Edu Reyes

Software development professional with more than 25 years' specialised experience in 4D (4th Dimension) database application development, delivering mission-critical systems across fintech, retail point-of-sale, hospitality, document management, healthcare, and government sectors. Known for compressing project timelines without compromising quality — including a three-year government digitisation program delivered in seven months, and a fully production-ready POS platform delivered in thirty days. Hands-on expertise spans 4D v6 through v20 (ORDA), covering web integration, SOAP/WSDL, SQL bridging, and AI component development.

Comfortable operating as an individual contributor, lead developer, R&D specialist, or independent consultant, with a strong track record of client management and cross-functional team leadership.

Consultant / Freelance Developer at Global Listings Ltd. (2025-01 – Present)

• Built a 4D component that interfaces with the OpenAI API and Claude API to ingest, process, and improve system-relevant literature.
• Delivered a web interface enabling users to review, edit, and approve AI-generated content within the existing 4D v19 database.

Consultant – 4D Specialist / R&D Specialist at Objective Systems, LLC (2021-01 – 2023-12)

• Streamlined 4D coding practices and led R&D on modern 4D patterns, including web integration and ORDA migration.
• Served as primary 4D technical authority, bridging legacy code with current framework best practice.

Chief Software Developer / Co-Founder at XooPro Ltd. (2018-01 – 2023-12)

• Referred directly by 4D, Inc. (France) to lead ground-up development of a custom point-of-sale platform for the hospitality and entertainment industry.
• Delivered a fully production-ready POS system in 30 days, now in active use across two of the largest nightclubs in Pattaya.
• Transitioned from consultant to Co-Development & Distribution Partner, targeting nightclub, restaurant, bar, and fine-dining verticals.

Owner / Chief Software Developer at Synae I.T. Solutions (2016-01 – Present)

Founded and operate a software solutions company providing custom database and IT solutions to small and medium enterprises.

• Key clients include NS Ocana Inc., ACS Manufacturing, Formaply Industries, Escaño Sarmiento & Partners Law Offices, Montrichard Group (Hong Kong), and Cabuyao City Police Station.
• Manage the full project lifecycle: requirements gathering, development, deployment, and ongoing maintenance.

Chief Software Developer at NS Ocana, Inc. (2009-01 – 2014-12)

• Architected the end-to-end production pipeline for a large-scale government document digitisation initiative, in partnership with IL&FS India.
• Compressed a three-year project timeline to seven months (a 74% reduction), processing over 10 million documents with a 300-person team operating 24/7.
• Built document capture and processing tools using 4D v12 and QuickTime via the QPix plug-in, integrating data handoff to both Sybase and MS SQL.

System Developer – Supervisor at Erikagen, Inc. / Generika Drugstore (2006-01 – 2009-12)

• Built a full-featured POS system from scratch for one of the Philippines' fastest-growing generic pharmacy chains, replacing a legacy DOS system.
• Deployed the POS system to all company-owned and franchise branches within the first year.
• Delivered reporting and inventory analysis modules used by store managers and head office to drive strategic decisions.

Chief Software Developer → IT Manager at NS Ocana, Inc. (2004-01 – 2006-12)

• Led a major infrastructure overhaul: migrated the Telecash platform from 4D v6 to 4D 2003, then developed Telecash 2004 with full web-agent connectivity via SOAP/WSDL.
• Built a centralised eLoading system integrated with SMART Communications, replacing a manual multi-SIM setup across all branches.
• Closed rural bank agency deals in Pateros, Iloilo, and Surigao del Sur through live product demonstrations.
• Managed the network migration from leased lines to Frame Relay/DSL and oversaw VoIP/PABX, web, mail, and DNS server upgrades.

Chief Software Developer at Bea Communications, Inc. (2003-01 – 2004-12)

• Designed and built an SMS/Internet convergence platform providing low-cost international messaging for Filipino users, at speeds comparable to major telcos and a fraction of the price.
• Managed the full message lifecycle: inbound SMS reading, content processing, registration, billing, and relay.

Analyst / Programmer / Co-Founder at F1 Software Design (2003-01 – 2003-12)

• Co-founded a start-up delivering custom database solutions across POS, school management, CRM, call centre, library, salon, parking, and asset-monitoring verticals.

Intern → Trainee → Junior Programmer at Vantage Point Technology Solutions (1999-01 – 2002-12)

• Began as an intern; assigned a full client project within the first month and delivered on schedule, leading to a follow-on engagement from the client's sister company.
• Promoted to Junior Programmer upon graduation, handling solo and team projects for clients including AIM, Silverworks, NS Ocana, PhilAm Insurance, and MaxiCare.

B.S. in Computer Information Science — Major in Systems Software Engineering – FEU Institute of Technology (FEU–East Asia College) (1996-01 – 2000-12)

Secondary Education – Notre Dame of Greater Manila (1992-01 – 1996-12)