Experience
Delivered at Scale.
Across Continents.
25 years across Fortune 500 organisations, government programs, and high-growth technology companies. From USD 3.2B infrastructure programs to retail POS deployments across 100+ stores — always with the same discipline: governance first, outcomes second to none.
ViRan Digital Labs
Mar 2026 – PresentFounder & Product Builder
Singapore
- Founded an independent digital product studio after 25 years of enterprise delivery
- Simplify Docs AI (Android) — on-device document understanding app with 15-language support, 3 analysis modes, 6-model AI fallback chain, and AES-256 encryption. Currently in internal testing on Google Play.
- TravelMate AI (Web) — AI travel planner running entirely on-device via Ollama + Llama 3.2. No cloud APIs, no subscriptions. Built with React 19 and TypeScript.
- Both products built using AI-assisted development with Claude AI — shipping real products while reinforcing enterprise architecture skills
- Advisory services in IT governance, digital payments, and enterprise transformation
Infosys — Daimler AG / JCI
Feb 2020 – Feb 2026APAC Senior Programme Lead · Senior Programme Manager
Singapore
- Managed the APAC workstream of Daimler AG's USD 3.2B global IT & Service Transformation
- Delivered the Singapore DC as the programme showpiece — on schedule, fully compliant, adopted as the global reference model
- Governed hybrid cloud migration and 600+ FTE transfers across APAC region
- Led programme governance with C-level stakeholder management and Deloitte external audit liaison
- USD 20M+ TCV programme deploying private cloud infrastructure across USA and UK data centres
- Delivered Polycloud self-service platform — reduced VM provisioning from days to under 2 hours via ServiceNow automation
- Achieved near-zero unscheduled downtime. Completed USD 750K under budget.
Bose Corporation
Apr 2018 – Jan 2020Head of Digital Office — APAC
Singapore
- USD 8M digital portfolio. 34% YOY revenue growth. 30% cost reduction.
- POS rollout across 100+ retail stores. Mobile apps, e-commerce, omnichannel integrations.
- Connected 16 touchpoints: POS, SAP ECC, CRM, Hybris/Magento, Akeneo PIM, Kinaxis supply chain
- Phoenix Programme: LeSS agile transformation with Tribe/Squad/Guild model across APAC
Singtel
Jun 2014 – Dec 2017Senior Manager — Payment Projects
Singapore
- Delivered Singtel's first PCI-compliant payments hub (OpenPlatform & OnePay) — 220% revenue growth
- MySingtel app revamp: PayBill, e-appointments, mWallet, mRewards
- MAS-mandated migration of 1.3 million prepaid customers to mWallet framework
- Dash digital wallet integration and Google Play carrier billing onboarding
- Chaired monthly MAS TRM governance reviews with C-level stakeholders
Euronet Worldwide
May 2011 – Jan 2014AVP, Project Management
Singapore
- Full P&L accountability. Payment gateways for Citibank, Elavon Bank, BDO, and BPI.
- Managed 500+ merchant EFTPOS operations across multiple banking clients
- PCI-DSS certification delivery across 5 countries. Primary QSA audit liaison.
- Changi Airport: 80+ duty free counters, Dynamic Currency Conversion (60+ currencies, 42% adoption)
- EMV 3DS certification across multiple banking clients
NEC Corporation
May 2009 – May 2011Programme Manager — Government Biometrics
Singapore / India / Bangladesh
- ESIC India biometric insurance programme (USD 7M)
- Bangladesh passport system (USD 2M) — including full data centre build
- Presales lead for Algeria National ID programme (USD 25M bid)
Earlier Career
Sep 2000 – Apr 2009Edenred · Temasek Polytechnic · Comwerks · Software Engineering
Singapore
- Edenred (Surfgold): HP AchievePlus loyalty programme across 12 APAC countries
- Temasek Polytechnic: Project Supervisor & Lecturer — Wincor Nixdorf, Singapore Technologies, Philips projects
- Comwerks: Government portal development (Singapore e-government era)
- Software engineering foundations: Java, web, early mobile