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Raphael Baligod

Certified NetSuite Developer, indie Game Producer & Marketing Analyst — building custom automation, integrations, and cozy games.

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The Story So Far

Freelance NetSuite Developer helping clients streamline processes through custom automation, scripting, Advanced PDF templates, and implementation migrations — Oracle Certified, with 6+ years across the NetSuite API, REST integrations, Node.js, and MVC architecture.

JLPT N2 certified — comfortable discussing requirements in both English and Japanese. My spoken Japanese isn't quite at business level yet, but I'm steadily improving it every day. Currently also working as a Digital Marketing Analyst at 南海電気鉄道 (Nankai Electric Railway) in Osaka.

On the side, an indie game producer. I published Sugardew Island and am currently building something new.

10+Years Overall Career
30+Clients Served
6+Years in NetSuite
N2Japanese JLPT

Work History

  1. Feb 2024 — Present2 yrs 3 mos · Osaka, Japan

    南海電気鉄道株式会社

    Digital Marketing Analyst · Nankai Electric Railway

    • Analyze tourist data to identify trends and forecast demand.
    • Manage and maintain the CMS, ensuring seamless content updates.
    • Partner with tourism associations and prefectural governments.
    • Collaborate with OTAs to design and promote tour packages.
  2. May 2022 — Oct 20242 yrs 6 mos · Remote

    BA Software Inc

    Freelance NetSuite Developer

    • Client automation, script optimization, and Advanced PDF customizations.
    • Sandbox-to-Production migrations with post-deployment support.
    • 8 clients with successful implementations.
  3. Jul 2021 — Mar 20229 mos · Metro Manila, PH

    Atticus Advisory Solutions

    Senior NetSuite Developer

    • POS system integrations with Shopify, WooCommerce, and Magento.
    • Azure Database maintenance for Zoku POS ↔ NetSuite sync.
    • TypeScript development on the ZOKU POS environment.
  4. Aug 2019 — Jul 20212 yrs · Metro Manila, PH

    Kodella

    NetSuite Developer

    • Designed and deployed 4 SuiteCommerce Advanced (SCA) webstores.
    • Architected a configurable installment payment processing system from scratch.
    • Custom modules reducing dev time ~40% on future projects.
  5. Sep 2015 — Aug 20194 yrs · Manila, PH

    Oracle NetSuite

    Programming Support → Sr. TSE → Service Delivery Consultant

    • 24/7 technical support with crisis management; 90%+ client retention rate.
    • Trained and mentored 4 programming support engineers.
    • 30+ technical help articles for the NetSuite SCIS Retail System.
    • Reduced lead time 30%+ through continuous delivery initiatives.

Tech & Tools

NetSuite

SuiteScript 2.x SuiteFlow SuiteCommerce Advanced Advanced PDF Templates REST & SOAP APIs SuiteAnalytics Implementation & Migration

Development

JavaScript TypeScript Node.js HTML / CSS SQL Azure Database MVC Architecture

Marketing & Data

Data Analysis CMS Management Digital Publishing Tourism Strategy

Languages

English (Native) Tagalog (Native) 日本語 JLPT N2

Academic Background

2022 – 2024

和歌山グローバルビジネスカレッジ

Technical Degree in Japanese Language

Wakayama, Japan
2011 – 2015

Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna

BS Computer Science — Game Development

Laguna, Philippines

Certs, Awards & More

◈Oracle NetSuite Certified SuiteCloud Developer II
◈Oracle NetSuite SuiteFoundation
◈JLPT N2 — 日本語能力試験
◈Foundations of Computer Graphics
◈Learn jQuery Course
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Published Research

Skin-Tone Segmentation in Real-Time Vision of Basic Hand Signs Using a Hidden Markov Model

A co-authored paper on recognising basic hand signs in real time by isolating skin tones from a live camera feed and classifying gestures with a Hidden Markov Model. Published in the Journal of Telecommunication, Electronic and Computer Engineering (JTEC).

Read on JTEC →

Published & In Development

Sugardew Island

Sugardew Island

Released 2025 · rokaplay

Role · Publisher

A cozy farm-shop simulation where you tend animals, grow crops, and sell goods to the forest folk while bringing a sleepy island back to life. A heartfelt love letter to classic farming games.

View on Steam →

Undisclosed Title

In Development · Coming Soon

Role · Executive Producer

A new action title currently in development, set in a moody, dark-fantasy world. Details are still under wraps — more to share soon.

Let's Connect

Open to freelance NetSuite projects, international collaborations, and interesting conversations.

Email raphael.baligod@yahoo.com LinkedIn in/raphaelbaligod Phone 080-2369-0349
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