David L. Almirol Jr., a UC alumnus of BS Computer Science Batch 2001, is a 2020 Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) honoree for Science Technology and Engineering. Presently, he is the CEO and founder of Multisys Technologies Corporation, a software engineering solutions firm that aims to provide wide-range, cost-effective, and full-scale service to tailor-fit and empower business.

(From Inquirer.net) “This year’s theme Pilipino: Tagumpay Natin ang Galing Mo has brought out great honorees in this year’s search. TOYM recognizes these seven exemplary individuals who, beyond concern, have brought service to others, beyond their talent exuded excellence, beyond their position shone leadership and beyond their achievement have grown greatness. The honorees are true models of exceptional young Filipinos worth emulating by the young generation and the nation in general,” JCI Philippines and TOYM Foundation said as they announced the awardees on Saturday.

Once employed as a janitor, Almirol literally worked his way through homelessness and bankruptcy to make his mark as an IT entrepreneur. The result was Multisys, a ready-to-use software and technology company that now caters to 40 million Filipinos and offers more than 20 solutions ranging from big data analytics to points-of-sale systems. Almirol’s venture eventually got an investment from telecom giant PLDT and is still evolving to become a full-scale digital services provider.