Gino Arwin G. Santos
StudentBSITAGD Student at FEU Institute of Technology
Marikina, Metro Manila · FEU Institute of Technology
Personal Information
Short Biography
Game Developer with 7 years of independent and freelance experience across game development, design, and digital arts. Currently completing a BS in Information Technology specializing in Animation and Game Development, with additional studies in Web & Mobile Development, Cybersecurity, UI/UX, Business Analytics, and Digital Arts. Lead Developer of Mnemonic Lane, an indie farming RPG promoting mental health awareness. Experienced with Unity, C#, Next.js, Maya, Figma, and FL Studio, with the ability to bridge creative design, asset creation, and functional game systems. Grand Champion of the SIKAP TALA 2026 Hackathon and People’s Choice Award recipient at the 2024 NASA International Space Apps Challenge, representing the Philippines globally. Holds certifications from Google, Microsoft, Adobe, Cisco, Unity, and other organizations.
🎓 Educational Qualification
Tertiary · Aug 2022 - Present
Animation and Game Design · FEU Institute of Technology
Secondary · Jul 2020 - Jul 2022
Jesus Dela Peña National High School
Secondary · Oct 2016 - Oct 2020
Marikina Science Highshool
👔 Work Experience
Freelance • Jan 2026 - Dec 2026 (11 months)
Graphic Designer at Mikrom Solutions
Freelance • Jan 2026 - Dec 2026 (11 months)
Graphic Designer at Aphrodite Beauty Lounge
Freelance • Jan 2025 - Dec 2025 (11 months)
Graphic Designer at Joeven's Petshop
Freelance • Jan 2025 - Dec 2025 (11 months)
Web Developer at Armedsafe
Freelance • Jan 2025 - Dec 2025 (11 months)
UI/UX Designer at Moodeng Credit
🏆 Honors and Awards
Resource Speaker - Emergency Service Training Course (Speaker Recognition)
Issued by Boy Scouts of the Philippines on September 27, 2026
Certificate No. 26-012 / 25-013
TICAP 20.1 Best Game Design (Competition Award)
Issued by FEU Institute of Technology on March 23, 2026
TICAP 20.1 Best Website (Competition Award)
Issued by FEU Institute of Technology on March 23, 2026
TICAP 20.1 Best Capstone Project (Competition Award)
Issued by FEU Institute of Technology on March 23, 2026
TICAP 20.1 Best Presenter (Competition Award)
Issued by FEU Institute of Technology on March 23, 2026
📜 Licenses and Certifications
SAP Certified - Security Administrator
Issued by SAP on July 12, 2026 - July 13, 2027
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Adobe Certified Photoshop Professional
Issued by Adobe on March 23, 2026
Autodesk Maya Certified User
Issued by Autodesk on March 23, 2026
ACS Stop the Bleed Instructor
Issued by American College of Surgeons on December 31, 2025 - December 31, 2027
👨🏻🏫 Seminars and Trainings
Participant
Psychological First Aid & Workplace Mental Health
Awarded by MST CONNECT on October 01, 2026
Participant
Data Visualization in R with ggplot2
Awarded by LinkedIn Learning on June 16, 2026
Attendee
Psychological Operation
Awarded by Explosive Ordnance Reconnaissance Agent Association of the Philippines, Inc. on March 05, 2026
Participant
Standard First Aid and Basic Life Support Training
Awarded by PSC Safety Training Services on December 16, 2025
Attendee
UXPH Mini 2025: Manila
Awarded by User Experience Philippines on October 18, 2025
👥 Organizations and Memberships
FEU Tech Service Association for Volunteer Empowerment
Director for Creatives · August 08, 2024 - July 08, 2025
FEU Tech Alliance of Information Technology Students
Vice President External · August 08, 2024 - July 08, 2025
Emergency Rescue Association
Emergency Medical Responder · August 03, 2024 - Present
FEU Tech Alliance of Information Technology Students
Director for Technicals · August 08, 2023 - July 08, 2024
Boy Scouts of the Philippines - Marikina Rover Scout Circle Three
Rover Leader · March 08, 2021 - Present