Stephanie
Caragos.
President & CEO, Syntactics, Inc. | IT & Business Consultant
Over two decades leading digital strategy for Philippine, US, Australian, UAE and European businesses and SMEs, from systems design and database architecture to digital marketing, SEO/AEO/GEO, and cloud-based platforms.
The Architect of
Digital Ecosystems.
Stephanie Caragos founded Syntactics, Inc. in 2000 and has run it since as President and CEO. The company is based in Cagayan de Oro and has operated for 26 years, offering digital marketing, web development, SEO, and custom software services. She started with a background in systems analysis — she graduated Top 5 from Xavier University's Information Management program in 2000 and spent the years before founding Syntactics doing software development and IT consultancy work.
In 2008, she founded letIThelp.org, a social enterprise that trained unemployed young Filipinos in IT skills and matched them with job opportunities. The program was included in Microsoft's Young World Rising executive book series. That same year, she was selected as one of 10 fellows for the Young Social Entrepreneur Initiative in Kuala Lumpur. In 2017, she co-founded Syntactics PINK with Pam Salon, which runs free IT events and coding training specifically for women.
In 2016, she was selected for the Eisenhower Multi-Nation Fellowship, a 7-week program in the United States, and received the Douglas Dillon Fellow Award that year. She served as National President of the ICT Confederation of the Philippines in 2017. She served as President of the Rotary Club of Cagayan de Oro East Urban for Rotary Year 2025–2026, during which the club received the highest district distinction and the Rotary International Club Excellence Award. She currently serves as President of the CDO ICT Business Council, Board Trustee of Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan, and Board Trustee of the Eisenhower Fellows Association of the Philippines.
Fellowships
Board & Officer Roles
Academic & Credentials
B.S. Information Management, Xavier University, Ateneo de Cagayan (Top 5, Batch 2000)
Data Protection Officer Certification, NADPOP, 2019
Digital Champions Programme, Singapore, APMSME Trade Coalition, 2018
Customer Management and Data Analytics, Asian Productivity Organization, Singapore, 2022
Civil Service Eligible
Languages
Four Pillars of
Executive Impact.
Digital Transformation
Over two decades leading digital strategy for Philippine businesses and SMEs, from systems design and database architecture to digital marketing, SEO, and cloud-based platforms.
Ethical Leadership
Co-founded Syntactics PINK in 2017, which runs free IT training for women, and letIThelp.org in 2008, focused on youth employment in tech. Both are active. The letIThelp.org model was included in a Microsoft Executive Leadership Series book.
Operational Excellence
26 years of executive operational leadership, spanning financial decision-making and team development to OKR implementation, LEAN methodology, and productivity systems.
Tech Advocacy
Served as National President of the ICT Confederation of the Philippines in 2017. Currently President of the CDO ICT Business Council. Speaks on 24 documented topic areas ranging from digital marketing and OKRs to social entrepreneurship and ICT policy.
Fields of Expertise
A Career Built on
Impact, Not Just Output.
Stephanie began her career as a systems analyst and university instructor before founding Syntactics in 2000. Since then she has held leadership positions across the private sector, ICT advocacy, and civil society — often simultaneously.
Co-Founder
Salcara Ventures, Inc.
Co-Founder
Syntactics PINK (Promoting Innovation, Networking and Knowledge for Women) — co-founded with Pam Salon
Founder, President & CEO
Syntactics, Inc.
Founder & Chair
letIThelp.org
Systems Analyst
Talimio, Caragos-Talimio & Associates, CPAs
Director
Pinoy Global BPO Services, Inc.
Proprietor & Systems Design Head
EBS Accounting Software Solutions
Instructor
Xavier University, Information Management Department
Assistant Manager
Rosalinda's Pawnshop & Jewellery
Speaking Topics: 24 Areas
Awards &
Recognition.
Excellence in Leadership Award
Rotary District 3870, 2025–2026. The coveted district leadership distinction, received as Club President of Rotary Club of Cagayan de Oro East Urban.
Platinum Club Performance Award — #1 in District
Rotary District 3870, 2025–2026. The club placed #1 in the district as a Platinum awardee for overall club performance under her presidency.
Diamond Prestige Award — Top 2 in District
Rotary District 3870, 2025–2026. Club ranked in the top 2 in the district for the Diamond Prestige Award.
Douglas Dillon Fellow Award
Named award from Eisenhower Fellowships, 2016. Given to select fellows from the Multi-Nation Program.
IBPAP Flare Award
Received in 2017 on behalf of the National ICT Confederation of the Philippines, during her year as national president.
CDO ICT Champion Award
Awarded at the first CDO ICT Business Council Awards in December 2014, presented by CDO ICT Business Council, DTI, DOST ICTO, and the CDO local government.
DOLE Regional Productivity Award
2011 Regional Tripartite Productivity Award for Region X, received as President and CEO of Syntactics, Inc.
ASEAN SME Executive Training, South Korea
One of 5 Filipinos selected for the ASEAN SME executive training program.
MSME Regional Award
DTI regional award received by Syntactics, Inc.
Digitalfilipino.com Web Awards
Corporate category recognition in 2007 and again in 2008, as President and CEO of Syntactics, Inc.
Best in Software Development
Special Academic Award, Xavier University, 2000.
Co-curricular Organization of the Year
Received as president of the Ateneo Information Management Society, Xavier University.
Most Outstanding Rotary Youth Exchange Student
District 4810, Argentina, 1994–1995.
Featured in 'Young World Rising'
Microsoft Executive Leadership Series book. Included for the implementation of letIThelp.org as a social enterprise model.
Organizations & Affiliations
Open to
Strategic Conversations.
Relevant inquiries include executive consulting, ICT advocacy, speaking engagements across her 24 topic areas, and partnerships related to social entrepreneurship or women in tech. Response time varies depending on current commitments.