MARC & ZED TRAINING - Trainer-Joaquin Antonio Umali

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TRAINER PROFILE | Joaquín Antonio

Joaquin Antonio is a dynamic Trainer and Consultant with a rich background spanning over five years in technology and professional development since 2018. Pursuing a Master in Information Technology from Universiti Kuala Lumpur and holding a Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons) from the University of Wales, Joaquin brings a unique blend of deep technical knowledge, practical industry experience, and a passion for holistic skill development to every session.

Initially honing his craft at Marc & Zed Training and Consultancy, Joaquin rapidly advanced from part-time staff to full-time Trainer, contributing significantly to software development research and the meticulous crafting of cutting-edge training materials. His expertise matured into a comprehensive understanding of diverse technical domains including:

Software Development & DevOps: Agile methodologies, Firebase, DevOps practices, FullStack Development (Java, Python, PHP/Laravel), Java (Oracle OCA, OCP), Python (PCEP).
Database Management: SQL (MySQL, MSSQL, PostgreSQL) and NOSQL (MongoDB), Redis, ArangoDB
Cloud Platforms: Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
Quality Assurance & Version Control: JIRA, DEVOPS, Agile, Git/BitBucket.
Operating Systems: Linux/Unix environments.
AI : Chatgpt, Deekseek,Gemini, Kimi, Grok, Zapier AI, Notion AI, Invideo, n8n, Co-pilot with Microsoft 365, AI Governance and Ethics
UI/UX Design & Design Thinking: FIGMA, Adobe XD, principles of Design Thinking.

Beyond the hard skills, Joaquin's journey has underscored the paramount importance of effective communication and professional interaction in high-stakes technical and corporate environments. Recognizing this, he has developed a robust portfolio in soft skills and business communication, empowering professionals to excel not just in what they do, but how they articulate, present, and collaborate. His soft skills specializations include:

Social Media Marketing : Social Media Marketing skills, Content creation and storytelling, Analytic and Reporting, Tools And Technology
SEO Marketing : Core SEO knowledge, SEO Tools Proficiency, Content & SEO Strategy, Data Analysis & Reporting
Effective Communication: Strategies for clear, concise, and impactful verbal and written exchanges.
Business Communication & Writing Skills: Crafting professional emails, reports, proposals, and other business correspondence with clarity and purpose.
English Advanced Academic & Listening: Enhancing comprehension and articulate expression in complex professional and academic settings.
Business English Making Presentation: Designing and delivering compelling presentations in English, engaging diverse audiences.
English for Interaction in the Workplace: Developing confidence and fluency for everyday professional dialogue, meetings, and cross-cultural communication.

Joaquin's hands-on approach extends to facilitating engaging workshops, orchestrating practical exercises, and providing personalized one-to-one coaching. He has also made significant contributions through digital initiatives, building and curating websites like propertysifu.com.my and www.marcnzed.com, and applying his SEO expertise for clients like Glomax Aesthetics & Glomax Clinic Singapore.

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