Doctorate in Information Technology (On-Going)
2025 – PresentDe La Salle University
Curriculum Vitae
Christian TerrenceEsguerra
Web Developer · Game Developer · Multimedia Artist · Educator
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Educator, creative technologist, and doctoral student in Information Technology with a decade of university-level teaching across computer science, game development, game art and design, UI/UX, digital painting, and game audio. Skilled at translating complex theory into hands-on, production-grounded instruction that builds real creative and technical skills, with a consistent focus on meaningful player experience and human-centered design.
Currently Technical Director and co-founder of Tassilo Digital, a Metro Manila–based studio delivering web, eLearning, and game development for academic and organizational clients. Brings active industry practice into the classroom: backend architecture, applied game production, and digital platform implementation, and is comfortable bridging technical and non-technical stakeholders, whether guiding students through creative constraints or shaping client projects from concept to production. Known for rigorous, design-sensitive work delivered under tight timelines across both academic and professional contexts.
Educational Background
Master of Science in Computer Science
2015 – 2018De La Salle University
Thesis: “Exploring Photorealistic Rendering for Mixed Reality on Mobile Devices”
BS Computer Science, major in Instructional Systems Technology
2009 – 2013De La Salle University
Thesis: “Role-playing Game on Affective Learning of Philippine Nationalism for Grade 7 Students”
Work Experience
Technical Director & Co-Founder
2026 – PresentTassilo Digital
- Leads backend architecture, product direction, and platform delivery for web, eLearning, and game development projects
- Directs client engagements across academic and organizational sectors, from concept through production deployment
- Builds and mentors a small production team across technical and creative disciplines
Associate Lecturer
2022 – 2026Dept. of Software Technology, College of Computer Studies, De La Salle University
- Taught undergraduate courses across computer science and creative technology
- Mentored and paneled undergraduate thesis research
- Contributed to curriculum development and instructional materials
Faculty
2022College of Technology, Lyceum of the Philippines University
- Taught undergraduate courses; contributed to curriculum planning and instructional materials
Educational Technologist
2021 – 2022DRLD Project, De La Salle University
- Produced educational videos, hand-painted digital assets, music, sound effects, and voice-over
- Created animated short videos and visual effects for learning materials
Assistant Professor
2018 – 2021Dept. of Software Technology, College of Computer Studies, De La Salle University
- Taught undergraduate courses; mentored and paneled thesis research
- Contributed to curriculum development and conducted academic research
Senior Programmer
2015 – 2017Academic Support for Instructional Services & Technology, De La Salle University
- Developed instructional software and the office website
- Designed and delivered training programs, seminars, and workshops
- Oversaw technical support for university-wide learning management systems
Associate Software Engineer
2013 – 2015Accenture, Inc.
- Developed front-end web solutions and managed code deployment for the Accenture website
- Monitored website server performance
Game Developer
2012Nerdidea.com Startup
- Developed mobile games with Adobe Flash
Research Publications
Simulating Culture in Manila During the 19th Century Through Virtual Reality 360 for Grade 7 Students
C.D.P. Guzman, C.A. Rafanan, P.B.J.S. Sy, A.L.F. Yabut, C.T.B. Esguerra · 2020
Utilizing Affective Learning and Aesthetic Emotions in Designing a Serious Game to Create Awareness on Mental Health Conditions
N.A.M.J. Sales, C.D. Cresencio, L.C. Villagantol, J.J. Castro, C.A. Medina, C.T.B. Esguerra · 2019
Towards Photorealistic Rendering for Mixed Reality on Mobile Devices
C.T.B. Esguerra · 2018
Intervention Strategies Leveraging Learning Record Store Using Experience API in an Affective Learning Role-Playing Game
C.T.B. Esguerra, A.B. Borra · 2018
Game for Learning: An Application of Tin Can API and Learning Record Store
C.T.B. Esguerra, A.B. Borra · 2018
Bayani: A Role-Playing Game on Nationalism
C.T.B. Esguerra, I.C. Tabora · 2013
Skills & Competencies
Web Development & Digital Platforms
- Website planning, overhaul/migration strategy, and platform maintenance
- Information architecture and UX cleanup for content-heavy sites
- Membership / portal-driven sites and stakeholder-facing web operations
- Email & newsletter deliverability troubleshooting and configuration
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
- PHP
- WordPress
- MemberPress
Game Development (Design + Production)
- Game mechanics design and prototyping
- Narrative- and worldbuilding-driven game concept development
- 2D / HD-2D production planning and art-to-engine workflow
- Vertical slice planning and iteration
- C# (Unity)
- Unity URP
Game Art, Digital Art & Visual Development
- Visual development for game worlds and characters
- Full-scene environment art direction and painting-led workflows
- Lighting and environment rendering practice
- Adobe Photoshop
- Procreate
- Blender
Teaching, Curriculum Design & Mentoring
- University-level teaching across computer science and creative-tech domains
- Course coordination, syllabus revision, outcomes-based lesson planning
- Assessment design (rubrics, structured activities, peer review)
- Coaching students through creative confidence, deadlines, and production constraints
- Advising thesis projects and facilitating intervention discussions when needed
Courses Taught
- Web Application Development
- Game Development / Game Art Development
- UI/UX
- Digital Painting
- Game Audio Design
- Drawing Foundations
- Game Concept Art
- Computer Game Theory (Game Studies)
- Linear Algebra
- Computer Graphics
- Object-Oriented Programming
- 3D Rendering
- Game Narratives (Storytelling)
- Art Studies and History
- Foundations of Programming
Course descriptions are on the teaching page.
Seminars Conducted
- Digital Painting Workshop — De La Salle University (2024)
- CGArts Review Course — De La Salle University (2021)
- Augmented Reality in the Classroom — University of the Philippines, Los Baños (2018)
Professional Development
- CGArts Certified Instructor
- Unity Certified Developer
Seminars in:
- Instructional Design
- Educational Technology
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Leadership & Training
- Game Development
- Game Design
- Curriculum Development
Interests
- Digital painting and creative media production
- Game development
- Songwriting and music production
References
- Dr. Rafael Cabredo — De La Salle University
- Dr. Conrado Ruiz — De La Salle University
- Dr. Jazmin Llana — Performance Studies international
- Ms. Mary Grace Orquiza — GrayMatters Psychological & Consultancy, Inc.
Contact details for references are available in the PDF or on request.