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Meet Our Team

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Vincent Violago

Founder and CEO

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.

MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS

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Jenny Rose Santillan

Operations Manager

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

She was previously a patent analyst and performed patent research specializing in 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 IT Services 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 from the same university.

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NATHANIEL ALANO

PROJECT MANAGER

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.

NAOMI LIMCANGCO

HEAD OF RESEARCH

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.

RESEARCH

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Cristina Manejero

Assistant Project Manager

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.

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ANGELA MARIE LERON

Assistant Project Manager

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.

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DUSTIN RICIO

SENIOR PATENT ANALYST

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.

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JOSHUA ESPIRITU

PATENT ANALYST

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.

JAMELA PANGASINAN

PATENT ANALYST

Jamela is a Patent Analyst at Parola Analytics. She has over six years of experience in academic research at the University of the Philippines. She has worked on the synthesis and characterization of semiconductors, fabrication and testing of solar cells, and mechanical and physical characterization of textiles. She was trained in device photolithography and instrumentation at the National Institute of Physics.

She was a visiting researcher at the University of California Berkeley where she studied Graphene-based gas sensors.

Jamela holds a bachelor’s degree in Physics from the University of the Philippines and is currently taking her master’s in Materials Science and Engineering at the University of the Philippines.

LUIGI DAHONOG

PATENT ANALYST

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.

ARIANE AGULTO

PATENT ANALYST

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.

QUERUBIN GARCIA III

PATENT ANALYST

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.

JAMES EXCONDE

PATENT ANALYST

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.

CHRISTIAN MARK PELICANO

PATENT CONSULTANT

As a patent consultant, Christian performs various prior art research projects. He also is the subject matter expert on topics relating materials science ang engineering. He has vast research experience in his field of study: he was a Visiting Research Scholar for Compound Semiconductor Technology RWTH Aachen University, Germany.

Christian has a Bachelor of Science in Materials Engineering from the University of the Philippines, a Master of Engineering and a PhD in Materials Science from the Nara Institute of Science and Technology, Japan.

SOCIAL MEDIA & MARKETING

BIANCA FELIPE

MARKETING MANAGER

Bianca manages several marketing, social media and content creation initiatives of Parola Analytics.

JASMINE SHEWAKRAMANI

MARKETING CONSULTANT

Jasmine manages the marketing initiatives of Parola Analytics and spearheads various campaigns.

HR & ADMIN

MARY GLENN REGALADO

HR and Admin Officer

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

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Vincent Violago

Vincent Violago, Founder and CEO, previously worked for Ernst & Young and Article One Partners. Vincent 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.

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Jenny Rose Santillan

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

Prior to joining Parola Analytics, she worked for at FactSet Research Systems where she developed high performing teams  financial research on fixed income equity instruments in the German and European markets.  She also worked for Deutsche-Post DHL where she worked with global teams pioneered an IT Services  team essential to service transitions from Germany to Malaysia.

Jenny holds a master’s degree in Business Administration and a bachelor’s degree in European Languages from the University of the Philippines.

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Nathaniel Alano

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.

Naomi Limcangco

Naomi Limcangco is a Senior Patent Analyst. 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.

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Cristina Manejero

Cristina is a  Senior Patent Analyst. At Parola Analytics, she leads patent search projects and performs quality checking and review of prior art references.  She also heads the company’s patent landscaping projects. She previously worked as a Research and Development 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 the sourcing, costing and 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.

Angela Marie Leron

As a Senior Patent Analyst, Angela leads and conducts prior art research on various topics such as materials synthesis, information technology and augmented reality. She has lead 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.

Joshua Romeo Espiritu

Joshua, a Patent Analyst, conducts various prior art searches with a particular focus on patentability and invalidity searches. He specializes to 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.

Jamela Pangasinan

Jamela is a Patent Analyst at Parola Analytics. She has over six years of experience in academic research at the University of the Philippines. She has worked on the synthesis and characterization of semiconductors, fabrication and testing of solar cells, and mechanical and physical characterization of textiles. She was trained in device photolithography and instrumentation at the National Institute of Physics.

She was a visiting researcher at the University of California Berkeley where she studied Graphene-based gas sensors.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in Physics from the University of the Philippines and is currently taking her master’s in Materials Science and Engineering at the University of the Philippines.

Luigi Dahonog

Luigi Dahonog, patent analyst, Prior to joining Parola Analytics, he 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. Luigi 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.

Ariane Agulto

Ariane is a Patent Analyst at Parola Analytics. Prior to working for Parola Analytics, she has worked before 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.

Dustin Ricio

Dustin is a 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.

Querubin Garcia III

He 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.

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

Jenichi Clairvaux Felizco

Jenichi, a patent consultant, is one our subject matter experts in the field of materials science and engineering. She has extensive research experience in the field and was a visiting research scholar at the Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering, Aalto University in Finland, and at the Department of Nanostructure Engineering, University of Duisburg-Essen in Germany.

Jenichi holds a Master of Engineering in Materials Science from the Nara Institute of Science and Technology in Japan, where she is also currently taking her PhD.

Christian Mark Pelicano

As a patent consultant, Christian performs various prior art research projects. He also is the subject matter expert on topics relating materials science ang engineering. He has vast research experience in his field of study: he was a Visiting Research Scholar for Compound Semiconductor Technology RWTH Aachen University, Germany.

Christian has a Bachelor of Science in Materials Engineering from the University of the Philippines, a Master of Engineering and a PhD in Materials Science from the Nara Institute of Science and Technology, Japan.

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