Meet Our Team

"Meet the dedicated officers of the Society of Filipino Engineers in BC — your trusted source of guidance and support in navigating the path to engineering practice in British Columbia. United in service, committed to your success."

  • Michael De Guzman, P.Eng., LEED AP, C.E.M.

    PRESIDENT

    Mike is a Commissioning Engineer at KD Engineering with a background in Mechanical Engineering. His project portfolio includes commissioning work for hospitals, schools, district energy systems, residential buildings, office buildings, etc. As a Professional Engineer, he aims to leverage his expertise in HVAC and Building Systems to foster a safe, sustainable and energy-efficient built environment.

  • Alvin Aggari, P.Eng.

    VICE PRESIDENT

    Alvin is a Reliability Engineer at Veolia North America with a background in Mechanical Engineering. With 15 years of engineering experience; Alvin had the opportunity to work across power generation, clean energy, manufacturing, and other utility sectors.

  • Louthella Pechangco, EIT

    TREASURER

    Lou is a Mechanical Engineer-in-Training at Optimil Machinery Inc. with a background in Mechanical Engineering. Specializing in log and board systems for sawmills, she creates detailed design and makes revisions as needed to optimize performance while meeting all safety and operational standards. Additionally, she thoroughly reviews the parts manual to guarantee accuracy for service and maintenance, ensuring seamless operations.

  • Sherwin Paul Solomon, P.Eng.

    SECRETARY

    Sherwin Solomon is a Mechanical Project Engineer and Pilot Plant Manager at NORAM Electrolysis Systems Inc., with over a decade of experience in mechanical and energy projects across various industries. He excels in technical design, regulatory compliance, and project management, driving cross-functional collaboration and optimizing workflows from feasibility to commissioning.

  • Len Josel Arsenue, B.Eng.

    BOARD OF DIRECTOR - MEMBERSHIP

    Len is an Application Engineering Designer at Garaventa Lift with a background in Mechanical Engineering. He aims to be a subject matter expert in mechanical design and product development.

  • Leah Marisse Mandanas, B.Eng.

    BOARD OF DIRECTOR - SPONSORSHIP

    Leah is a Junior Project Manager at RDM Enterprises with a background in Civil Engineering. Leah is commitment to excellence and efficiency ensures that projects are completed on time and to the highest standards.

  • Diosdado Mendoza, P.Eng., MBA, PMP, PEE

    BOARD OF DIRECTOR - EDUCATION

    Diosdado is a Professional Electrical Engineer both in PH and BC, a Red Seal Journeyman, certified Project Management Professional and holds MBA. He is serving as a site Project Engineer at Woodfibre Management Ltd., he brings over 30 years of experience in electrical design and project management. He is passionate about supporting fellow FIlipino aspiring to become P.Eng.

  • Mhel Mar Buzon, P.Eng., P.E., PMP

    BOARD OF DIRECTOR - MENTORSHIP

    Mhel is a Project Engineer at Vancouver Airport Authority with a background in Mechanical Engineering. He is a Professional Engineer that serves as an owner's Project Manager within YVR's Engineering Projects Department. He is responsible to deliver projects by managing consultants and contractors that design and construct capital projects included in YVR's Roadmap to Net Zero Program.

  • Marvin dela Cruz, P.Eng.

    BOARD OF DIRECTOR - EVENTS

    Marvin is a Senior Project Manager at Hall Mechanical with a background in Mechanical Engineering. As a Professional Engineer, he provides technical expertise to owners, general and mechanical contractors with a primary focus on safety, sustainability, quality, and profitability.

  • Balthazar Balerite, B.Eng.

    BOARD OF DIRECTOR - OPERATIONS

    Bob is a Junior Engineering Professional at CIMA+, contributing to infrastructure and telecommunications projects with a focus on innovation and sustainable design. He brings extensive experience from the Philippines, where he worked with major telecom companies on nationwide projects involving fiber network planning, telecom system design, and operations and maintenance. His background also includes supporting large-scale developments such as commercial buildings and data centers.

  • Jay-ar Unciano, EIT

    BOARD OF DIRECTOR - MARKETING

    Jay is an Operations Subject Matter Expert at HTEC with a background in Mechanical Engineering. Jay assess and evaluate the performance and constraints of hydrogen station operations of HTEC, the pioneer in the development of hydrogen technologies.

  • Rex Gonzales, B. Eng., MBA, PMP

    BOARD OF DIRECTOR

    Rex is an Industrial Engineer with 20+ years of experience in manufacturing, facility design, supply chain, and business development. He has led major projects in ERP/CRM implementation, operations expansion, and process optimization across clean tech, logistics, and semiconductor sectors. Passionate about building high-performing teams and driving continuous improvement, he delivers measurable results in quality, productivity, and efficiency.