Meet the Team
Our people are an investment—and the people you hire should be one of yours, too. To get the best talent, an organization should be prepared to give them the environment and tools they need to thrive. We make it our goal to help you on both aspects so we can make a positive social impact while we strategize for the long-term growth of your business. We offer solutions and services that are tailored to your needs and challenges.
The nXscale
Core Team
PAT ERICK BUNA
Chief Executive Officer
As the CEO, he manages the overall direction of the company. Pat has a track record that spans both startups and large corporations. In his downtime, he tends to his vegetable farm in Batangas.
KEI SAN PABLO-MERCADO
Chairperson & Advisor
As the Board Chairperson, she oversees the overall direction of the company and provides insights regarding strategy. Kei has a track record of building tech unicorns, having worked as a Country Head for Canva and SafetyCulture. In her free time, you can catch her on the beach getting some tan.
JOAN APRIL VALLEJO
Co-founder & Head of People
As Head of People, Joan makes sure that there’s no shortage of talent for nXscale clients. She also ensures that both clients and applicants have the best experience —always. In between all this, Joan still finds time to look after her two sons and bake scrumptious pastries.
ALEXIS DELA CRUZ
Head of Communications
As the Head of Communications, he is responsible for planning and executing a cohesive branding and communications strategy. Alex has worked in a variety of industries, working as a content creator, editor, and SEO specialist for more than a decade. He was head of the SEO team at SafetyCulture before joining nXscale.
MAJORIE ANN VELASQUEZ
Commercial Accountant
As the Commercial Accountant, she is in charge of the financial operations of the organization, including the team’s compensation and benefits. Maj has worked in one of the Big 4 accounting firms and a local agritech startup. She is a certified Belieber so don’t be surprised if you hear her singing one of JBieber’s new tracks.
CHERRY DE CASTRO
People Operations Specialist
As a People Operations Specialist,she is responsible for nXscale’s end-to-end recruitment efforts. Cherry has worked in BPO-Operations, RPO, and career adviser, leading to her interest in the various facets of HR. Outside working hours, you can find Cherry binge-watching medieval fantasy films, biopics, and documentaries.
LARA TRISA MARTIN
Talent Acquisition Specialist
As the Talent Acquisition Specialist, Lara seeks and taps talents across the Filipino market and aligns them with the client’s hiring needs. She has been in the industry for 9 years, working for BPO and Shared Service Center. When she’s not wearing her recruiter hat, she’s out trying new experiences and places across the metro.
RODLY ANNE RICAFORT
Digital Marketing Associate
As nXscale’s trusty digital marketing maven, Rodly brings her creative spirit to the company’s marketing and social media campaigns, ensuring catchy and engaging content. She also assists in administrative tasks and helps the team focus by ensuring that nothing falls between the cracks. Rodly loves fashion, art, photography, and of course, food.
