Multi-discipline CTO with deep experience building and scaling technology teams across startups and Fortune 500 companies.
From founding an ISP in high school to leading digital transformation at tier-1 banks, I've spent 25+ years solving complex
technical challenges at the intersection of software engineering, infrastructure, architecture, and solution design. Currently building
technology advisory practice at Menrva, bringing a hands-on technologist mindset to strategic consulting.
Learning in the open for the OSCP certification - YouTube channel documenting the journey
Security Automation with AI
GitHub coming soon
AI-powered security automation tools and workflows
OpenClaw Skills for Shopify
GitHub coming soon
Shopify integration and automation toolkit
Experience
Partner, Technology Consulting
Menrva Pte Ltd
Aug 2024 - Present
Building technology advisory and professional services practice delivering engagements across tier-1 banks, web3,
property development and VC clients.
Established technology consulting practice within existing professional services firm
Worked as Fractional CTO with range of clients
Built engineering teams with high-touch oversight for urgent client needs
Platform architecture and solutions for web3, construction, FSI and other verticals
Technical due diligence for investment decisions for venture capital clients
Chief Technology Officer
Nikel.com
Jun 2020 - Aug 2024
First technology hire, built and scaled engineering, product and operations team to 40 headcount across Singapore,
Indonesia and Vietnam. Led platform architecture, delivered 4 MVPs in 6 months and completed full platform build
within 18 months as first ThoughtMachine Vault customer in ASEAN.
Member of executive team driving culture, hiring, fundraising, and company governance
Architected and delivered complete digital credit platform from zero to production
Built engineering, quality assurance, product, and operations teams across 3 countries
Owned all solution and architecture design, adopting novel tech such as temporal.io
Established internal delivery practice for ThoughtMachine Vault core banking implementation
Achieved Big 4 banking security/compliance requirements and OJK sandbox enrollment
Led ISO27001 preparation and certification process
Zero-to-one ownership of anti-fraud solution for Indonesia's largest payment switching provider (expected ARR $10M+)
Principal Solution Architect / Transformation Lead
Amazon Web Services
Oct 2016 - Jun 2020
Shaped large-scale transformation proposals ($100M+ value) advising C-suite on digital strategy and 5-year roadmaps.
Served as trusted advisor to FSI/Telco CTO/CIOs across ASEAN on cloud architecture, security and regulatory engagement.
Developed digital transformation roadmaps spanning technology, culture, and organizational change
Trusted advisor to largest FSI and Telco customers in ASEAN region at CTO/CIO level
Solution architecture for bespoke cloud projects through broad enterprise cloud adoption
Security SME for cloud solutions, represented AWS with regional regulators (BNM, MAS, OJK, SBV)
Accredited Bar Raiser evaluating 250+ candidates to maintain hiring standards
AWS-accredited public speaker at industry events and customer conferences
Vice President, APAC Technology
JPMorgan Chase
Mar 2015 - Oct 2016
Led APAC resiliency management program, improving compliance from 80% to 96% (best on record).
Global project owner for Dodd-Frank regulatory compliance driving 2015 objectives.
Oversaw resiliency management program across APAC Corporate Investment Bank
Managed internal audits and regulatory inspections with no issues found, all rated satisfactory
Planned and executed regional production readiness for major client transactions (Japan Post IPO)
Advised production and development teams on technology resiliency architecture best practices
Senior Manager & Engineering Leader
Standard Chartered Bank
Aug 2010 - Mar 2015
Defined architecture best practices and operational models across Financial Markets Technology ($90M budget).
Led multi-geo development teams delivering change management, monitoring and capacity management toolsets.
Member of global governance forums including Global Architecture Forum and FM Technology Council
Crash team leader for high-severity incidents working with group executives
Developed toolsets for change management workflow, MIS, business communication, and capacity management
Led multi-geography development teams with people management, mentoring, and coaching responsibilities
Delivered Service Improvement Plan management framework for Financial Markets business
Earlier Career Highlights
1997 - 2010
GHD Pty Ltd (2006-2010): Led global infrastructure team managing 100+ sites across 20 countries; delivered $5M data centre consolidation
Technocash Inc (1999-2003): Employee #1, built payment platform integrated with major Australian e-commerce sites and 5,000+ physical outlets
FLUX Internet (1997-1999): Founded ISP during high school, operated dial-in service from family home
