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Australia

Global

As Director at Kuro Solutions, a consultancy spearheading digital transformation and system integration, I led strategic initiatives to modernize technology infrastructures across diverse industries. My focus was on understanding client needs, assessing current technologies, and crafting forward-thinking strategies to enhance operational efficiency and scalability through cloud transformation, system integration, and automation.Key Responsibilities:Strategic Planning: Developed and implemented technology strategies that align with company goals and client expectations, focusing on modernizing tech stacks to drive business agility and growth.Technology Integration: Spearheaded the integration of various technologies such as Zoho CRM, Shopify, diverse accounting systems, Power BI, mobile apps, various CMS platforms, and onsite POS systems, enhancing business operations and customer interactions.Cloud Solutions: Led comprehensive cloud transformation initiatives, utilizing Azure to host infrastructure and microservices, significantly improving system reliability and scalability.Technical Innovations:Node.js Implementation: Facilitated all technology integrations using Node.js, ensuring seamless connectivity and enhanced functionality across platforms.Analytics Enhancement: Utilized tools like New Relic, Google Analytics, and Azure Monitor to advance metrics and analytics capabilities, providing deeper insights into system performance and user engagement.Through a deep understanding of digital technology, I have kickstarted Kuro Solutions to become a presence in delivering customized solutions that meet the complex demands of modern businesses, setting new standards for innovation and efficiency in digital transformations.

Sydney, Australia

In my role as Digital Technical Lead at Canon Australia, I steered the digital transformation of our eCommerce operations, achieving significant enhancements in system performance and operational efficiency, impacting the company's bottom line.Key Responsibilities:Leadership: Led a talented team of developers managing major eCommerce platforms, focusing on performance enhancements and strategic cost reductions.Innovation in Operations: Implemented strategic microservices using Laravel, overhauled JIRA workflows reducing meeting times significantly, and optimized developer operations by aligning tasks with individual strengths.Technical Solutions: Engineered advanced technical solutions using PHP, React, and Azure tools, significantly boosting customer engagement and operational streamlining.Cloud Transformation: Directed a comprehensive Azure migration, establishing scalable systems and significantly reducing operational costs. Successfully integrated Kubernetes, Azure Functions, and API Management Services based on Microsoft’s best practices.Major Achievements:Azure Cloud Transformation: Championed the migration of critical applications to the cloud, substantially cutting infrastructure costs and enhancing system reliability and performance.Operational Excellence: Achieved a dramatic reduction in developer overhead, improved deployment processes resulting in extended periods of error-free operations, and enhanced DevOps practices.Cost Management: Conducted detailed cost-benefit analyses that forecasted substantial savings over subsequent years.Team Development and Recognition: Mentored a growing technical team, leading to our winning the Canon Shogun Award in 2019 for high achievement.My tenure at Canon Australia was marked by a commitment to technological excellence and leadership in digital transformation, driving substantial efficiency gains and setting new benchmarks in operational effectiveness.

Sydney, Australia

In my tenure at Frost Collective, a conglomerate of specialized agencies from graphic design to digital solutions, I played a crucial role in enhancing our digital capabilities, positioning us at the forefront of the design industry.Key Responsibilities:Innovation and Leadership: Spearheaded initiatives to elevate our digital development capabilities, significantly enhancing the agency’s presence within the digital sector of the design industry.Technical Strategy: Pioneered and refined development procedures and life cycles, ensuring streamlined project delivery and maintaining our competitive edge with bespoke technical solutions.Pre-sales and Planning: Played a pivotal role in pre-sales stages, skillfully balancing design quality, technical innovation, and budget constraints to secure client commitments.Team Development: Strategically expanded the development team, recruiting top-tier talent that brought about transformative increases in innovation and operational efficiency.Major Achievements:Operational Stability: Successfully navigated the agency through a critical transitional phase, retaining key clients and maintaining robust operational stability.Key Projects Leadership: Directed high-impact projects for prestigious clients including BridgeClimb Sydney, Good Design Australia, Skyrail, and major educational institutions like the University of Sydney and University of Wollongong.During my role at Frost Collective, I not only focused on technical leadership but also on fostering a culture of innovation and excellence, driving the agency to new heights in the digital realm.

Hong Kong

As Production Director at Smart Drop, a leading web development vendor in Hong Kong, I led a team of 20+ DevOps developers and spearheaded multiple pioneering projects that significantly elevated the company’s market position.Key Responsibilities:Project Leadership: Managed multiple high-stakes projects concurrently, utilizing Agile methodologies and Scrum frameworks to ensure timely and efficient delivery.Strategic Expansion: Played a pivotal role in establishing and operationalizing the Cebu office, including training management personnel to extend our operational capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region.Client Engagement: Acted as the principal client-facing lead for partnerships spanning the US, EU, Asia, China, and Australia, leveraging tools like JIRA and Confluence to enhance project coordination and communication.Major Achievements:Technological Innovation: Championed the integration of advanced technologies such as Node.js, Angular, React, and AWS Lambda, leading initiatives in system automation, image recognition, and machine learning.Product Launch Success: Directed the successful launch of over 80 projects, including native mobile apps and complex business integration software.High-Impact Campaigns: Orchestrated the highly acclaimed 'Monopoly at Macca's' campaign for McDonald’s Australia, which became the most successful promotion in its history for two consecutive years.Notable Projects:iWIN Platform: Successfully managed and scaled to 28 million users.McDonald’s® Surprise Alarm App: Achieved 4.8 million users, enhancing brand engagement.Macca’s® Prize Alarm App: Attracted 525,000 users, bolstering customer interactions.Cathay Pacific fanfares: Managed weekly fare promotions amounting to substantial revenue figures.Under my leadership, Smart Drop not only expanded its operational footprint but also set new standards in delivering cutting-edge digital solutions that drove client success and market leadership.

Hong Kong

As a Senior Web Developer at Smart Drop, I spearheaded full-stack development across a wide array of projects, significantly enhancing the company's web solutions and internal systems. My role involved both technical execution and strategic innovation, ensuring that Smart Drop remained a leader in web development in Hong Kong.Key Responsibilities:Full-Stack Development: Led the development of 90% of company projects, delivering robust solutions that significantly improved user experience and system reliability.Project Management: Managed multiple projects concurrently, maintaining high performance standards and ensuring adherence to stringent deadlines.Technical Analysis: Conducted detailed technical analysis and created comprehensive specifications, including wireframes and ERDs, which were crucial for the successful execution of projects.Major Achievements:Efficient Project Execution: Successfully completed technical specifications with high efficiency, significantly reducing iteration cycles.Significant Project Launches: Delivered over 30 projects, ranging from dynamic CMS-driven websites to custom-built internal systems, often ahead of schedule and engaging tens of thousands of active users.Innovation and R&D: Transformed a significant portion of technical research into profitable projects, enhancing the company’s technological capabilities and revenue streams.Notable Projects:Pizza Hut and Prudential (with Ogilvy): Developed and launched major campaigns, which were critical in enhancing brand engagement.Haymarket Media Group and Renault: Created custom solutions that streamlined operations and improved client service delivery.Throughout my tenure, I consistently delivered high-quality work that not only met but often exceeded expectations, earning multiple accolades for my contributions to the company's success.

Hong Kong

Bachelor (Hons), Computer Studies

Higher Diploma, Information Technology