| + ㅤAbout Cio!ㅤ • Posted : 1:43 PM |
| . . . Vincencio Cillian De Vera was born in Los Angeles, California, into a life shaped by both structure and artistry. His father, a Filipino-American senior software engineer at a well-known technology company, built his career on precision and innovation, while his mother, a Korean-American chef recognized in South Korea’s culinary scene, was known for her discipline and refined craft. Raised between Filipino warmth, Korean restraint, and American independence, Florencio grew up adaptable and composed, often preferring quiet observation over attention. Even early on, he found comfort in systems and logic, drawn to the unseen architecture of the digital world. |
| . . . After graduating high school, he moved to South Korea to attend Yonsei University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology majoring in Cybersecurity. The experience refined his discipline and sharpened his focus, shaping him into someone deliberate and controlled in both thought and action. Now part of the cybersecurity team of a prominent technology company operating across Asia, his work brings him between South Korea and the Philippines, managing digital threats and safeguarding systems. Despite the demands of his role, his lifestyle remains flexible, allowing him to work from home, cafés, or quiet library spaces. |
| . . . Those close to him call him Cio, a name that belongs to a softer, more unguarded side of him. Though naturally reserved and observant, he becomes unexpectedly warm and talkative in the right company, revealing a quiet humor that contrasts his usual composure. |
| . . . Outside of work, Cio is deeply drawn to the beauty of art in all its forms, lingering in moments others might overlook. Still, he carries a quiet uncertainty, unsure whether he is meant only to appreciate such beauty or if he is capable of creating something of his own. |
