Member’s Profile
Jay Pegarido
Country Manager
Q1: Reasons for joining Sansan
I was significantly influenced by Sansan's inspiring mission statement, "Turning encounters into innovation." This closely align with my personal mission of "Turning encounters into opportunities." The aim goes beyond just words; it's about real job opportunities and chances to learn and grow.
Q2: What do you find rewarding about working at SGDC?
Working with skilled and talented individuals is deeply rewarding. I'm constantly inspired and pushed to grow. Learning from others, and facing challenges that expand my skills are part of this enriching experience.
Q3: What is your personal goal?
"The secret to life is not just to live, but to have something worthwhile to live for."
I've always lived by this quote and I dedicate myself to providing opportunities for people to learn, grow, and succeed. In doing so, I add purpose to my own life and assist others in their journeys. It's a straightforward yet profound approach to enriching the lives of everyone involved.
Q4: What is your career goal at Sansan?
While I'm aiming to establish SGDC as one of the best IT companies in the Philippines, my vision extends beyond borders. I aspire to expand our team and extend our product reach globally. This isn't just about market presence, it's about making a difference. By fostering innovation and nurturing talent within SGDC, I strive to contribute positively to the global community, setting new standards for what technology can achieve in making the world a better place.
Edward Galan
Operations Manager
Q1: Reasons for joining Sansan
Sansan offers the opportunity to continuously grow my career while maximizing my skills. In this way, I can deliver value as we work to achieve the company's mission and vision. I also saw that work-life balance was a reality here.
Q2: What do you find rewarding about working at SGDC?
It offers an open environment where employees can freely express their ideas, regardless of their rank or level.
Q3: What is your personal goal?
Create a balance between family time and work.
Q4: What is your career goal at Sansan?
Develop more good/great leaders.
Madoka Kataoka
HR Officer (Recruitment)
Q1: Reasons for joining Sansan
Being involved in recruiting was a new challenge for me, and I was glad to expand my career.
Q2: What do you find rewarding about working at SGDC?
I’m a part of Sansan's business growth in an environment that brings together the cultures of Japan and the Philippines.
Q3: What is your personal goal?
To pursue a better tomorrow.
Q4: What is your career goal at Sansan?
I want to increase SGDC’s presence in the Philippines and contribute to recruiting more and more qualified engineers. I’d also like to improve my experience and skills as a recruiter through these efforts.
Jovanie Limbagan
Technical Lead
Q1: Reasons for joining Sansan
It was an exciting opportunity to establish a new branch in Cebu. The challenge of building a strong team and contributing to SGDC appealed to me. I'm eager to contribute to Sansan's growth and foster a collaborative and innovative environment here.
Q2: What do you find rewarding about working at SGDC?
Being able to contribute to and lead a team in overcoming technical challenges
Q3: What is your personal goal?
Gain insights into strategic decision-making and leadership in technology.
Q4: What is your career goal at Sansan?
Leverage my technical expertise and leadership skills to contribute to the company's success. I also aspire to grow within the organization, taking on increasing levels of responsibility and making a lasting impact on Sansan's mission.
Kazumichi Kunii
Senior Technical Manager
Q1: Reasons for joining Sansan
I was attracted by two key points: the ability to develop with autonomy and an environment in which I can grow significantly.
Q2: What do you find rewarding about working at SGDC?
Experience in setting up an organization from scratch in a country other than my own.
Q3: What is your personal goal?
Stay healthy and happy.
Q4: What is your career goal at Sansan?
Make Bill One the most widely used invoice management service in Asia.
Mitzi Joyce Harada
HR Officer (Generalist)
Q1: Reasons for joining Sansan
I was excited about the opportunity to establish the human resources department for SGDC. This challenge presented a significant opportunity for career growth that I couldn't pass up.
Q2: What do you find rewarding about working at SGDC?
Working at SGDC brings me a sense of fulfillment when I can provide full assistance to team members and effectively contribute my skills to organizing employee engagement activities. None of this would be possible without management's unwavering support.
Q3: What is your personal goal?
To simply achieve genuine happiness everyday.
Q4: What is your career goal at Sansan?
I want to continue contributing my knowledge and skills while learning from my colleagues. I also aim to advance to a higher role with increased responsibilities, focusing on skills development along the way.
Iriss Anne Ocaba-Juanico
Software Engineer
Q1: Reasons for joining Sansan
I saw Sansan as a place where I could grow my career and seize opportunities for advancement. I also appreciate that the company's culture resonates with my work style.
Q2: What do you find rewarding about working at SGDC?
I love my work and I eagerly look forward to doing more each day.
Q3: What is your personal goal?
My personal goal is to continually learn and seek out fresh challenges.
Q4: What is your career goal at Sansan?
My main objective is to engage in continuous learning and skills development, striving for personal and professional growth. I also aim to acquire the necessary knowledge and experience to become a mentor, guiding others on their own paths to success.
Haruka Yagishita
Designer
Q1: Reasons for joining Sansan
Sansan is one of the best-known B2B technology solutions providers in Japan. I wanted to delve deep into UI/UX design for a B2B solution with a great number of users.
Q2: What do you find rewarding about working at SGDC?
The collaboration among the head office in Japan, SGDC in the Philippines, and our offices in Singapore and Thailand, where we also have many customers, lets us hone our skills while playing a pivotal role in an international setting.
Q3: What is your personal goal?
Continuously embrace change and evolve myself.
Q4: What is your career goal at Sansan?
I want to excel as a designer working at the core of international collaboration.
