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Rolly
Alfonso-Maiquez

Director of Technology & Data Protection Officer
Educational Technologist · AI in Accreditation · Greater Bangkok, Thailand

Professional Summary

Senior international school technology leader with 20+ years' experience aligning IT operations, educational technology, and enterprise systems across complex, multi-division school environments. Experienced in leading organisation-wide change, establishing clarity, shared ownership, and sustainable adoption of systems that support teaching, learning, and school operations.

Work Experience

2019 – Present
Bangkok
Thailand 🇹🇭
Director of Technology & Data Protection Officer
VERSO International School
  • Established IT service-delivery standards, support workflows, escalation procedures, and performance metrics for operational excellence across all divisions.
  • Ensured PDPA-aligned data governance, access control, audit logging, and cybersecurity compliance schoolwide.
  • Oversaw deployment of major platforms (Google Workspace, iSAMS, OpenApply, Headrush LMS, Schoolbox portal, analytics systems).
  • Collaborated with Finance, Operations, and Academic leadership on budget alignment and long-range planning.
  • Supervised and mentored multi-role IT team; led evaluation cycles, capacity-building, and role development.
  • Strengthened vendor relationships and contract performance through cost-tracking, SLA alignment, and regular service-evaluation cycles.
2017 – 2019
Kowloon Tong
Hong Kong 🇭🇰
Director of Educational Technology & Learning Innovator
American International School Hong Kong
  • Directed digital transformation through EdTech strategy, infrastructure upgrades, and staff development.
  • Implemented SIS and cloud-based platforms; introduced a cross-age Design & Innovation cohort model.
  • Launched the school's first VEX Robotics program.
2009 – 2017
Songdo, Incheon
South Korea 🇰🇷
Director of Technology / EdTech & Design Integration Leader
Chadwick International School
  • Founding technology leader — built out the entire IT ecosystem for a new K–12 campus.
  • Led 1:1 device and cloud integration; drove schoolwide digital pedagogy initiatives.
  • Established Chadwick's VEX Robotics program, expanding to 20+ teams with national and international championship results including representation at VEX Worlds (2013–2017).
  • Partnered with academic leadership to align technology strategy with learning goals and institutional priorities.
  • Delivered 100+ professional development sessions; upskilled teachers across divisions and campuses.
  • Created systematic onboarding frameworks (People–Process–Platform = P3).
2008 – 2009
Songdo, Incheon
South Korea 🇰🇷
Founding Director of Technology
International School Songdo

Created the school's technology infrastructure, systems plan, and first EdTech integration curriculum — setting the foundation for digital learning at a newly established campus.

2000 – 2008
Guam 🇬🇺
Technology Director / Technology Coordinator / Computer Applications Teacher
St. John's School
  • Career evolved from Computer Applications Teacher to Technology Coordinator to Technology Director over eight years — with technology integration responsibilities throughout.
  • Delivered extensive teacher professional development across the school, building staff capacity for technology integration in the classroom.
  • Contributed to WASC accreditation processes as school technology lead.
1997 – 2000
Guam 🇬🇺
High School Biology Teacher
Academy of Our Lady of Guam

High school biology instruction. Beginning of a career-long integration of science, technology, and student-centred learning.

Presentations

Feb 2026
Manila
Philippines 🇵🇭
AI Weekend Workshop — EARCOS
Brent International School Manila

Presented the MINI·MID·MEGA AI Metadata Framework for WASC accreditation self-studies. Workshop focused on practical AI governance for international school leaders navigating accreditation in the age of generative AI.

Feb 2026
Guam 🇬🇺
FLINT K-12 AI in Teaching & Learning
St. John's School

Presented on the practical use of FLINT K-12 AI in teaching and learning — demonstrating how educators can move from AI conversation to deployed classroom tools without prior coding experience.

Feb 2026
Guam 🇬🇺
FLINT K-12 AI in Teaching & Learning
Santa Barbara Catholic School

Presented on AI integration in classroom practice using FLINT K-12 AI, introducing teachers to accessible AI tools and practical frameworks for responsible use in learning environments.

Nov 2025
Bangkok
Thailand 🇹🇭
FOLSEA 2025
Harrow Bangkok

Presenter at the Federation of Learning Support Educators in Asia annual conference.

Additional conference dates (EduTech Asia, ELC Bangkok, EARCOS Leadership Conference, De La Salle Zobel) to be confirmed.

Education

2019
Doctor of Education (Ed.D)
Instructional Technology & Distance Education
Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, USA
2000
Master of Arts
Counseling
University of Guam
1990
Bachelor of Arts
Psychology
Ateneo de Manila Loyola University, Philippines

Distinctions

🍎
Apple Distinguished Educator
Class of 2010
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ADE Asia Board Member
2016 – 2020
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WASC Visiting Committee Member
School Self-Study & Practices
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WASC AI Fireside Chat
Contributor · Ethical AI in accreditation
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VEX Robotics — National Champions
Chadwick & AIS HK · VEX Worlds 2013–2017

Certifications

Data Protection Officer · Thailand (Current) Apple Distinguished Educator · Class of 2010 US Teaching Certifications · Master Educator & Master Counselor IB MYP Design · Category 1, 2 & 3 IB DP Computer Science · Category 1, 2 & 3

Areas of Practice

AI in K–12 Accreditation MINI·MID·MEGA Metadata Framework AI Strategy & Governance WASC · IB · CIS · NEASC Accreditation Data Protection (PDPA) Enterprise Systems Architecture EdTech Leadership VEX Robotics Staff Professional Development Change Management FLINT K-12 AI Google Workspace · iSAMS · OpenApply
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