Conference, Mokpo Maritime University, Mokpo, Korea
- An Efficient Scheme for Fast Handover of Hierarchical Mobile IPv6 Network, Proc. IWIT Spring Conference, May 28-29, 2009
- SCADA Security Policy Framework for Ubiquitous Information Assurance, Vol. 2 No. 1, February 2009
- Enhanced Cluster-based Key Establishment Scheme in Sensor Network Environment, Proceedings of 3rd KIIIT Spring Conference 2008
- Fast Location Update Scheme for Minimizing Handover Latency over Wireless/Mobile Networks, Engineering and Technological Innovations MET 2012
- A Design and Analysis of Ubiquitous Healthcare Monitoring System Over Wireless Sensor Network, International Journal of Multimedia and Ubiquitous Engineering, Vol. 6, No. 2, April 2011
- Hospital RFID-Based Patient Healthcare System over Wireless Medical Sensor Network, Communications in Computer and Information Science, 2010
- Study on Efficient Mobile IPv6 Fast Handover Scheme Using Reverse Binding Mechanism, Communications in Computer and Information Science, 2010
- A Study on Architecture of Malicious Code Blocking Scheme with Whitelist in Smartphone Environment, Communications in Computer and Information Science, 2010
- Next Generation RFID-Based Medical Service Management System Architecture Using Wireless Network, Communications in Computer and Information Science, 2010
- A Study on U-Healthcare System for Patient Information Management over Ubiquitous Medical Sensor Network, International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology, Vol. 18, May 2010
- Distributed System Network Architecture for Securing SCADA System, International Journal of Smart Home, Vol. 4 No. 1, January 2010
- MSMAPA study on Robust Multiple Selection Scheme for Mobility Anchor Point in Hierarchical Mobile IPv6 International Conference, GCCN/ACM 2009
- Design of Sensor Web Conditions using MSCO 2009 International Conference on Convergence & Hybrid Information Technology, Vol. 60 (ICHI 2009)
- ES-FHMIPv6: An Efficient Scheme for Fast Handover over HMIPv6 Networks, International Journal of Future Generation Communication and Networking, Vol. 2 No. 2, June 2009
- A Proposal of Building an Early-stage Diagnosis System for First-Aid through Wireless Internet, Proceedings of 2008
- International Conference on Convergence and Hybrid Information Technology, Vol. 60 (ICHI 2008)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Served as one of the Panel Judges for the APEC 2025 Youth STEM Conference research presentations held August 6-9 at the Korea Science Academy of KAIST Busan, South Korea.
- Execution Committee Member, International Conference on Mathematical Modeling in Computational Intelligence and GenAI (Math-CIGAI 2025), July 17-18, 2025, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Hyderabad, India.
- Commencement Speaker addressed the 90th Commencement Exercises at Iloilo Science and Technology University on June 9, 2024, held at the Iloilo Convention Center.
- Resource Speaker: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in Modern Information Systems Transforming Data Management, Decision Making and User Experience at Western Visayas State University's College of Information Systems and Technology, Iloilo City, Philippines.
- Resource Speaker at Education's Revolution: How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming Learning and Teaching at the 9th National Research Conference in Education for Sustainable Development, themed Sustainable Future: Integrating Technologies and Green Education Innovation, held from June 26-28, 2024 at The Atrium, General Luna St., Iloilo City, Philippines.
- Resource Speaker: Industry 5.0 AI Ascendancy Unveiling the Transformational Trends of Artificial Intelligence at Iloilo Science and Technology University (ISAT-U), Iloilo City, The Philippines.
- Mentor for Asia Pacific Economic Corporation Mentoring Center for the Gifted in Science (2021-Present)
- International Conference on Emerging Technologies 2019 (ICET) reviewer and editorial board member (2019-Present)
- Participated in Research Seminar: Advancing Research Opportunities for ASEAN Professors in Korea, June 1, 2019, Korea
- Member of Council of ASEAN Professors in Korea (2017-Present)
- Hanseo University hiring committee member for Foreign Professors (2017-Present)
- Association of Filipino Educators in Korea (AFEK) Office (2015-present)
- Student Researcher at Hannam University Multimedia Engineering Department (2007-2011)
- Member of Pinoys in Korea (2009-2010) Office (2010-2011)
- Science & Engineering Research Support Society (SERSC) reviewer and editorial board member of International Journal of Software Engineering and Its Applications (2008-2019)
- Student Representative of Hannam University International Student (2007-2011)
- Western Visayas College of Science and Technology Student Government Board of Advisers Member (2005-2007)
- Orientation basic computer software and hardware preventive maintenance for DILG Personnel's, DILG Regional Office 6 Conference Room, Iloilo City, Philippines, June 14, 2007
- Business Advantage Seminar, Hotel Del Rio, Iloilo City, Philippines, March 28, 2007
- Professional 2D Assistant Animator Training, WVCS, Iloilo City, Philippines, February 2-15, 2007
- Computer Literacy: A Positive Factor in Tomorrow's Progress (Resource Speaker), WVCS, Iloilo City, Philippines, November 30, 2006
- MSVB.NET Training (Phase I), Iloilo Doctor's College, Iloilo City, Philippines, May 15-24, 2006
- MSVB.NET Training (Phase II), WVCS, Iloilo City, Philippines, April 3-11, 2006
- Macromedia Flash MX Animation Made Easy Seminar (Resource Speaker), University of San Agustin SMART Wireless Laboratory, Iloilo City, Philippines, February 21, 2006
- 3rd STER Student Technologies and Entrepreneurs of the Philippine Region Skills Development and Competition (Judge), Jaro I elementary school, Iloilo City, Philippines, October 21-22, 2006
- 2nd STER Student Technologies and Entrepreneurs of the Philippine Region Skills Development and Competition (Chief Judge), Iloilo National High School, Iloilo City, Philippines, September 7-18, 2005
- Java Education & Development Initiative Teacher's Training, Iloilo Doctor's College, Iloilo City, Philippines
- Council of Dean's Meeting Presentation 2004 Monitoring Result of IT Education Program for Higher Education Institutions Region VI, Jaro I elementary school, Iloilo City, Philippines, July 28, 2005
- Microsoft Office Specialist MOS-XP Training, Jaro I elementary school, Iloilo City, Philippines