Asec. Marcelino Veloso III is a multifaceted professional with a diverse background that combines legal expertise, technical acumen, and entrepreneurial spirit. A graduate of UP College of Law, Asec. Veloso also holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the University of the Philippines and attended the Philippine Science High School. Prior to his public service role, Asec. Veloso worked extensively in digital policy-making, web development, data engineering, and technology consulting, which honed his ability to bridge complex legal and technological frameworks.

As the founder of Apptitude, an ed-tech startup now utilized by legal professionals based on guidelines from the Supreme Court, Asec. Veloso has effectively merged his skills in coding and law. This endeavor is just one of several; Asec. Veloso has developed other legal research tools like republicact.com and citelaws.com, resources widely valued for their user-friendly approach to Philippine legal statutes and citations.

In addition to his entrepreneurial pursuits, Asec. Veloso serves as the chair of the Legal Tech Philippines Association, Inc., promoting legal tech innovation and supporting the local community of legal professionals. As an avid writer, he has contributed insightful papers on topics such as telecom policy, remote notarization, and virtual property rights, advancing thought leadership in areas where law and technology intersect.

With over a decade of experience managing projects for marquee clients like San Miguel Corporation and AsiaLink Financing, Veloso’s expertise spans project management, legal research, practice management, and regulatory compliance.