Vincent Violago previously worked for Ernst & Young and Article One Partners. He has worked for both public and private companies in various industries including legal, finance, consulting, real estate, construction, and gaming. He thrives in a team environment having worked with a diverse group of individuals and clients, including Fortune 500 companies and American Lawyer 100 law firms.

Vincent graduated from Fordham University with master’s degree in Economics and bachelor’s degrees in both Economics and Mathematics.

Jenny is the Operations Manager at Parola Analytics, where she handles the overall operations of the patent research teams, heads business development and marketing initiatives of the company.

She started out as patent analyst in Parola and performed patent research focused on German patents and German-language technical documents.

Prior to joining Parola Analytics, she worked for FactSet Research Systems where she managed financial research teams on fixed income and equity instruments in the European markets. She also previously worked for Deutsche-Post DHL in Malaysia.

Jenny holds a master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of the Philippines. She has a bachelor’s degree in European Languages, where she majored in German and Comparative Literature.

Nathaniel is a Project Manager at Parola Analytics. He handles end-to-end project management and resource planning for various projects relating to prior art search such invalidity, patentability, freedom-to-operate, and other patent research services. Prior to being a Project Manager, he was a Senior Patent Analyst and subject matter expert for projects relating to telecommunications, mechanical, electronics, industrial applications, and other fields of engineering.

Before joining Parola Analytics, he worked for Emerson, SingTel and HP in Singapore, and Samsung Electronics.

He is a certified Six Sigma Green belt with expertise in defect reduction and process optimization. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering at the Mapua Institute of Technology.

Cristina leads patent search projects and performs quality checking and review of prior art references. She previously worked as a R&D engineer at Innosen Inc., a manufacturer of sensors and quality assurance systems for the metal packaging industry. She was responsible for the design and development of optical systems and user interface programs of their products. She was also responsible for prototyping of the designs for testing.

Cristina holds a bachelor’s degree in Applied Physics with a major in Instrumentation from the University of the Philippines.

Naomi heads of all research projects at Parola. She supervises patent research projects, oversees the quality of submissions before the final review of our patent experts and patent attorneys. She has previously worked for Intel as an engineer, and for Emerson Electric Asia as a patent analyst before joining Parola Analytics.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in Physics and a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of the Philippines.

Apart from leading major client projects, Angela leads and conducts prior art research on various topics such as materials synthesis, information technology and augmented reality. She has led and performed complex data analysis for patent landscaping projects at Parola Analytics.

Angela holds a bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering from the University of the Philippines.

Gerard has extensive experience in patent portfolio management, IP strategy, and patent research. He previously served as Senior Intellectual Property Manager at a European-owned flooring company based in China, overseeing the company’s global patent activities.

He also worked as an Intellectual Property Engineer at Emerson Electric. He was also a patent analyst at Parola Analytics, where he participated in over 250 studies involving patentability, invalidity, freedom-to-operate, and landscape analyses. He also has experience drafting U.S. patent applications across electronics and medical technologies.

Gerard holds a bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering from the University of Santo Tomas, a master’s degree in the same field from De La Salle University, and a master’s degree in Intellectual Property Law and Management from the University of Strasbourg.

He was a WIPO–FICPI scholar for the International Patent Drafting Training Program in Geneva and has completed multiple advanced programs in IP management, AI and IP, and patent drafting through WIPO and other international IP offices.

Kim brings a strong background in applied physics and intellectual property management. She previously served as a Technology Transfer Officer at the University of the Philippines Manila, where she managed the full IP lifecycle—from evaluating disclosures and conducting prior art searches to filing patents and facilitating licensing.

Kim also previously worked as a patent analyst where she conducted over 250 patent searches across diverse technology areas, including medical devices, consumer electronics, biotechnology, and materials science. Kim’s combined experience in patent research and tech transfer supports her work in delivering tailored IP solutions to both local and international clients.

Dustin is a senior patent analyst at Parola Analytics. He performs prior art search on various topics, with Computer Science and computer systems as his forte.

He was previously a faculty member at the University of the Philippines, College of Engineering where he taught undergraduate courses such as Introduction to Programming, Computer Organization and Assembly Programming, and Numerical Methods. Dustin holds a degree in Computer Science from the University of the Philippines.

Prior to working for Parola Analytics, Ariane has worked as an engineer in the manufacturing industry of automotive batteries. She has also worked for a government testing facility with advanced analytical equipment for failure analysis and materials characterization.

Ariane holds a bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering from the University of the Philippines.

Prior to joining Parola Analytics, Luigi worked as a Research Specialist at the National Academy of Science and Technology, conducting policy research and the national government investment on research and development. He also worked as Research Assistant at the Department of Mining, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering of University of the Philippines, Diliman, focusing on the synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials for energy, environment, and electronic applications. His main projects are in the areas of supercapacitors and electrocatalysis.

Luigi holds a degree in Applied Physics from University of the Philippines and has earned graduate units of Materials Science and Engineering at University of the Philippines.

Prior to joining Parola Analytics, Vince worked as an instructor at the College of Science, University of the Philippines Diliman, where he handled undergraduate courses in physics and applied physics.

He was trained in the fabrication and characterization of semiconductor devices. He was also an invited researcher at the Research Center for Development of Far-Infrared Region, University of Fukui. His research interests include optoelectronic devices, ultrafast optics, and spectroscopy.

Vince has a bachelor's degree in Applied Physics and a master's degree in Physics from the University of the Philippines Diliman.

Joshua, a Patent Analyst, conducts various prior art searches with a particular focus on patentability and invalidity searches. He specializes in topics relating to mechanical engineering, robotics, AI, and computer engineering. He previously worked as a Technical Specialist at Panasonic.

Joshua holds a M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, specializing in Machine Design, from the University of the Philippines.

Querubin, who also goes by Third, previously worked as a product development engineer at a fiber optics component manufacturer. He led projects dealing with the design and development of optoelectronic devices used in medical and telecommunication industries, among others.

Third has a degree in Applied Physics with a concentration in Material Physics from the University of the Philippines.

Before joining Parola Analytics, James worked as a material and product development manager at The Plastic Flamingo, where he pioneered the development of industry standard eco-lumbers made from recycled plastics. He managed product development and sustainability R&D projects concerning mainly the conversion of recycled plastics into construction materials such as lumbers and boards.

James holds a bachelor of science in materials engineering from the University of the Philippines. He is currently pursuing his masters in the same field.

Jonalds has a strong background in experimental physics. He has a master’s degree in Physics from the University of the Philippines, focusing on Condensed Matter Physics and High-Temperature Superconductivity. He has extensive experience in laboratory techniques, including magneto-transport measurements, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), and X-ray diffraction.

He previouslyworked as a Senior Engineer at Western Digital, specializing in component-level evaluations, failure analysis, and tribology.

Kurt holds a master's degree in Biomedical Engineering from National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan. He also took PhD coursework from the same university.

His research centered on biosensors and biosensing technologies, particularly their applications as medical devices. He also has extensive training in semiconductor fabrication. Prior to joining Parola Analytics, Kurt served as a Program Manager for the University of the Philippines Office of International Linkages.

Kenji is a Patent Analyst with a strong background in Electronics Engineering. He previously worked as a systems engineer at Cisco. His previous work experience involved networking equipment design and implementation, research on network system sustainability, and Optical Fiber design. He also has experience in user interface design and testing for software projects.

Before joining Parola Analytics, Christopher worked as a consultant in data analytics, data engineering, and business operations. His experience includes contributing to a research project aimed at developing advanced distribution management system platforms for electric power grids.

Christopher holds a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of the Philippines, Diliman, and is a licensed Registered Electrical Engineer.

Glynss is a licensed Chemical Engineer and Chemical Technician with diverse industry experience. She spent nearly three years in research and development at a personal care and cosmetics company and gained practical insights into supply chain and logistics at a multinational FMCG firm. Her expertise includes developing innovative solutions and enhancing processes to meet regulatory standards.

Glynss holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of the Philippines, Diliman.

Before joining Parola Analytics, he worked in the water supply sector, where he applied engineering principles to monitor and assess the performance of critical infrastructure such as water treatment plants, pump stations, and deep wells.

His background includes research in fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and mechanical systems, with particular interest in energy generation technologies involving wind and water turbines.

Dean holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of the Philippines, Diliman, and is a licensed Mechanical Engineer.

Jonel brings a strong foundation in artificial intelligence, robotics, and industrial automation to his role in Parola Analytics. His previous research work was centered on anomaly detection for unmanned aerial vehicles using machine learning techniques.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering from the University of Santo Tomas, where he specialized in Instrumentation and Control. Jonel is also a licensed Electronics Engineer and Electronics Technician.

Tsu-Wei is a patent analyst with a strong background in Chemistry and Materials Science. Her research work focused on nanomaterials and membranes, particularly their applications in environmental sustainability and pollution control.

Tsu-Wei is a graduate of Ateneo de Manila University with a dual degree in Chemistry and Materials Science and Engineering.

Glenn manages all human resources and administrative matters at Parola Analytics.