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Over three decades of Experience in IT Operations, team leadership-Team Building, IT planning & Project Management in Education, Gaming, Hotel Operations-Hospitality/Cruise Ships and Manufacturing Industry. Strong professional with a Bachelor of Comp Sc (Hons) focused on Computer Science (Management) from University Sains Malaysia.More than 30 years’ experience in management and implementation of large-scale IT installations in various industries education, Gaming-Hospitality(hotel/casino/resort/cruise), manufacturing. Regional APAC IT and CIO roles with enterprise experience, leads team-based IT projects, help org achieving operational excellence, championing IT as enabler in a MNC multi-platform environment primarily in area of deliverables in IT infrastructure, enterprise business application deployment, business process alignment and support services.I have a proven track record in leading digital transformation projects and managing strategic IT matters. I have been instrumental in setting up and operationalize Fleet wide Cruise Ships IT Ops & Enterprise-Campus wide IT infrastructure, operations, and services. Extensive experience in the Education & Gaming / Hotel Ops sector, with a focus on digital transformation and IT management.My expertise lies in steering strategic IT programs, budget admin & vendor mgt and fostering cross-team collaboration. My mission is to drive technology as a key enabler, optimizing operations and enhancing educational experiences. At the core, my focus has been on implementing comprehensive IT infrastructures and deploying enterprise business applications tailored to the unique business needs. Companies has benefited from my hands-on leadership in aligning business processes and technology, supported by certifications in Design Thinking and CyberSecurity. I thrive in environments that demand stakeholder engagement and teamwork, and I am committed to continual learning, as evidenced by my recent Entrepreneur Masterclass. Our IT projects have not only achieved operational excellence but have also laid the groundwork for scalable growth and innovation.Dynamic, self-motivated, and able to work independently. Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills.Committed to professional growth and continuous learning.Love working with passionate people and sharing learning experiences. Likes traveling, movies and 80s music. Like to update myself, learning new or latest internet/digital marketing strategies. Lastly my simple motto "it's kind of fun to do the never tried or never done before or simply the impossible!

Listed skills include Program Management, Management, Project Management, Management Consulting, and 21 others.