27/08/2026
From Classroom to Career
Global Services Philippines (GSP) is proud to announce six interns have officially joined the organization as full-time employees.
Their successful transition reflects not only their talent, dedication and hard work, but also the strength of GSP’s internship program in building the next generation of professionals.
Please join us in welcoming our newest team members:
- Phoemela Rein Ison from Actuarial Analyst Intern to Junior Actuarial Assistant
- John Christian Paglinawan from DevOps Engineer Intern to Systems Engineer I
- Rizeth Marianne Marcelo from DevOps Engineer Intern to Systems Engineer I
- Marc Olata from Data Science Intern to Junior Data Scientist
- Russel Ron dela Cruz from Data Science Intern to Junior Data Scientist
- Leslie John Mendiola from Data Science Intern to Junior Data Analyst
“Throughout their internship journeys, these individuals embraced every opportunity to learn, collaborate and contribute,” said Billy Fajardo, Support Services Business Partner. “From impactful projects and specialized training to mentorship and cross-functional collaboration, they demonstrated remarkable growth and commitment.”
For Phoemela, the people she met at Arch played a significant role in her internship experience.
“My internship wouldn’t have been as successful without my mentors and the friends I made along the way, who made every discussion feel like a safe space for growth and learning,” she said.
Now stepping into her full-time role, she looks forward to bringing new ideas and continuing to grow her actuarial expertise.
“I’m excited to bring a fresh perspective to optimizing our processes while continuing to develop my skills in actuarial analysis,” Phoemela said.
For John “JC” Christian, the internship deepened his interest in DevOps and infrastructure.
“Coming from a software engineering background, I’m looking forward to broadening my skill set, growing in this new field and career path, and delivering valuable contributions to my team as I continue learning,” JC said.
Leslie John is also beginning a new chapter in a different area of expertise. After interning with the Strategic Analytics Team, he joined the Statistical Reporting Team as a Junior Data Analyst.
“Since this is a different area of work, it’s both exciting and challenging,” he said. “I’m looking forward to building new skills, gaining a deeper understanding of data analytics, and learning from a new team while taking on new responsibilities.”
For Marc, the internship provided a strong foundation for his transition to full-time work.
He credits Billy, the HR team and Service Delivery Manager Jerwyn Mendoza for helping make the experience a success.
“The way they carried out their roles showed how much they care about the interns and the program’s success,” Marc said. “Their consistent communication — from the candidate stage through onboarding and ultimately our conversion to full-time employees — made the entire experience smooth.”
Beyond the opportunities ahead, Marc is excited to continue experiencing Arch’s culture and expanding his network.
“I’m very excited to continue learning and expanding my horizons with Arch,” he said, “because I know this company invests in its people.”
Billy believes the interns’ hands-on experience helped strengthen both their technical expertise and essential professional skills, including problem-solving, communication, adaptability and teamwork. By contributing to meaningful business outcomes, they developed the confidence and capabilities needed to excel in their new roles.
“This achievement reflects our commitment to nurturing emerging talent and providing meaningful opportunities for growth and career development,” Billy said. “We are proud to support the next generation of professionals, and we’re excited to see the positive impact they will continue to make across the organization.”
Congratulations to our newest full-time employees, and welcome to !
