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Meet Our Team
Our products are built by people who’ve worked in schools, many of whom were teachers. We understand the issues that our technology can help to solve.
Athena Abacan
Customer Success
Manager
Richel Abel
Telephone Support Technician
CJ Acero
Customer Success Manager
Julius Alexander Bolongaita
Technical Analyst
Andrew Bradnock
Lead Technician – Independent Schools
Huy Bui
Web
Developer
Paul Cabalan
Support
Technician
Faith Canaria
Data Entry
Representative
Angel Capacio
CS Operations & Data Manager
Levi Capistrano
Customer Success
Manager
Leovie Carandang
Customer Success
Manager
Inah Carlos
Personal Operations Assistant
Matthew Carpenter
Sales
Executive
Will Conolly
Regional Manager
Geoff Corbie
Product
Manager
Elijah Cruz
Head of Technicians
Lucy Curtis
Head of
CSMs
Thao Dao
Quality
Assurance
Guthrie Denniston
Co-Founder and
CEO of Applicaa
Arnel Dionisio
Customer Success Manager
Marcus Dux
Account Growth Manager
Mark Irvin Go
Customer Success Manager
Joyce Anne Gorospe
Customer Success Manager
Amanda Grainger
Customer Success Director
Ha Pham
Quality Assurance
Janine Jackson-Brown
Senior SDR
Katie Hullah
Head of Sales
Tony Lockwood
Applicaa Chair
Sang Van Luong
Web Developer
Hung Manh
Head of Windows Application
Simon May
Graphic Specialist
Erika Merillo
Finance Officer
Jaylene Nanol
Finance Manager
Maritess Nayle
Customer Success Manager
Hannah Vu Ngoc
Quality Assurance
Emma Nguyen
Graphic Designer
Harry Nguyen
Web Developer
Hoang Nguyen
Web Developer
Minh Coung Nguyen
Web Developer
Oanh Nguyen
Quality Assurance
Thien Nguyen
Web Developer
Trung Nguyen
Web Developer
Le Van Ninh
Web Developer
Victor Peralta
Support Technician
Dario Peñalosa
Accounts Assistant
Phong Vu
Product Designer
Steve Quang
Windows App Developer
Dat Do Quoc
Windows App Developer
Alexia Roumpou
Head of Maintained Schools and Sales Strategy
Noel Salapang
Sales Executive
Mandy Sangha
Head of Account Growth Team
Mercedes Surrall
Customer Success Manager
Happy Truong
Quality Assurance
Heinrich Cloyd Villegas
Web Developer
Antony Wambua
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Christian Zacarias
Customer Success Manager
Marianne Zorilla
Support Technician
Marielle Zorilla
Customer Success Manager
Operations and Sales Team
Guthrie Denniston
Co-Founder and
CEO of Applicaa
Mandy Sangha
Head of Account Growth Team
Alexia Roumpou
Head of Maintained Schools and Sales Strategy
Katie Hullah
Head of Sales
Will Conolly
Regional Manager
Marcus Dux
Account Growth Manager
Sales Development Representative Team
Matthew Carpenter
Sales Executive
Janine Jackson-Brown
Senior SDR
Noel Salapang
Sales Executive
Customer Success Team
Amanda Grainger
Customer Success Director
Lucy Curtis
Head of CSMs
Athena Abacan
Customer Success Manager
Joyce Anne Gorospe
Customer Success Manager
Leovie Carandang
Customer Success Manager
Marielle Zorilla
Customer Success Manager
Mercedes Surrall
Customer Success Manager
Andrew Bradnock
Technical Support Analyst
Levi Capistrano
Customer Success Manager
Christian Zacarias
Customer Success Manager
Angel Capacio
CS Operations & Data Manager
Julius Alexander Bolongaita
Technical Analyst
Richel Abel
Telephone Support Technician
Arnel Dionisio
Customer Success Manager
Elijah Cruz
Head of Technicians
Paul Cabalan
Support Technician
Inah Carlos
Personal Operations Assistant
Andrew Bradnock
Lead Technician – Independent Schools
CJ Acero
Customer Success Manager
Mark Irvin Go
Customer Success Manager
Maritess Nayle
Customer Success Manager
Marianne Zorilla
Support Technician
Victor Peralta
Support Technician
Accounts Team
Dario Peñalosa
Accounts Assistant
Faith Canaria
Data Entry Representative
Jaylene Nanol
Finance Manager
Erika Merillo
Finance Officer
Development Team
Ha Pham
Quality Assurance
Happy Truong
Quality Assurance
Oanh Nguyen
Quality Assurance
Cuong Nguyen
Web Developer
Huy Bui
Web Developer
Hoang Nguyen
Web Developer
Sang Van Luong
Web Developer
Thien Nguyen
Web Developer
Trung Nguyen
Web Developer
Hung Manh
Head of Windows Application
Harry Nguyen
Web Developer
Steve Quang
Windows App Developer
Dat Do Quoc
Windows App Developer
Le Van Ninh
Web Developer
Thao Dao
Quality Assurance
Hannah Vu Ngoc
Quality Assurance
Product, Design and Data Team
Tony Lockwood
Applicaa Chair
Antony Wambua
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Geoff Corbie
Product Manager
Emma Nguyen
Graphic Designer
Phong Vu
Product Designer
Dario Peñalosa
Data Entry Representative
Faith Canaria
Data Entry Representative
Simon May
Graphic Specialist
Heinrich Cloyd Villegas
Frontend Developer
Hi, my name is Athena and I’m one of the Customer Success Managers at Applicaa. I have been with the company for a year and a half now. I train and onboard schools to make sure that they are fully confident to use the system and help them achieve their admissions goals. I’m also proud of the relationship that I was able to build with the schools I have met over the past year and counting. As a licensed teacher by profession, it is fulfilling for me to do all these for our customers.
I love working for Applicaa as it cares deeply for its employees.
I love working for Applicaa as it cares deeply for its employees.
Athena Abacan
Customer Success Manager
Lucky I am to be one of the first employees when Applicaa has started. I began to work here back in 2017. Started off as a data entry role and now as a Customer Support. For more than 5 years, I have been helping customers with their queries, resolve issues and guiding them on how to use the system and how to best utilise it. Applicaa is the best employer, the management appreciate efforts, employees feel valued and respected.
Richel Abel
Telephone Support Technician
Hi, my name is Catherine and I joined as a Regional Manager in March 2022. I help onboard new schools mainly in the South of England, where I am based. I am really passionate about working with schools, Multi-academy Trusts, and Local Authorities to spread the word about Applicaa and improve operations and digitise admissions processes.
Catherine Belchamber
Regional Sales Manager
Pandemic really strikes hard for all of us in our daily lives. Been a teacher for 6 years & also an experienced call center agent for 5 years but due to the pandemic, it was taken from me. However, Applicaa have given me an opportunity to strike back. I have been at Applicaa for 2 years & 6months. I am a Technical Analyst under the Customer Support Department. I deal with level 2 issues which the support team & the CSM’s were unable to fix, also providing some suggestions to the CSM’s on how to have some workarounds for school’s requests & also provide suggestions on how to improve the system. I am also involved in the cloud integration working group & provide advice/suggestions for the development of our product. I stayed with Applicaa as it treats their employees as a family & always appreciative of the efforts made by the employees.
Julius Alexander Bolongaita
Technical Analyst
I have been involved in the Edutech business for over 20 years and before then I studied Business Information Technology at Anglia Ruskin University. I have been at Applicaa for over 2 years and during that time I have supported many schools and colleges with their Admissions+ Cloud MIS integration and am currently helping Independent Schools with their SIMS integration.
Andrew Bradnock
Lead Technician – Independent Schools
I am a full-stack web developer since 2012. I joined Applicaa in July 2020 to work on developing, and maintaining application features as well as ensuring the system’s performance and stability. Having been through a few Enrolment weeks, and seeing the application becoming better and better over the years, I have the motivations to help the business to go to the next level.
Huy Bui
Ruby on Rails Developer
I am Janine, my role is SDR at Applicaa focusing on the North of the UK reaching out to schools and telling them about the amazing Applicaa platform and how we can make life easier. My career has always been in sales in some very challenging sectors but I love the education sector. My favorite part is talking to people cause I am really good at it. Oh and glitter makes everything better.
Janine Jackson-Brown
Senior SDR
My name is Paul and I am a Support Technician, within the Success team. I’ve been working here for almost 4 months and I enjoy helping the schools with their issues by giving guidelines and procedures on how to resolve them. It’s great to be part of the team as we always help each other when it comes to giving a resolution to the school and was able to share my own ideas that may help the team. I would say that I’m very fortunate when it comes to our team with amazing people to get easy along with.
Paul Cabalan
Support Technician
Hi, I joined Applicaa as part of Data Team. Together with Dario, we help organize and collate data needed to make sure our products reach as many schools as possible. I love that although I belong to the team whose working only from the background, Applicaa never fails to make us feel and see the importance of the work that we do here. No effort is left unnoticed.
Here at Applicaa, we have amazing managers and team members who are dedicated to give their very best. Although we are working remotely and are from different parts of the globe, it is still very clear to us that we all are on a mission to help schools perform their best and give students the best start to their school journey.
Here at Applicaa, we have amazing managers and team members who are dedicated to give their very best. Although we are working remotely and are from different parts of the globe, it is still very clear to us that we all are on a mission to help schools perform their best and give students the best start to their school journey.
Faith Canaria
Data Entry Representative
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Angel Capacio
CS Operations & Data Manager
Hello! I’m Levi Capistrano, one of Applicaa’s customer success managers. I’m tasked to make sure schools are able to use the A+ / B16+ system at its full potential. I also answer support calls when you dial Applicaa’s number and you’re in need of help. At times you may also find me answering emails from tickets that you’ve raised as I can also be assigned to the tech team if need be. I’ve been part of Applicaa since June of this year and I think I’m able to help Applicaa grow as I serve well as an all-around customer service guy who ensures that no process is left unmanned. I’ve grown fond of everyone on the team and everyone is like a family to me, we got each other’s backs and are very glad to be of assistance every time, I think that what’s making me stay, it’s because it’s not only just work but we’re also able to help schools have an easier time managing students, applications and enrolments.
Levi Capistrano
Customer Success Manager
Hi, I’m Leovie, Customer Success Manager from the Success Team. I have been part of the team since March 2022. My role is to ensure that every school gets the best experience and to provide training and guidance for all my schools using the platform. From day one up to the present Applicaa has honed me toward my goals- Yes! This is where you can find self-growth and self-worth.
Leovie Carandang
Customer Success Manager
Hi! My name is Inah. I’m the Product Marketing Manager at Applicaa. I’ve been with Applicaa for 2 years now and was assigned to customer support, customer success, and currently, the marketing team. My job is to provide product updates by sending customer newsletters and increasing our social media and webinar engagement. I’m also creating social graphics for our social media platforms. I enjoy learning new stuff and hanging out with my friends on the weekends.
Inah Carlos
Personal Operations Assistant
My name is Matthew Carpenter. I am an SDR for Applicaa. I have 28 years of working in sales, telesales, and telemarketing on an on/off basis and 21 years of solid experience. I have worked in education sales across a 10-year period beginning with my time at PS Financials which was later taken over by Iris. As a father of four, education is important to me.
Matthew Carpenter
Junior Sales Executive
I joined Applicaa in January 2022 as a Product Manager, tasked with building new features that make the software ever more useful to our customers. Before working at Applicaa, I have worked in both the IT and Education sectors: In IT I have worked for software developers to help them build and configure systems that are useful for staff, and in the Education sector, I worked as both a teacher of Science & Psychology for 15 years, but also in roles overseeing school MIS systems, exams, timetabling and school network administration. I first met the team at Applicaa when they first launched Admissions+, and my school was an early customer. At the time I was really impressed by how quickly suggestions we made for new features were put into the software by the development team – sometimes practically on the same day, we asked for it. It was this desire to meet the needs of its customers that really impressed me about the team at Applicaa, so when I was offered the chance to actually make even more suggestions for improvements but to get paid to do it, I jumped at the chance! It’s this desire to make changes quickly to the software, and to be as responsive to our customers as we can that really sets our team apart from other suppliers in the Education space – many of whom are extremely slow to adapt and change their software, and seem to have a ‘take it or leave it attitude towards their customers. I love the fact that we read, and take seriously every suggested new feature request. It’s because most of us actually used to work in schools ourselves, we know first-hand what kinds of challenges our customers face, and what is important to you. And making something that is as useful and well-loved as our software is, is really a great job to have.
Jeff Clark
Product Manager
Working in schools is a tough job. Having worked as a School Admin & Admissions Manager for nearly 14 years, predominantly in the primary sector, I left a job I loved to join Applicaa. Having actually used the platform I wanted to share with people like me how it could make their lives easier too. I love organising events because it provides us with the opportunity to get out and about, meet and chat with fellow school colleagues and hear how we can help them achieve their goals.
One of the things that keeps me here is the fabulous people I work with – we are one great team!
One of the things that keeps me here is the fabulous people I work with – we are one great team!
Lucy Clarke
Marketing Manager
Hi, my name is Geoff Corbie. I am a Product Development Manager. I help to influence and define the improvements to Admissions+ for Independent Schools in particular, as well as Bursary+. I have worked in IT and Education all my working life. I joined Applicaa in November 2021. Prior to that, I was working for a large trust of schools that wanted to embrace the vision that Applicaa has and exploit the value that our products offer. I encountered the energy and friendliness of the Applicaa staff firsthand and wanted to be a part of it! Having made the move to the “other side”, I now enjoy the contact I have with school staff and helping them to do their job more efficiently, listening to their ideas and combining them with our own to create better products. It is great being part of a motivated, talented, and forward-thinking team with a common goal to make the best systems for our new and existing customers.
Geoff Corbie
Product Manager
Hi! My name is Elijah, I am part of the Customer Success Team, and I have been with Applicaa since September 6, 2021. As a Support Technician, my main goal is to keep the customers happy and satisfied with the product by providing accurate resolutions to their issues, giving guidelines and procedures, and how to best utilise them.
Applicaa is an ideal company that provides the employee’s a healthy and supportive environment.
Elijah Cruz
Head of Technicians
My name is Lucy Curtis and I am a Customer Success Manager, within the Success team. I’ve been working here for one year and it has gone so quickly! Every day is different and I enjoy meeting with a variety of school staff to help them get the most from their system. It’s great to be part of a team with a shared goal and to be able to say I love my job!
Lucy Curtis
Head of Customer Success
Hello, I’m Guthrie co-founder of Applicaa, with my colleague Tim Dixon, and Managing Director. Tim and I used to work together at Greenford High School in London where he was Head of Sixth Form and we both taught Geography.
What led you to develop Admissions+?
While we were working at Greenford High, we realised that each year, like many other schools, Greenford was losing students after Year 11. Many would stay but others would leave to attend local colleges in the area or to move to other Sixth Forms. The harsh reality at that time was that numbers were down 20-30% in Year 12 which of course has a negative impact on school funding. At this critical stage, no school wants to lose students.
Guthrie Denniston
Co-Founder and CEO of Applicaa
Hi! My name is Arnel. I have been with Applicaa for a year and a half now as one of the Support Technicians within the Customer Success Team. My main role is to resolve customer technical issues or queries, recommend solutions, and guide them through features and functionalities.
It is great to work here where employees’ hard work and contributions are acknowledged and everyone is treated like a valued family.
It is great to work here where employees’ hard work and contributions are acknowledged and everyone is treated like a valued family.
Arnel Dionisio
Customer Success Manager
Harry is an ex-teacher of 7 years who has worked in Kent, Surrey, and internationally in Singapore. Harry joined Applicaa in 2021 where he initially support schools in Surrey and Kent to improve their admissions processes. Working within the team he prides himself on listening to customers to identify their key needs in order to provide the best solutions possible. Having had great success in the South West, Harry was promoted to Regional Manager across the whole of the South of England from Cornwall to Kent where he helped to support some of the largest MATS in the UK. Since September 2022, Harry was promoted to our MAT Partnership and Sales Manager to continue to support the whole MAT rollouts of our many products. Outside of work, Harry is an avid BJJ practitioner who tried to fit in his training between his busy family life with the recent addition of his first child.
Harry Falconer
Head of MAT Enterprise Sales
Hi! I’m Joyce, one of the Customer Success Managers at Applicaa. I’ve been with the company for a little over a year now assisting schools to ensure a convenient & seamless admissions process. I love meeting with equally lovely & passionate individuals and their dedication & hard work inspire me to always give my absolute best. Having stayed as long as I have, I can honestly say that Applica is the best employer I have ever had. People treat each other with an equal amount of respect, employees’ efforts are recognized, and I truly believe that the product makes life easier for educators.
Joyce Ann Gorospe
Customer Success Manager
Applicaa is innovative, market-leading, and passionate about helping schools. I’ve been working in Applicaa for almost 1 year and 4 months. My most significant contribution to Applicaa’s continued growth was by creating, establishing, and growing the Customer Success Team and striving to improve every process for our customers – onboarding, training, ticket resolution, and the Knowledge Base. Bringing the idea for B16+ and seeing it through to market last year, enjoying the success it is having! Contributing ideas and feedback in SLT and always pushing the growth forward.
Amanda Grainger
Customer Success Director
Hello, my name is Katie and I am the Head of Independent and International Sales here at Applicaa. I have been working with UK and International Schools for over 10 years now and joined the Applicaa family back in September 2020. Over the last two years I have helped us grow to over 1000 schools which is largely due to the fantastic products our Dev team have built, the majority of ideas coming directly from schools. The independent schools market is a hugely completive place and our platforms are customisable to help all establishments, whether that be to increase pupil numbers or ensure the right students are coming to your school and getting the help they need. I love being out and about meeting schools and have been lucky to attend a number of conferences already this year, including a fabulous week up in Edinburgh. I hope to see you at an event or on a webinar soon, I will be the one in orange! Katie x
Katie Hullah
Head of Independent and International Sales
Hello, my name is Tony Lockwood, and I am the Chair of Applicaa. I was a teacher for 16 years in the state sector. I became a Head of Science in a secondary school in Nottinghamshire and thoroughly enjoyed my time in school.
What led you to a career in teaching?
I decided to go into teaching because I had a good experience at school myself and particularly enjoyed a range of extra-curricular activities. I decided I wanted to give something back to my own local community and work with young people. During my teaching career, what inspired me most was the feeling that everyone had a chance to make something of their life and that I could try and help to bring that about and to help young people to realise their dreams.
Tony Lockwood
Applicaa Chair
My name is Sang. I’m a full-stack web developer, graduating from university with a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering. I have been working at Applicaa since April 2021. Before joining Applicaa, I worked for a company developing products for Japanese customers. I’d love to use my knowledge and experience to help people solve their needs.
Sang Van Luong
Web Developer
My current position is Head of Windows App at Applicaa, dedicated to Admissions+ application since May 2020. Experiencing more than 9 years with Web & Enterprise Applications, I have gained comprehensive knowledge and expertise in this field to consult the most efficient tech solutions with well-trained business analysis and deployment skills. Before being a software architect, I was honored to be the Leader of the Microsoft Student Partner program (2013-2015) and graduated Bachelor of Engineering at Hanoi University of Science and Technology – the top-notch college in Vietnam (2010 – 2014). I’m in charge of new-function development and UI/UX design for the A+ SIMS App mainly and A+ SIMS Sync App – tech products for Teachers and IT/Data Managers to transfer data between A+ and SIMS. Besides, I’m responsible for supporting any problems in terms of installation, usage, and other computer-related issues in different schools. It’s really an excellent chance for me to experience a global working environment, work directly with other colleagues from various departments and interact with academic organizations for assistance to put A+ into practice, which helps me understand more about the English educational system and people. On the other hand, I have broadened my horizon a lot by testing cutting-edge technologies and applying special features for Edtech products in the developing process.
Hung Manh
Head of Windows Application
I provide a broad range of creative services, including visual idea work, branding, design-for-print, and digital illustration, drawing on my 30 years of expertise in the graphic design field.
My present position at Applicaa entails providing graphic design skills, particularly with regard to the creation of product brochures and other marketing collateral. I’m employed in the marketing division, and I communicate with the marketing director about every project. Since October 2021, I’ve had the pleasure of working at Applicaa.
My responsibility is to assist with the development of Applicaa’s visual branding through excellent layout and captivating picture work, working in tandem with the Marketing and Technical teams. My work has contributed to the development of Applicaa’s visual identity and produced a unified brand that distinguishes it from rivals in the growing Ed-Tec sector.
It is constantly difficult to effectively describe the numerous procedures involved in the system through visual marketing since there are so many new and evolving goods available through the Applicaa platform. In Applicaa, nothing becomes stale or complacent, which promotes continual and gratifying graphic design engagement.
Simon May
Graphic Specialist
This is my journey. I started as a Data Entry Specialist here in Applicaa on the 20th of December 2021. Then after two months, I have been reassigned as Customer Success Support Admin and just last April 2022 I have been a part of the Finance Department which is quite challenging as this is different from when I started. Every day is a learning experience which is what I love about the role that I have now. What’s important is I love helping people and all of us here at Applicaa is doing what we can to ensure a successful company.
Erika Merillo
Finance Officer
Applicaa for me is more than just a business entity. It is an institution of helping schools and students in the best way possible. I’ve been here for 1 year and 4 months already. And I am so proud that I work here. I may not be on the front line, but I made sure that working at the back end, I still serve Applicaa’s mission, and that is supporting our people on the frontline (our RSMs and CSMs). My biggest contribution so far to the company’s growth may be was a faster turnaround time for invoicing and ensuring that our CRM and accounting system do have the same information when it comes to Accounts Receivable matters.
Jaylene Nanol
Finance Manager
I’m Ninh. In the past, I studied physics at the University, but somehow I fell in love with web development and chose to become a web developer. Learning new languages and technologies is what I am passionate about. I joined Applicaa as a member of the Web Development Team. I’m glad to work here and have a chance to use my knowledge to improve a great product.
Le Van Ninh
Web Developer
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Cuong Nguyen
Web Developer
My name is Emma, and my journey with Applicaa started in January 2020. Seeking to grow and to contribute both individually and as a team member, I transitioned from a Graphics Web Designer, providing visual elements to the company’s website and marketing activities to a UI/ UX Designer, who helps to turn Applicaa’s software into user-friendly products for our clients. What has kept me at Applicaa for almost 3 years is the opportunity to wear many hats to become proficient in a lot of different kinds of design. I like the variety and freedom, as well as the control I can oversee my designs. I wanted to solve our teacher’s problems and make sure the solution was beautiful. Also, I must say teamwork at Applicaa plays a big part in the company’s success. With many of us working remotely and internationally, I am very proud that we are doing a great job in cross-function collaboration between the Design team, Developers, Product Managers, and Quality Assurance team from initial discovery research and design concept through the execution of interaction and visual design. What a dream team!
Emma Nguyen
Graphic Designer
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Harry Nguyen
Web Developer
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Hoang Nguyen
Web Developer
My name is Oanh. I’m in a quality assurance team at Applicaa. I have been with Applicaa for 3 years and during that time I do the testing and ensure the quality of our products so that we can give schools the best possible user experience. I’m very happy to be a part of the team with friendly people and we’re here to do our best job to improve Applicaa better and better together.
Oanh Nguyen
Quality Assurance
I am Thien and I am in the Web Development Team, I have a Bachelor of Mathematics and Informatics degree from Ha Noi University of Science, I joined Applicaa as a web developer, helping teachers to solve issues with the system, providing them with exceptional customer experiences.
Thien Nguyen
Web Developer
My name is Trung Nguyen. I am a full-stack web developer since 2012. I joined Applicaa in June 2019 to work on developing and maintaining application features. I have previously worked in many technology companies, almost Japanese companies with the same position. And I am proud to be a member of Applicaa, it is not only a company but also a family. Our first slogan is “Paperless!”, and we did it. We are now transforming school applications with our powerful cloud-based CRM for schools and colleges, used by 1000 schools.
Trung Nguyen
Web Developer
My name is Nadine Payne, I am an SDR for Applicaa, I have extensive sales experience in various roles starting at the tender age of 5 selling poppies! I have recently joined the Applicaa team and love the fact that our Applications have been created by teachers for schools in order to help them streamline their admissions process and I truly feel part of a team.
Nadine Payne
Sales Executive
Hi! I’m Dario. I started working in Applicaa as a Data Manager since December 2021. I graduated at STI Academic Center Lucena, Philippines with a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology. Before working with this company, I am a former Client Acquisition Manager at a BPO company for 4 years.
Dario Peñalosa
Accounts Assistant
My name is Ha, I’m on the Quality Assurance team. I have worked in the Information Technology aspect for more than 4 years and have been working at Applicaa since June 2021. I use my experience and knowledge to ensure the quality of Applicaa product. At Applicaa, I get to work with very friendly people, with a real sense of commitment to the job who are working hard every day to make Applicaa better and better. Hence, I see a positive change every day in Applicaa to become a professional team
Ha Pham
Quality Assurance
Applicaa for me is not just a company, it is like a family where we can work together and play together. It is not just giving me the opportunity to have a perfect work environment but also giving me the chance to meet with great and kind people. I’ve been working here for almost 2 and a half years.
I believe involving in the development of SIMS Sync and SIMS App which allows schools to import student data to their SIMS.net quickly and precisely was the legacy I think I consider to be my most significant contribution to Applicaa’s growth.
Steve Quang
Windows App Developer
Applicaa helps schools manage students more easily. I see that Applica is always trying to improve to make the application better and better, with enthusiastic support to help schools when needed.
I have been working in Applicaa for 20 days. I think the thing that contributes the most to the development of Applicaa is that I always work hard, building features for the application and trying to be as error-free as possible.
Dat Do Quoc
Windows App Developer
I was one of the first employees who joined Applicaa when we only had 1 pilot school back in 2017. The system was very experimental but our small team believed in the idea of paperless Admissions. I helped the schools to understand the importance of a streamline admissions process, we initially started to work with 6th forms across the UK, it was not very easy in the beginning but definitely I enjoyed the journey. I was speaking with multiple schools daily and hearing their thoughts of a better admissions and enrollment process. The system was developed due to great feedback from our customers! We then expanded into the secondary and primary school market. We are keen to share our vision on an efficient and paperless admissions process with all the schools in the UK.
Applicaa has a great ethos and values within the team, the team feels like an extension of my family. I also really enjoy working with school leaders and sharing our vision across all the maintained schools.
Alexia Roumpou
Head of Maintained Schools and Sales Strategy
My name is Noel S. Salapang, I’m one of the Sales Executives here at Applicaa.
I have worked in the BPO industry for 15 years and have been working at Applicaa since April 2022. Before working for a SaaS company, I’ve been into Market Research, Customer Service, Fraud Prevention, and Real Estate.
What made me join Applicaa – A friend of mine, Jaylene, told me a lot of great things about the company and it made me curious. So, I submitted my resume and fortunately got hired.
I was so excited because this is my first time working for an EdTech company; not just an EdTech company but one of the leading EdTech companies in the UK.
I enjoy talking to schools, sharing about how our product can help them streamline their admissions processes, and making their admin tasks and responsibilities a lot easier.
Applicaa is by far the best company that I’ve worked for.
Noel Salapang
Juniors Sales Executive
My name is Mandy and I work at Applicaa as the Head of HR and Operations. Having been an Admissions+ user from a Sixth Form, I watched the product develop into a platform all schools can highly benefit from. I made the decision to join Applicaa and I have never looked back. Since University my interest has always been in technology and how we can use/develop platforms to streamline processes. Applicaa is the perfect fit for me. The Team here at Applicaa has the great work ethic and we are all true believers in the products. I love being part of the innovation here and adding value to the products with my knowledge and experience to help schools. I can honestly say I am very fortunate to work with such amazing people and for a company that wants to make a difference in schools and help streamline several processes.
Mandy Sangha
Head of Account Growth Team
Since joining Applicaa in April I have been surrounded by an incredible team able to support each other’s growth with the platform. I am continuously motivated to improve the service that our customers receive and through this helped put in place a process for MIS Migration, helping customers get their data exported as fully as possible without impacting the parents or students. Being the CSM for Independent & International Schools I am also looking to innovate the process for the customers to provide them with the best experience and support at Applicaa.
Mercedes Surrall
Customer Success Manager
Hi, my name is Happy and I’m a Quality Assurance at Applicaa. I joined Applicaa in September 2021. I have been with the team for more than 1 year working on testing and ensuring the quality of the system, trying to keep it stable, and making some new features to improve it every day. I’m so proud to be a part of Applicaa team and I hope that together we will make it better and better in the future.
Happy Truong
Quality Assurance
Hi! I’m Heinrich, and I’ve been working as a web developer at Applicaa since October 2021. My work include building, maintaining, and administering the website, as well as assuring its performance, responsiveness, and stability. I also work in the marketing team and communicate with the marketing director directly on all projects.
I am delighted to be a part of Applicaa; it is more than a company; it is a family. Because of the ongoing challenge in terms of visual marketing, usability, and web construction, it allows me to polish my talents and generate high-quality work. Applicaa never becomes static or complacent; it continues to innovate and create significant solutions in order to answer emerging challenges.
Heinrich Cloyd Villegas
Frontend Developer
Hello, my name is Phong Vu, and I work with Applicaa as a Product Designer. I have worked for the organization since April 2022. Since I began working at Applicaa, I have had the excellent opportunity to improve the user experience by changing the website and the platform’s design. The supportive and cooperative atmosphere at Applicaa is one of the aspects of my job that I value and am proud of.
Phong Vu
Product Designer
I’m responsible for developing our Applicaa digital platforms to serve the needs of parents, students, admin teams, and teachers by working with our product and development teams. Our product team is tasked with listening to customers, understanding their needs, and interpreting this to create powerful product updates that continue to add value to existing and new jobs. I’ve worked closely with our team from our initial version of Admissions+ to transform it into the complete end-to-end platform it is today – enabling our schools to do all things Admissions & Bursary in one place!
It’s just really satisfying and enjoyable seeing ideas come to life before your eyes. I love the process of solving challenging problems through intuitive product solutions in a space that has a genuine impact. There is significant room for growth both in the product and also market adoption. It’s such an enjoyable to be on – making Applicaa the number 1 Admissions, Marketing & Onboarding Platform!
Antony Wambua
Product Director
Hi, my name is Chris and I’m a Customer Success Manager. I help ensure that schools are set up and have everything they need in place to use the platform successfully. I’m also part of the Support Technician Team who’s responsible for ensuring that support tickets and queries raised by customers are resolved efficiently and quickly as possible and making sure that they get the kind of service experience we want for them. Aside from that, I’m managing the MIS Migration Pipeline to help all schools who wish to change from their current to a new MIS.
I’m so grateful that despite being new in the company (less than a year), I’ve been able to wear different hats and now support several processes.
It is really a pleasure and honor for me to be working with amazing people, and wonderful and generous Bosses who have the same goal; which is to “Champion Seamless and Smooth School Admissions”.
I’m so grateful that despite being new in the company (less than a year), I’ve been able to wear different hats and now support several processes.
It is really a pleasure and honor for me to be working with amazing people, and wonderful and generous Bosses who have the same goal; which is to “Champion Seamless and Smooth School Admissions”.
Christian Zacarias
Customer Success Manager
For me, Applicaa is not just a company but also a family that always cares & will help each other to grow together.
As a Customer Success Manager, I make sure that everything goes well with my school, before, during & after the Admissions Process. I always remind my dear teachers & staff not to hesitate to reach out to me if they have questions as I have this passion to help anyone in need & most importantly maintaining good relationships with clients is also a repeat revenue.
Marielle Zorilla
Customer Success Manager
Hi, I’m Cj, a Support Technician at Applicaa. With nine years of experience in the BPO industry, I’ve honed my skills in assisting customers and addressing their queries effectively. At Applicaa, I’ve found a company that values work-life balance and prioritises the well-being of its employees, making it a perfect fit for me. My mission here is to provide efficient solutions to teachers’ questions, ensuring they have a smooth experience with our products and services.
CJ Acero
Customer Success Manager
I’m Irvin Go serving as a Customer Success Manager at Applicaa. With a background as a healthcare professional, advocate, and educator, I bring innovation, goal-driven focus, and passion to my role. My journey from CSR to Operations Supervisor has equipped me with valuable skills for fostering strong customer relationships. I’m drawn to Applicaa not only for its cutting-edge solutions but also because of its values and mission, aligning perfectly with my commitment to making a meaningful impact in education.
Mark Irvin Go
Customer Success Manager
Hi! I’m Tess, a Customer Success Manager. Through the years I have gained different skills that helped me reach high level of competencies that will help me with my current role. Here at Applicaa, I felt the overwhelming support from my colleagues and even from the management team. They ensure that we can perform at our best to provide excellent support to different schools. I am grateful to be part of Applicaa, with the same advocacy to genuinely help.
Maritess Nayle
Customer Success Manager
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Marianne Zorilla
Support Technician
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Victor Peralta
Support Technician
Hello, I am Will Conolly. Having spent 13 years working in a secondary school fulfilling a number of different roles including PE Teacher, House Master and Assistant Principal, I began working for Applicaa in the summer of 2023. I had become aware of Applicaa and their products as the school I was working at had just started to use Admissions+. It struck me how this product would streamline and improve our admissions processes, which I had been heavily involved in for a number of years. It is great to be able to work for a company who not only have fantastic products, but one which positively impacts school life for both students and staff, cutting down on unnecessary workload so that student outcomes can be prioritised.
Will Conolly
Regional Manager
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Thao Dao
Quality Assurance
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Hannah Vu Ngoc
Quality Assurance
My name is Felix Musango. I am an International Sales Representative for Applicaa, I have extensive experience dealing with schools and school products, having worked as a teacher, a high school principal and a publisher. I recently joined the Applicaa team and I am impressed by the fact that our Applications have been created by teachers in order to help schools streamline their admissions process. I am privileged to be part of a team that helps make school operations more efficient and friendly.
Felix Musango
Sales Representative
I have been actively involved in the education technology (Edtech) sector for over six years, serving both UK and international schools. My journey in this field led me to a significant milestone in June 2023 when I joined the Applicaa family.
What drew me to Applicaa was the company’s innovative approach to tackling administrative challenges within educational institutions. The solutions they offer are not only cutting-edge but also highly effective in alleviating the burdens faced by schools. Moreover, Applicaa’s commitment to creating a family-like environment for both clients and employees struck a chord with me.
With a solid background in the Edtech industry and a deep-seated passion for resolving the distinctive challenges that educational institutions encounter, I am thrilled to be part of the Applicaa team. I am eager to contribute to their mission of streamlining processes and nurturing a supportive environment that benefits schools and educators alike.
What drew me to Applicaa was the company’s innovative approach to tackling administrative challenges within educational institutions. The solutions they offer are not only cutting-edge but also highly effective in alleviating the burdens faced by schools. Moreover, Applicaa’s commitment to creating a family-like environment for both clients and employees struck a chord with me.
With a solid background in the Edtech industry and a deep-seated passion for resolving the distinctive challenges that educational institutions encounter, I am thrilled to be part of the Applicaa team. I am eager to contribute to their mission of streamlining processes and nurturing a supportive environment that benefits schools and educators alike.
Marcus Dux
Account Growth Manager